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

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.

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

Early Christian communities in the Greek world lived amid philosophy, civic life, commerce, and deep-rooted religious traditions. In Athens, where ideas about truth, meaning, and the divine were publicly debated, followers of Jesus learned to speak into a culture of inquiry and belief.

Sacred Landscapes of Egypt & Jordan

From Cairo’s ancient skyline to the quiet rhythm of the Nile, this journey invites travellers into Egypt’s layered story of faith, empire, and everyday life. Stand before the pyramids and Sphinx, wander Old Coptic Cairo, encounter Alexandria’s sacred memory, and pause at desert monasteries before sailing through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Temples, tombs, churches, and river landscapes become places of learning and reflection.

From Galilee to Jerusalem

Journey through the lands where Scripture, history, and faith come vividly to life. From the wilderness landscapes of the Jordan Valley to the shores of the Sea of Galilee and the hills of Jerusalem, this tour invites travelers to encounter the biblical story in the places where it unfolded. Visit ancient Jericho, Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Masada, Qumran, and Jerusalem while reflecting on the people, teachings, and events that continue to shape Christian faith today.