Ever wondered what it would be like to stand in the very places you've read about in the Bible?

Come along for a little glimpse of our journey through Türkiye and Greece!

From the Seven Churches of Revelation to the ancient cities where Paul preached and shared the Gospel, these places hold fascinating stories of the early Church. Walking through them gives us a wonderful opportunity to connect the familiar words of Scripture with the places, people and history behind them.

We've put together a short 50-second video to share some of the highlights. Take a look — you might just find yourself wishing you were there!

Want to discover more?

There's so much more to see, explore and experience beyond these 50 seconds! If this journey sparks your curiosity, we'd love for you to find out more.

‍📅 12-23 April 2027

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Perhaps this is where your next meaningful adventure begins!

‍For more information on our destinations, click on the following: Israel | Jordan | Türkiye | Greece‍

Imagine stepping into a Mediterranean marketplace nearly 2,000 years ago — spices in the air, merchants calling out, bronze coins changing hands, craftsmen at work, and philosophers debating under the shade of open-air columns. These busy public spaces were at the heart of ancient city life. They were also places where the Apostle Paul met people, worked, taught, and shared his faith.

‍Philippi | Acts 16:11-40

After Paul freed an enslaved girl from exploitation, her angry owners dragged Paul and Silas into the public square, where they were beaten and imprisoned. Yet even in chains, they prayed and sang hymns. As you walk through the ruins of Philippi today, it is amazing to imagine what happened here — and how Paul continued to hold firmly to his faith in the face of injustice and corrupt systems.

‍Thessaloniki | Acts 17:1-9

Paul’s preaching in the marketplace sparked such a powerful response that opponents accused the believers of “turning the world upside down.” From this turmoil emerged a resilient community of faith. Paul later praised them, writing, “Your faith in God has gone forth everywhere.” Thessaloniki reminds us that opposition cannot extinguish genuine faith, love, and truth.

‍Athens | Acts 17:15-34

Walking through the Athenian Agora, Paul engaged daily with local thinkers and philosophers. Later, invited to speak at the Areopagus (Mars Hill) overlooking the marketplace, he pointed to their altar dedicated to an “Unknown God” as a starting point to introduce them to the living God. Athens offers a powerful example of meeting people where they are — engaging culture, curiosity, and reason with wisdom and respect.

Corinth | Acts 18:1-18

Paul worked alongside Aquila and Priscilla as a tentmaker while sharing his faith in the busy forum. Amid the noise of trade and daily life, he helped establish a thriving community nurtured through his letters. Corinth shows that grace flourishes in hard places and that strong community grows out of daily work, relationships, and shared faith.

‍Ephesus | Acts 18:19-21; Acts 19

Ephesus thrived on the production and sale of silver shrines. As people embraced Paul’s message, demand for idols plummeted — sparking a massive uproar in the city’s theatre. Decades later, the church in Ephesus received another message letter — this time in Revelation — urging them to return to their “first love” (Revelation 2:4). Ephesus highlights the tension between commerce and devotion, challenging us to guard our heart and priorities amid the hustle of everyday life.

‍Step into the Story

Paul’s ministry was never hidden away — it was lived out in the public square, shared over honest work, and built through genuine fellowship. Retracing his footsteps across Greece and Türkiye offers a fresh perspective on what it means to bring faith, hope, and truth into our modern world.

Ready to experience these historic sites?

Join us from 12 to 23 April 2027 as we retrace the footsteps of Paul through Greece and Türkiye.

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‍‍For more information on our destinations, click on the following: Israel | Jordan | Türkiye | Greece‍

Shanah Tovah — Happy Jewish New Year!

Evening of Friday, 11 September 2026 – Sunday, 13 September 2026

There is something beautiful about the idea of beginning again.

Rosh Hashanah gives us that opportunity. As the Jewish New Year arrives, we are invited to slow down, reflect on where we have been, give thanks for the blessings we have received, and look ahead with renewed hope. It is not simply the turning of another page on the calendar. It is a moment to reconnect — with our faith, our families, our traditions, and the things that give our lives meaning.

The Sweetness of Tradition

Some of the most familiar Rosh Hashanah traditions carry beautiful messages.

The shofar calls us to awaken our hearts and pay attention to what truly matters. Its sound can be both stirring and hopeful — a reminder that a new beginning is possible. And then there are the apples and honey. There is something wonderfully simple about dipping a crisp apple into honey and sharing the wish for a sweet year. It is a small tradition, but it carries a big hope: that the months ahead will bring goodness, happiness, peace, and blessings.

