Brick arches of the Basilica of St John in Selçuk

Private Tour · Christian Heritage

Follow the footsteps of the apostles.

Long before it reached Rome, Christianity took root in Anatolia. Paul travelled its roads, John lived and wrote here, and the first communities gathered in cities whose ruins still stand. Walk these places privately, at a pace that leaves room for reflection.

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About this journey

Where the early church took root

From the great city of Ephesus to the hidden refuges of Cappadocia, Turkey holds some of the most moving places in Christian history. With a guide who knows both the scripture and the archaeology, each site becomes part of one connected story.

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Carved passage in an underground city in Cappadocia

Top sites

Places of faith to discover

A few of the places your journey can include. We weave the ones that matter most to you into a route that flows naturally.

Colonnaded marble street of Ephesus
EphesusSelçuk

The city where Paul preached for more than two years and where the Council of Ephesus met in the Church of Mary.

Marble columns of the Basilica of St John
Basilica of St JohnSelçuk

The great basilica built over the traditional tomb of John the Apostle, on the hill above Ephesus.

Ruins of Hierapolis above Pamukkale
HierapolisPamukkale

An ancient spa city above the white terraces, with the Martyrium of St Philip on the hillside.

Rock formations and cave churches of Göreme
GöremeCappadocia

Rock-cut churches and chapels painted with frescoes by the monastic communities of Cappadocia.

The private tour difference

Sacred places deserve time and care. Every part of your journey is arranged around that.

A knowledgeable guide

Licensed guides who know the biblical and historical background of every site you visit.

Room for reflection

Time for prayer, readings or simply a quiet moment, wherever you would like it.

A route that makes sense

Sites arranged in a natural order, so the story unfolds as you travel.

Private driver and vehicle

A comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle reserved only for you and your group.

Comfortable hotels

Handpicked hotels close to the sites, chosen for comfort and calm.

Support throughout

A local team on hand from your first enquiry to your journey home.

Your journey is built around you

There is no fixed programme. We shape every part of the journey around you and your group.

Your focus

The journeys of Paul, the Seven Churches, Cappadocia's monasteries, or all of them together.

Your group

Couples, families, parishes and study groups, each with the pace and care that suits them.

Your length of stay

From a few days around Ephesus to a longer journey across Anatolia.

Your style of stay

Boutique hotels, cave hotels or elegant resorts, matched to the way you like to travel.

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Begin your journey of faith

Tell us which places you would like to see. We will design your private itinerary and send you a personal proposal.

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