by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 15, 2026 | Archaeology, Turkey Tour
Day 8 – Monday, June 15: Antioch Pisidia, Perga, Attalia/Antalya Today we continued exploring sites related to Paul’s first missionary journey. We would trave northwest first (to Antioch Pisidia) before heading to the southern coastline of Turkey (to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 14, 2026 | Archaeology, Turkey Tour
Day 7 – Sunday, June 14: Adana, Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, Konya Today we began our drive westward! Eventually we will be heading to the western coastline of Turkey over the next five days (about 1,200 miles or so). The weather was very pleasant again, with...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 13, 2026 | Archaeology, Turkey Tour
Day 6 – Saturday, June 13: Seleucia Pieria, Titus Tunnel, Antioch-St. Peter’s Church, Adana Today we continued our drive south, passing by higher mountain passes and scenic views. Our destination would be Antioch and its port, Selucia. Today took us to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 12, 2026 | Archaeology, Turkey Tour
Day 5 – Friday, June 12: Cappadocia, Gumusler Monastery, Tarsus, Adana Today was another great day here in the heartland of Turkey. The weather was once again perfect, with full sun and highs in the 80s. “For 20 of us, starting the day early with a...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 11, 2026 | Archaeology, Turkey Tour
Day 4 – Thursday, June 11: Morning Flight to Kayseri, Cappadocia We got up early today for the flight to the region of Cappadocia. We left the hotel at 5:30 and drove to the Istanbul Airport. Box breakfasts and coffee were provided. The weather was again...