Tour Style: Group Tour

Antioch (Hatay) Biblical Heritage Tour – 1 Day

Tracing the Birthplace of Early Christianity

Tour Overview

Discover Hatay (Ancient Antioch), one of the most sacred cities in early Christian history and the place where the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians.” Strategically located at the crossroads of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Antioch was once one of the greatest cities of the ancient world—rivaling Alexandria in power, culture, and influence.

This Biblical and historical day tour takes you deep into the roots of Christianity, Judaism, and Roman civilization, while also showcasing Hatay’s unique spirit of religious coexistence, where churches, mosques, and synagogues stand side by side.

Ideal for Christian pilgrims, history lovers, and cultural explorers, this tour offers an enriching and unforgettable journey through faith and time.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Church of St. Peter – one of the world’s oldest Christian churches

• Titus Tunnel – Roman engineering masterpiece

• Hatay Archaeological Museum – world-famous mosaics

• Seleucia Pieria (Samandağ) – ancient port of Antioch

• Biblical sites linked to St. Paul and Barnabas

🗓 Itinerary

Day 1 – Daily Hatay (Antioch) Biblical Tour

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up by your professional guide, followed by a journey into the legendary city of Antioch, founded in the 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great’s generals.

Throughout the tour, your guide will explain how Antioch’s strategic location along the Silk Road, Spice Route, and King’s Road transformed it into a major economic, political, and religious center of the ancient world. The city also played a crucial role in Hellenistic Judaism and Second Temple Judaism, paving the way for early Christianity.

Church of St. Peter

Visit the Church of St. Peter, carved into the mountainside and revered as one of the earliest Christian churches in history. According to tradition, St. Peter preached here, and this site became a cornerstone of early Christian worship.

Hatay Archaeological Museum

Next, explore the Hatay Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s finest collections of Roman mosaics. The museum vividly illustrates daily life, faith, and artistic excellence from Roman, Byzantine, and early Christian periods.

Seleucia Pieria & Titus Tunnel (Samandağ)

Continue to Seleucia Pieria, the ancient harbor city of Antioch. Here, you will visit the impressive Titus Tunnel, a monumental Roman engineering project carved into solid rock. This site also holds strong Biblical significance as the port from which Saint Paul and Barnabas set sail on their first missionary journey to Cyprus (Acts 13:4).

Your guide will share fascinating insights into early Christian–Roman relations, separating historical facts from legends.

At the end of the tour, comfortable transportation will be provided back to your hotel or drop-off point.

✅ What’s Included

✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ All ground transportation
✔ Guided visits to all listed sites
✔ Tour organization and assistance

❌ Not Included

✖ Flights
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Meals & beverages
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Any services not specifically mentioned

🎯 Why Choose This Tour?

• One of the most important Biblical tours in Türkiye

• Ideal for Christian heritage & pilgrimage travelers

• Expert historical and Biblical narration

• Perfect day trip combining faith, archaeology, and culture

• Small-group, well-paced experience

📢 Book Now – Walk in the Footsteps of Early Christianity

Explore the city where Christianity found its name.
Reserve your Hatay (Antioch) Biblical Tour today and experience a journey of faith, history, and timeless heritage.