In the Steps of the Apostle Paul
Biblical Odyssey
Bicycling Expedition-SUPPORTED-
15 Days, 14 Nights
April-October
cycling trip for experienced bikers
subject to group number of  8  minimum -PRIVATE BIKES ARE WELCOME-
  vehicle support
 

 

PERGE-DERBE

"...to understand the early days you should pass through severe trial..."

 

Paul was a devout Jew who became one of the most important Christian missionaries. Born in Tarsus, he studied in Jerusalem in his youth. While persecuting Christians, he experienced an encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus. Afterward, he proclaimed the gospel message. He worked for a time in Antioch in one of the church's most important outreach ministries.

St. Paul Route, following Apostle Paul's First Missionary Journey, runs some 500 km, starting from just east of Antalya, into the lake district of Turkey. It passes through some of the greenest parts of Taurus mountains where natural pine, cedar, oak and juniper forests are abound. Then it descend onto the Lakes district with its fertile plains full of fruit trees and fields. Untouched by time, the pastoral life style, the richness of history, the beauty of the nature and diversity of wild life gives this area almost everything a trekker would like to encounter on a bicycling trip. It follows some of the Roman roads used by St Paul on his journey from Perge, on the south coast, to Antioch in Pisidia, near Lake Egirdir.

The Turkish Lakes are a series of huge shallow lakes trapped between the folds of the northern Taurus mountains and the Sultan mountains. At an average altitude of 1000m, they are surrounded by peaks which rise to 3000m. On their shores are the old Selcuk towns of Beysehir, Egirdir and Burdur, and many small villages and summer pastures overlook their tranquil waters. Often frozen in winter, the lakes are a haven for migrating birds, and the surrounding meadows and marshes support a huge mix or orchids and other wild flowers, as well as apple orchards in abundance. Best times to visit are in spring/summer from mid-May to end September, when the weather is almost guaranteed perfect and the water is warm enough for swimming. 


Trip is subject to 8 participants minimum.
 
ITINERARY
 
Day1
 
Arrival:Antalya Airport- Transfer to hotel in Antalya-visit Antalya Archaeological Museum
DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Saturday
Day2
Transfer to Perge-start:
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN VILLAGE HOUSE / TENTS
 
Sunday
 
Day3
En Route
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN PENSION
 
Monday
Day4
En Route
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Tuesday
Day5
En Route
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN VILLAGE HOUSE / TENTS
 
Wednesday
Day6
En Route to Yalvac (Psidian Antioch)
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Thursday
Day7
Yalvac-free day-visit ruins and museums
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Friday
Day8
En Route
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN VILLAGE HOUSE / TENTS
 
Saturday
Day9
En Route to Konya(Iconium)
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Sunday
Day10
En Route to Lystra
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN VILLAGE HOUSE / TENTS
 
Monday
Day11
En Route to Laranda: visit Manazan Caves
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Tuesday
Day12
En Route to Derbe
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN VILLAGE HOUSE / TENTS
 
Wendesday
Day13
Transfer to Konya-fly to Istanbul
BREAKFAST + LUNCH +DINNER INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 
Thursday
Day14
Free day in Istanbul
BREAKFAST + DINNER INCLUDED
Optional  Old City or Bosphorus Tour
Friday
 
Day15
ACCOMMODATION IN HOTEL
 Departure: Transfer to Airport-Fly home
BREAKFAST INCLUDED
 
Saturday
 
Note: Konya-Istanbul flight ticket is included.
 

PRICES ARE ALL INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.

MORE DETAIL ON THIS TRIP IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

prices are subject to change without notice

 Tour Prices ALL INCLUSIVE

(Antalya Airport-Istanbul Airport)

8 persons :  1,540 Euro/person (1310 GBP/person)

8-15 persons :  1,485 Euro/person (1260 GBP/person)

FOR SINGLE SUPPLEMENT ADD 100 Euro / person

25 %  DISCOUNT FOR 14-17 YEARS OLD YOUNG MAN/LADY

with adults 1:3 ratio

International Airfare not included.

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR CLOSED GROUP RATES MORE THAN 8 PARTICIPANTS.

 
DRAGOMAN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CENTER & TRAVEL AGENCY
Uzuncarsi No: 15  07580 Kas ANTALYA, TURKEY

PHONE     +90 242 836 3614
  FAX       +90 242 836 361
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