These traditions connect generations. They remind us that while each year is new, the values we carry forward — faith, gratitude, family, hope, and love — remain precious.

Making Room for New Beginnings

A new year also gives us a chance to think about what we want to carry with us and what we might gently leave behind. Perhaps it is a chance to spend more time with the people we love. To be more grateful for ordinary moments. To make room for kindness. To reconnect with places and traditions that bring us joy.

Whatever a new beginning means to each of us, Rosh Hashanah reminds us that there is always room for hope.

A Prayer for Israel and the Holy Land

As we enter this new year, our hearts also turn toward Israel and the Holy Land. We pray for peace and protection, for comfort for those who are suffering, and for a future filled with hope. May God watch over Israel and its people and bring lasting peace to the land.

For many of us, the Holy Land holds a special place in our hearts. We look forward to the day when we can once again travel there freely, return to our favourite places, and experience the joy of walking together in the footsteps of the Lord.

A New Year to Share

To mark this special season, we invite you to enjoy our short Rosh Hashanah celebration video and share in a little sweetness, joy, and tradition.

‍Shanah Tovah!

May your New Year be filled with sweetness, peace, love, good health, beautiful memories, and abundant blessings.

‍For more information on our destinations, click on the following: Israel | Jordan | Türkiye | Greece

Postcards to Myself: Walking Through the Pages of the Bible

Dear Me,

So...why Türkiye and Greece?

Honestly? A bit of curiosity. A soft spot for old ruins. And a long-held wish to see for ourselves the places we had been reading about in the Bible for years. Afterall, reading about a place and standing there are two very different experiences!

We had read about the Seven Churches in Revelation, Paul's missionary journeys, and the early Christians. But what would these places look like today? What would it feel like to walk through the same ancient cities where people lived, worked, and worshipped thousands of years ago? We were about to find out!

Our journey began in Türkiye. And wow, what a vast country! Everywhere we went, there seemed to be another layer of history waiting to be discovered. Some places were instantly familiar from the book of Revelation, while others took us along the routes of Paul’s missionary journeys and the spread of Christianity.

And it hit me: these biblical events didn’t happen in some distant, imaginary world. They unfolded in actual towns and cities, among ordinary people going about their daily lives, with their own hopes, struggles, and worries.

Walking through these ancient cities was quite an experience. As I looked at the remains of buildings, streets, and marketplaces, I found myself wondering what life must have been like back then. Who walked these streets? What did the shops look like? What did people talk about over dinner? Did they ever imagine that their little corner of the world would still be attracting visitors thousands of years later? If only those old stones could talk!

Then it was on to Greece, and what a change of scenery!

Greener landscapes, a lovely Mediterranean atmosphere, and Greek Orthodox churches dotted among everyday life. Greece had a different feel, yet it was just as rich in stories.

Although the two countries had their own character, food, scenery, and culture, both played important roles in the early spread of Christianity.

One particularly memorable part was visiting Philippi, where Paul once preached. Standing there, I caught myself thinking about the incredible distances he travelled, the people he met, and the challenges he faced along the way. We often read about Paul's journeys without quite appreciating how far he went. Seeing the places on the ground gave us a much better sense of the distances involved and just how demanding those journeys must have been.

Of course, the ruins can't tell the whole story. That's what the Bible is for!

Looking back, the best part of the trip wasn't just seeing the impressive ruins or ticking famous biblical sites off a list. It was discovering a deeper connection between the places we visited and the Bible passages we had read so many times. Now, when those familiar names appear in our Bible reading, I can picture the places a little more clearly. And somehow, the stories feel closer.

Dear Me, who would have thought that places we had known only through our Bibles would one day become part of our own travel memories? What a journey it was — not just across two countries, but through the pages of the Bible!

A thought to carry home: sometimes, seeing a familiar story in its actual setting gives us a whole new perspective. The Bible remains our guide, but visiting these places adds another dimension to our understanding.

‍Fancy coming along? Would you like to see these places for yourself? Our next Türkiye and Greece Biblical Tour is happening from 12–23 April 2027. With a tour leader who knows the Bible and local guides who know the history, you'll get to explore these fascinating places and discover the stories behind them.

Registration is now open! Find out more about the Türkiye & Greece biblical tour 2027.

‍For more information on our destinations, click on the following: Israel | Jordan | Türkiye | Greece‍