Living Hope, A Journey with Early Christians in Türkiye

Exploring Faith and Culture in the World of Early Followers of Jesus

Overview

From Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, and the Aegean, this journey traces the world behind the New Testament: places where Paul, John, and early Christians crossed physical, political, and religious boundaries to witness to Jesus. In a region where 1 Peter called believers “exiles” and “resident aliens,” John confronted emperor worship and later wrote Revelation from Patmos, while Christians in Cappadocia’s underground cities found refuge.

Amid tension with surrounding society, their witness was marked by “living hope.” Explore Hagia Sophia, cave churches, Byzantine frescoes, ancient Ephesus, Rhodes, and optional sites in Greece, with time for reflection, conversation, and shared learning.

Tour Expert: Nelson Kraybill
Date: May 5 - 16, 2027
Countries Visited: Greece

Duration: 12 Days
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Price: From $5,295 USD | $7,395 CAD