Biblical Tours

I have had the privilege of leading a number of study tours of the Biblical lands for a variety of groups. Some of these were sponsored by the Biblical Archaeology Society, others by denominational leaders, churches and organizations, as well as familiarization trips for professors and pastors. Additionally, I have been pleased to offer several study tours of the Holy Lands to my students. These trips have been enriching not only to the participants, but also to me. I have made many friends over the years as a consequence of these trips.

You are invited to join any of these study tours.

Listed below are future trips that I will be leading in the days to come. If you have an interest in joining one of these trips, click on the PDF file that gives a detailed explanation of the trip. You can contact me if you have additional questions.

Further below are group shots of several of these trips from the past.

Future Biblical Study Tours

May 16-31, 2026
WESTERN TURKEY AEGEAN CRUISE ATHENS

ISTANBUL, ANTALYA, PERGA, COLOSSAE, LAODICEA, HIERAPOLIS, PAMUKKALE, PHILADELPHIA, SARDIS, SMYRNA, PERGAMUM, THYATIRA, EPHESUS, KUSADASI, PATMOS, RHODES, HERAKLION, SANTORINI, ATHENS & CORINTH

Follow the Journey of the Gospel—From Asia Minor to the Halls of Athens
Join us for a powerful experience that traces the spread of the Gospel across the ancient world—from the early Christian centers of Turkey to the storied harbors of the Aegean, ending in the intellectual capital of ancient Greece. This tour includes the biblical cities of Ephesus and Patmos, as well as Crete, Rhodes, Corinth, and Athens—where Paul proclaimed the risen Christ to both commoners and philosophers. Led by biblical scholar Dr. Mark Fairchild, you’ll not only visit these iconic sites, but reflect deeply on the faith and courage of the apostles who carried the message of Christ into a pagan world.

A Christ-Centered Journey through the ancient Biblical World
This tour is designed for those who love the Scriptures and desire to grow in their understanding of the early church’s mission. With expert teaching, immersive site visits, and fellowship among like-minded believers, you’ll gain fresh insight into the New Testament and be spiritually renewed. From walking the streets of Ephesus to standing on Mars Hill, every day offers an opportunity to see God’s redemptive plan unfold in real historical places.

June 7-14, 2026
ANTIOCH SEMINAR ON PAUL AND PETER

Where Disciples Were First Called Christians
ANTIOCH • TARSUS • CYPRUS • PERGA • ATTALIA with SEVEN CHURCHES POST TOUR

Paul and Peter in Their Context — Grounded Faith, Sacred History
Step into the biblical world where the Gospel first took root among the Gentiles. This uniquely curated study tour brings you to the heart of early Christianity—Antioch, Tarsus, Cyprus, and Perga—key locations from the lives and ministries of Paul, Peter, Barnabas, and the early Church. With daily teaching sessions by respected scholars like Dr. Mark Wilson, you’ll not only stand on holy ground, but also deepen your theological understanding of God’s redemptive mission as revealed in the New Testament.

Biblical Truth, On Location
This journey is not a vacation—it is a theological expedition. Rooted in the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, the tour is designed for believers who long to walk in the truth and grow in doctrinal conviction. You will visit churches, Roman ruins, synagogues, and ancient ports mentioned in Acts, guided by expert lecturers and evangelical faith. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or serious disciple, this is a chance to experience the world of Paul and Peter—where biblical history becomes living theology.

January 1-9, 2027
ISRAEL FAM TRIP

Journey through the land where Scripture comes alive. From Galilee’s tranquil waters to Jerusalem’s ancient stones, this study experience traces the story of redemption across Israel’s most significant biblical sites—Caesarea, Nazareth, Galilee, Masada, Bethlehem, and the Holy City itself. Guided by Dr. Mark Fairchild, respected scholar of Bible and Archaeology, participants will walk where prophets preached, kings ruled, and the Word became flesh. Each day integrates biblical teaching, historical insight, and personal reflection, offering a deeper grasp of God’s unfolding plan through Israel’s sacred geography.

Faith Rooted in Place

This is more than a tour—it is a theological pilgrimage. Grounded in the truth and authority of Scripture, the program is designed for pastors, professors, and ministry leaders who desire to study the Bible in its historical and cultural context. As you explore synagogues, Roman ruins, desert fortresses, and the very paths of Jesus and His disciples, you will engage the text not only with your mind but with your senses.

Whether teaching from the Mount of Beatitudes, reading the Psalms by the Sea of Galilee, or tracing the Passion in Jerusalem, you will encounter the gospel in the land that gave it birth. The Biblical Israel FAM Trip invites you to see the Bible not as distant history—but as living truth beneath your feet.

April 9-22, 2027
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE APOSTLES

TURKEY AND GREECE

Follow the missionary paths of Paul and his companions across the lands where the early church was born. From Antioch and Ephesus in Asia Minor to Philippi, Thessalonica, Corinth, and Athens in Greece, this study tour retraces the story of Acts through the heart of the Greco-Roman world. Led by Dr. Mark Fairchild, noted biblical archaeologist, and hosted by Ryan Harmon, this journey offers a rare opportunity to see, touch, and walk the settings where the apostles proclaimed Christ and established the first Christian communities.

As Scripture unfolds amid the ruins of cities like Laodicea, Miletus, and Corinth, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of the early believers. Each site—whether an ancient synagogue, marketplace, or amphitheater—reveals a living testimony to the transforming power of the gospel that once turned the world upside down.

Faith in Context — Scripture Illuminated by Place

This is not merely a tour—it is a biblical and theological expedition. Each day blends historical exploration with on-site teaching, reflection, and fellowship, connecting the Word of God with the world that first received it. You will stand on Mars Hill where Paul preached to the Athenians, walk the marble streets of Ephesus where he taught the church, and visit Philippi where Lydia opened her heart to the Lord.

Designed especially for pastors, professors, and believers who seek a deeper grasp of the Bible’s historical and cultural background, In the Footsteps of the Apostles bridges faith and scholarship, past and present. Come experience how the lands of Turkey and Greece continue to bear witness to the gospel’s enduring truth—where every stone tells the story of redemption.