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 Herms

Fresno Pacific 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 Guest Speaker

Dr. Jason Borges

Associate Director, Asia Minor Research Center

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Dr. Ben Witherington III Guest Speaker

Dr. Ben Witherington III

Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; doctoral faculty, St. Andrews University

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Dr. Douglas Jacoby Guest Speaker

Dr. Douglas Jacoby

Professor of Theology, Rocky Mountain School of Ministry & Theology

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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).

  • June 7 Sun
    ARRIVE HATAY AIRPORT – ANTAKYA

    Meet with “TUTKU” sign and transfer to the MUSEUM HOTEL in ANTAKYA

    June 8 Mon
    ANTAKYA

    07:00-08:15

    Breakfast

    08:15-08:30

    Welcome – Levent Oral, Erin Dailey

    08:30-09:00

    “Introduction to Antioch on the Orontes”

    09:00-09:40

    Lecture 1

    09:45-10:25

    Lecture 2

    10:25-10:55

    Coffee Break

    10:55-11:35

    Lecture 3

    11:40-12:20

    Lecture 4

    12:30-13:30

    Lunch at the hotel

    13:30-14:30

    Tour of museum and remains at Museum Hotel

    14:35-15:30

    Church of Saint Peter and Charonion

    15:35-17:00

    Antakya Museum

    17:05-18:00

    Hippodrome and Temple

    18:00-19:00

    Free time

    19:00-20:30

    Dinner at the hotel

    June 9 Tue
    ANTAKYA

    07:00-08:30

    Breakfast

    08:30-09:10

    Lecture 5

    09:15-09:55

    Lecture 6 Mark Wilson “Peter in Antioch: History and Tradition”

    09:55-10:20

    Coffee Break

    10:25-11:05

    Lecture 7 Jason Borges “Ignatius and the Church in Antioch after Paul and Peter

    11:15-12:45

    Drive to Samandağ

    12:45-14:00

    Lunch in Samandağ

    14:05-15:30

    Seleucia Pieria and Titus Tunnel

    15:35-17:00

    Simon Stylites Monastery (if open)

    17:00-17:45

    Return to the hotel

    18:00-19:00

    Lecture 8 Douglas Jacoby “The Church at Antioch Polity, Planning and Providence”

