Karavan Travel, one of the oldest travel companies in Turkey, has been a leader in conducting religious tours and cruises since its inception in 1969.
“Turkey has been a rising star of tour destinations for decades, with the most impressive historical sites, natural beauty and friendly people,” says the company’s executive director Umit Baltazzi. “Besides the tours, we are also able to fulfill any specific requests, like private masses, visits to the churches and meetings with the ecclesiastical authorities.”
She says a large number of tour groups visit Turkey to see the House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John in Ephesus, the church of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) and his tomb, the great Hagia Sophia church and many more sites highlighting early Christianity. The three most popular packages for faith-based groups are The Footsteps of St. Paul, the Grand Christian Tour and the Seven Churches of the Revelation. Cappadocia, which has more than 4,000 rock-carved churches decorated with beautiful frescoes depicting the life and miracles of Jesus, is also a revered site.
“Faith-based tour groups enjoy Turkish hospitality and the vibrant local life while visiting the cultural sites,” Baltazzi says.
For more information, email Baltazzi or visit karavanturkey.com.
Top photo: Cappadocia, Turkey
Photo by karavanturkey.com
