Footsteps of St Paul Turkey Tours & Churches of Revelation
Why choose Turkey? What better place for a church group to explore the route of St. Paul's missionary travels and navigate the seas he once traversed? Immerse yourself in the rich history of the early church, as Turkey is home to a wealth of historical wonders. At Tropical Sails Corp, we offer pilgrimages and religious tours to the very sites where Christianity took root. Did you know that the seven churches mentioned in the Apocalypse were located in western Turkey? Join us on a historical journey through Paul’s path to Turkey and Greece—the very regions where the people of the Classical world first welcomed the Christian Gospel. We can create an unforgettable experience for you, combining land adventures with the unique fellowship that only a yacht can provide. Set sail on a wooden ship just like St. Paul did! Walk in his footsteps across Turkey!
1) Class of accommodations: three star or four star. We usually do five star in Pamukkale because most groups want to experience the hot springs. For private groups, we suggest two nights in Pamukkale.
2) Meal plans. The savings of having clients buy their own lunch does not equal out to what lunch would cost on their own. We can discuss places where you may want to eat on your own. For example, in Ephesus, you may go to a cafeteria or to a restaurant attached to a carpet shop.
3) Most yachts are chartered by the week. For church groups, in the shoulder season, we may be able to procure yachts for perhaps 4 nights to give you an authentic experience. We think it is important to get people out of the roads and let them relax.
4) Turkish Night is not to be missed in Istanbul or Cappadocia. It is a floor show of authentic Turkish folk dancers, music, with a belly dancer or two. The meal is also excellent. It usually includes a glass of wine or beer. This can be removed from the package with advance notice.
5) An evening dinner cruise in Istanbul on the Bosporus can be arranged for groups.
6) Tipping can be pre-collected or done in Turkey. The yacht crew needs to be tipped and so do your guides. Baggage handling and restaurants have tips included in the tour package.
7) Alcohol is always optional. Sometimes wine is included in yachting packages. We will discuss this with you and plan accordingly.
8) If our agency handles the flights, we can arrange inbound and outbound transfers. If everyone is on a different schedule, it makes it very difficult to provide group transfers.
9) Shopping opportunities. On many tours, the guides want to take you to places where they get a commission on your purchases. We do not allow this practice and clearly label shopping events such as carpet stores, pottery places, silk factories and so on.
10) Your Turkish tour guide will undoubtedly be a Muslim. He or she will have had appropriate training regarding the bible and sites that you will visit. Turkey takes licensing and training of tour guides very seriously.
Our journey begins in Istanbul, a city which abounds in vibrancy and secularization. Arriving at the Ataturk Airport, you will be amazed at the construction and size of the hub of the Middle East, or the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is still a major trade center and many immigrants contribute to its colorful atmosphere.