    19:00

    Dinner at hotel

    June 10 Wed
    TARSUS - FLY CYPRUS

    07:00-08:00

    Breakfast, check out, and load luggage

    08:00-12:00

    Drive to Tarsus

    12:00-13:00

    Donuktaş and Roman Bridge at Danyel Mosque

    11:30-12:30

    Tarsus Museum and Roman Street

    13:00-14:00

    Lunch

    14:00-15:00

    Tarsus Museum and Roman Street

    15:00-15:30

    Drive to Çukurova International Airport

    17:25-18:00

    Pegasus flight to Ercan

    18:00-19:30

    Passport control and depart airport for hotel

    19:30-21:00

    Check in and dinner at hotel in Northern Cyprus

    June 11 Thu
    SALAMIS & GIRNE - CYPRUS

    07:00-08:00

    Breakfast

    08:00-09:00

    Drive to Salamis

    09:00-11:30

    Tour Salamis and Barnabas Church

    11:30-13:30

    Lunch Famagusta

    13:30-15:00

    Drive to Girne

    15:00-16:00

    Shipwreck Museum and Girne Castle

    16:00-17:30

    Free time

    17:30-18:00

    Return to Hotel

    19:00

    Dinner and overnight Northern Cyprus

    June 12 Fri
    PAPHOS - CYPRUS

    06:00-07:00

    Breakfast

    07:00-11:00

    Departure and drive to Paphos

    11:00-12:30

    Visit ancient city with mosaics

    12:30-14:00

    Lunch at Paphos harbor area

    14:00-17:30

    Drive back to hotel

    19:00

    Dinner and overnight Northern Cyprus

    June 13 Sat
    FLY ANTALYA

    06:00-06:45

    Breakfast, check out and load luggage

    06:45-07:30

    Drive to Ercan airport

    09:30-10:15

    Flight to Antalya

    11:30-13:00

    Visit Perga

    13:45-15:00

    Lunch at the St. Paul Cultural Center

    15:00-17:00

    Walking tour of Attalia, its port, Hadrian’s gate, and Necropolis Museum

    17:00-19:00

    Free time

    19:00

    Dinner and overnight in Antalya

    June 14 Sun
    Transfer to Antalya Airport for departure – END
    EXTENSIONS AVAILABLE TO: SEVEN CHURCHES
    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 3 Nights at Noah’s Ark Deluxe Hotel in Northern Cyprus or similar 1 Night at Ramada Hotel and Holiday Inn in Antalya or similar Daily breakfasts 1 Lunch at the hotel on June 8 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

    PAUL'S AGEAN VOYAGES PRE TOUR - JUNE 1-7
    June 1 Mon

    Arrive Izmir. Meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight.

    June 2 Tue

    Embark Kuşadası 13:00 Patmos 16:30 | 21:30 (Excursion to Apocalypse Church and Chora included)

    June 3 Wed

    Rhodes 07:00 | 18:00. Free time.

    June 4 Thu

    Heraklion 07:00 | 12:00 (Excursion to Gortyn, capital of Roman Crete, and Basilica of Saint Titus, $120 extra) Santorini 16:30 | 21:30. Free time.

    June 5 Fri

    Athens 06:00 | 13:00 (Excursion to Acropolis and Mars Hill included) Mykonos 18:00 | 23:00. Free time.

    June 6 Sat

    Disembark Kuşadası 07:00. Visit Ephesus. Overnight Izmir.

    June 7 Sun

    Fly home or fly to Hatay to join the Antioch Seminar on Paul & Peter. Dinner and overnight Antakya.

    June 8 Mon

    Antioch Seminar on Paul & Peter

    Including

    Izmir-Hatay flight ticket 1 Night at Korumar DeLuxe Hotel in Kusadasi 4 Nights Aegean Cruise CELESTYAL CRUISES XB cabin accommodation 1 Night at Movenpick Hotel in Izmir Daily open buffet breakfasts at the hotels and cruise 6 Dinners 4 Lunches Patmos shore excursion Athens shore excursion (Acropolis, Mars Hill, and the Greek agora with free time in the Plaka) Sightseeing as per the itinerary All transfers and transportation by private AC buses or minibuses with driver English Speaking, Government Licensed Tour Guide throughout the tour All Entry Fees to the sites and museums

    Excluding

    International flight to Izmir Heraklion shore excursion (Gortyn, Roman capital of Crete, and the Basilica of Saint Titus) Lunches and drinks (Only the lunches on the cruise ship are included) All personal expenses and any other service which are not mentioned above Tips to cruise ship staff Travel and Health insurance, any kind of insurance Turkish Visa Fee to be obtained online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr US citizen do NOT need a visa to enter Turkey anymore

    Rates

    $2250 Per Person in Double Occupancy $850 Single Room Supplement

    SEVEN CHURCHES POST TOUR - JUNE 14-18
    June 14 Sun

    Fly Izmir on XQ9091 09:05 /10:15 - Pergamum Acropolis & Thyatira. Overnight Izmir. (B,D)

    June 15 Mon

    Smyrna Agora, Sardis, and Philadelphia. Overnight Pamukkale. (B,D)

    June 16 Tue

    Hierapolis, Laodicea. Overnight Izmir. (B,D)

    June 17 Wed

    Ephesus, Terrace Houses, Museum, Basilica of John. Overnight Izmir. (B,D)

    June 18 Thu

    Transfer to the airport. End of services.

    Including

    3 Nights at 4 star Kordon Cankaya Hotel in Izmir 1 Night at Doga Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale Antalya-Izmir Flight Daily breakfasts and 4 dinners at the hotels Arrival and departure airport transfers Sightseeing as per the itinerary English Speaking Licensed tour guide All entrance fees to the sites and museums All transportation by Mini bus or Bus Service charges and local taxes

    Excluding

    International flights Drinks and meals which are not listed above Tips to tour guides and drivers Turkish Visa Fee All personal expenses Travel insurance Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

    Rates

    $1190 Per Person in Double Occupancy $320 Single Room Supplement

    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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