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Why 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 who lost his eldest brother…
Christian 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 for the first time can…
The Insider’s Scoop on Church Group Travel: Chartering Private Ships
Unique Church Group Travel Experiences Did you know your group can sail through the Mediterranean or Caribbean on a luxury, private ship to the destinations of your choosing? Many churches and families don’t realize that with a group over 14 people, it is possible to charter an ENTIRE sailing vessel complete with experienced staff and luxury accommodations. This kind of…
Pyramid of Giza Biblical Mysteries
Pyramid of Giza Biblical Mysteries were explored by Bible teacher Barry Smith, who died in 2002. We incorporate his teachings on our Christian Egypt tours.
Childhood Home of Jesus Uncovered in Nazareth!
From Biblical Archaeology Society: Biblical Archaeology Review features an interesting discovery about Jesus’ childhood made by Ken Dark and the Nazareth Archaeological Project. Under the Sisters of Nazareth Convent in Nazareth, Israel, a dwelling was found that is thought to be the childhood home of Jesus. Ken explains what remains were found in the home and the evidence that points to…
Smyrna: the Early Church home to our faithful brother, Polycarp
Polycarp replied, “For eighty-six years I have been His servant, and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?” Polycarp was dramatically executed at age 86 at Smyrna, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation that we will visit the summer of 2015. Polycarp was a friend of the Apostle John and was…
Ephesus Christian Tours | Following in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle
Study the Fascinating Biblical History of Ephesus in Person! During our Bible study tours of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Ephesus is the most visual application for us to study and the church at Ephesus is addressed clearly in the Bible. It is where John, one of the original Apostles, died and also where Jesus’ mother, Mary died. Significantly, it…
See the “Throne of Moses” on Ancient Delos Island
First Century AD, Throne of Moses on “Footsteps of Paul” Cruise Matthew 23:1-4 (KJV) Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens…
Explore Athens on a Greece and Turkey Christian cruise
This Greece and Turkey Christian Cruise takes you to the “Tomb of the Unknown God” Site A highlight of our Greece and Turkey Christian cruise is to study the time during Paul’s visit to Athens. The city of Athens was only 20,000 inhabitants while Corinth was well over 200,000 inhabitants. Everywhere Paul looked in Athens he saw statues of man-made gods. One…
Explore “Patterns of Evidence: Exodus” Documentary on Egypt Tour
Explore sites and evidence which provide proof of the Biblical Exodus and gave agnostic archaeologists reason to believe these events took place in history! Watching Patterns of Evidence: Exodus, it was thrilling to see some of the documentation of the Exodus exposed via the media. Over the years, our Egyptian Biblical tours have included the sites that were discussed in…