Archive for April 2015
Top 10 Ultimate Bible Tour Destinations
Christian travel experts have chosen the top 10 ultimate Bible tour destinations around the world! Check out the amazoning locations that made our list!
Read MoreThe library at Pergamum
Some Footsteps of Paul tours will visit the remains of an important Library during our visit to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation – Pergamum. At one time the museum held 200,000 papyrus scrolls. It competed with Alexandria, Egypt for the greatest of museums. As a matter of fact, it was Mark Antony who…
Read MoreHagia Sophia Religious Monument on Christian Cruise
Our Christian cruises, that visit Turkey, always include the church of Hagia Sophia (which means “holy wisdom”). This church was first dedicated in 360 by Emperor Constantius II, son of the city’s founder, Emperor Constantine. During this early time period, the church served as the cathedral, or bishop’s seat. It had originally been called Megale…
Read MoreWhy did Egypt’s Pharaoh Akenhaten Convert to Monotheism?
Why in 1400 BC did the young Pharaoh Akenhaten in Egypt convert to monotheism (believing in only one god)? We have added the site of El Amarna on our longer Christian-based Egypt tour itineraries in order to understand the significance of his decision. Certain scholars point out that Akenhaten was most likely the young Pharaoh…
Read MoreChristian Church Group Travel Guide in 3 Easy Steps!
How To Organize your Christian Group Travel Planning a trip for your Christian church group and unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Many churches travel in groups to places like Israel, Turkey, Greece and Italy on Holy Land tours, Footsteps of Paul cruises, and Christian tours of Europe every year. Planning an event like this…
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