ANTIOCH SEMINAR
ON PAUL & PETER:
Where Disciples Were First Called Christians
New June 7-14, 2026

Lecturers

Dr. Mark Wilson Program Director

Dr. Mark Wilson

Professor Extraordinary of New Testament, Stellenbosch University Director, Asia Minor Research Center

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Dr. David deSilva Guest Speaker

Dr. David deSilva

Ashland Theological Seminary

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Dr. Ron Hermes Guest Speaker

Dr. Ron Hermes

Fresno Pasicif University

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Dr. Alan Bandy Guest Speaker

Dr. Alan Bandy

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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Jason Borges, PhD-c Guest Speaker

Jason Borges, PhD-c

Adjunct Professor of New Testament, Columbia International University

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Program

ANTIOCH SEMINAR
ON PAUL & PETER:
WHERE DISCIPLES WERE FIRST CALLED CHRISTIANS

ANTIOCH (Antakya) is located along the Orontes River in modern-day Turkey. The city became a center for early Christianity, playing an important role in the ministry of the apostle Paul in the New Testament. It was at Antioch that followers of Jesus were first called “Christians” (Acts 11:26).

  • The Museum Hotel Antakya The Museum Hotel Antakya
    June 7 Sun
    Arrive Adana Airport – Meet with “TUTKU” sign and transfer to the THE MUSEUM HOTEL in ANTAKYA
    June 8 Mon
    ANTAKYA

    07:00-08:45

    Breakfast

    08:50-09:05

    Welcome – Levent Oral, Erin Dailey

    09:05-09:20

    Mark Wilson “Introduction to Antioch on the Orontes”

    09:20-10:00

    Lecture 1 David deSilva

    10:00-10:40

    Lecture 2 Ron Hermes

    10:40-11:10

    Coffee Break

    11:10-11:50

    Lecture 3 Alan Bandy

    11:50-12:30

    Lecture 4

    12:30-13:30

    Lunch at the hotel

    13:30-14:10

    Lecture 5

    14:10-14:50

    Mark Wilson “Peter in Antioch: History and Tradition”

    14:50-15:30

    Jason Borges “Ignatius and the Church in Antioch after Paul and Peter

    15:30-16:30

    Film: “Barnabas and Paul” directed by Stuart Bennett

    16:00-17:30

    Tour of museum and remains at Museum Hotel

    19:00-20:30

    Dinner at hotel

    June 9 Tue
    ANTAKYA

    07:00-08:00

    Breakfast

    08:00

    Depart to St. Simeon’s

    08:30-09:30

    St. Simeon Monastery

    09:30-10:15

    Drive to Samandağ

    10:15-11:45

    Seleucia Pieria and Titus Tunnel

    11:45-13:00

    Lunch in Samandağ

    13:00-14:30

    Return to Antakya

    14:30-16:00

    Antakya Museum

    16:00-16:45

    Church of Saint Peter and Charonion

    16:45-17:30

    Antioch Hippodrome

    17:30-17:45

    Return to the hotel

    19:00

    Dinner at hotel

    June 10 Wed
    TARSUS

    07:00-07:45

    Breakfast

    08:00

    Check out of hotel and drive to Tarsus

    10:30-11:30

    Donuktas and Roman Bridge

    11:30-12:30

    Tarsus Museum and Roman Street

    12:30-13:30

    Lunch

    13:30-14:30

    Depart to Adana

    14:30-16:45

    Adana Archaeology Museum

    17:00-17:30

    Walk across river on Roman bridge

    19:00

    Dinner at hotel in Adana

    20:00-20:40

    Mark Wilson “Paul and Barnabas on the Island of Cyprus”

    June 11 Thu
    CYPRUS

    Morning transfer to airport for flight to Northern Cyprus
    Barnabas Church and Salamis. Dinner and overnight Northern Cyprus/p>

    June 12 Fri
    CYPRUS

    Paphos
    Dinner and overnight Northern Cyprus

    June 13 Sat
    ANTALYA

    Fly to Antalya and visit Perga in the morning. Lunch at the St. Paul Cultural Center, then afternoon walking tour of Attalia and its port. Dinner and overnight Antalya

    June 14 Sun
    Transfer to Antalya Airport for departure - END
    EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE TO: ISTANBUL, SEVEN CHURCHES, CAPPADOCIA, & more
    Rates
    Land Only

    $2,390 Per Person in Double Occupancy $720 Single Room Supplement

    Including

    • Adana-Northern Cyprus flight • Northern Cyprus – Antalya flight • 3 Nights at The Museum Hotel in Antakya • 1 Night at Hilton Hotel in Adana • 2 Nights at Noah’s Ark Deluxe Hotel in Northern Cyprus • 1 Night at Ramada Hotel and Holiday Inn in Antalya • Daily breakfasts • 7 Dinners • All transportation by private vehicles • All airport transfers • All entrance fees to the sites and museums • All guiding by professional licensed tour guides • All service charges and taxes • Special Lectures by Dr. Mark Wilson – Author of Biblical Turkey • TUTKU gifts

    Excluding

    • International flight to arrive Adana on June 7 and depart Antalya on June 16 • Extensions to ISTANBUL, SEVEN CHURCHES, CAPPADOCIA, & more • Turkish Visa Fee to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr. Participants are responsible in getting their own visa • Lunches and drinks • Tips to tour guides ($5 per person per day) and drivers ($2 per person per day) • Travel and Health Insurance, any kind of Insurance, and expenses

    Registration

    Groups: Mrs. Erin Dailey erin@tutkutours.com Individuals : Ms. Sema Ankaralı info@tutkutours.com You can also register through this link: Register

     
Who is Invited?

Everyone! This meeting aims to promote the Early places of Christianity. World-class scholars and Christian ministers will share their wisdom at a level accessible to students, and church members alike. If you are interested in visiting and learning more about the Early places of Christianity, then you are invited to the Paul & Peter Study Tour & Lectures.

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Contact

Groups: Mrs. Erin Dailey erin@tutkutours.com
Individuals: Ms. Sema Ankaralı info@tutkutours.com

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