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The Jerusalem Way is the world's longest pilgrimage and peace route

The Jerusalem Way connects religions and peoples in a unique peace project

The Jerusalem Way stands for respect and tolerance

JERUSALEM WAY / AL-QUDS WAY / JERUSALEMWEG / CAMINO DE JERUSALÉN / CHEMIN DE JÉRUSALEM / KUDÜS YOLU / VIA GERUSALEMME

 

>>> Walking together – across borders, towards peace <<

Love is the strongest force in the universe – it permeates and connects everything and builds bridges between all people. Pilgrimage creates openness for encounters, breaks down prejudices and fears, and strengthens trust – fundamental trust. In this way, supposed boundaries between peoples and religions can be Love and mutual respect be overcome.

"Go in peace, as a bridge between the peoples."
(Jerusalem Way Spirit)

TURKEY / ASIA MINOR (Part V / VII)

The section of the Jerusalem Way through Turkey is unique in terms of scenery, culture, and history – simply wonderful! Our route along this international peace and cultural trail leads from Istanbul to the Dardanelles (Europe/Asia) and from there along the Jerusalem Way across Turkey to Adana.

 

We are now traveling in the largest of the 15 countries of the Jerusalem Way! On this extraordinary pilgrimage, we will experience cultural highlights of Asia Minor, visit important sites of early Christianity where the apostles Paul and Barnabas worked, and at the same time follow parts of the historical route of the Third Crusade under Emperor Frederick I "Barbarossa".

 

In the spirit of healing, we transform old paths of conflict into paths of encounter, peace, and reconciliation. As pilgrims of peace, we go to places where division once reigned, opening spaces for understanding and hope.

 

As a special innovation, this trip was made possible by extended by two additional days, and you can expect new, impressive hikes along the Jerusalem Way.

 

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15-day pilgrimage including flights

25. September 2026 - 09. October 2026

Early bird price: €2.699
(Early booking bonus for bookings until) March 31, 2026)

 

Click on the photo to open the travel program – or directly here: Travel program 2026

 

Impressions from this trip in 2022:
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Some of the highlights include:
ISTANBUL, DARDANELLES, GELIBOLU, ÇANAKKALE, TROYA, ALEXANDRIA TROAS, Wine Island Bozcaada, ASSOS, PERGAMON, Caravanserai, IZMIR / SMYRNA, EPHESUS, Isparta – the Land of Roses, TAURUS MOUNTAINS, KONYA, KILISTRA, LYSTRA, the oldest village of mankind, DERBE, the wildly romantic Göksu Canyon, site of the end of the Third Crusade, TARSUS, ADANA, the second largest mosque in Turkey and the oldest drivable stone arch bridge in the world!

 

More impressions: 

Itinerary / GPS map:

- Route Asia Minor / Türkiye (Google Maps)

- Link to Travel program Turkey 2022

- Link to Travel program Turkey 2020

 

And finally: The end becomes the beginning again: Jerusalem – here we come!
The perfect segue to the journey through the Holy Land and the destination of the Jerusalem Way (Part VII / VII).