First Century Voyages

The Travels of the Apostle Paul. The Seven Churches of Revelation. Biblical and historical insights from special guest Os Guinness. Seven days of pristine sailing the Aegean Sea aboard the legendary Sea Cloud II. Who's in? In August 2025, First Century Voyages is delighted to offer our most sought-after itinerary. Our August 9th embarkation in Istanbul is just 10 months away. Don't delay - you can reach our office today at 919-381-5722 to reserve your cabin on this timely journey for the 21st century believer, reflecting on the miraculous spread of the gospel among our first century brothers and sisters. Click here for full trip details: https://lnkd.in/gN2wmSQt

One of our February Egypt travelers, Aileen Gronewold, captured the journey from Cairo to Abu Simbel and back with such vivid detail and humorous grace in her recent blog post titled “Enchanting Egypt: Ancient Land of Wonder”. Though Aileen admits that Egypt had come late and unexpectedly to her attention as an “international travel bucket list” destination, she ends the post with a simple appeal:?“Please, go see Egypt!” There is truly nothing like traveling with friends and like-minded adventurers. We still have several cabins available on the AmaDahlia for our Nile voyage this November 7-19. Call 919-381-5722 today to inquire!

Two years ago, a group of First Century travelers embarked on a Danube River voyage from Budapest to Vilshofen, with our sights set on the humble but famed Bavarian village of Oberammergau. Yes, our pilgrimage culminated with the Passionsspiel, this small community's tradition of performing the events of Jesus' passion week set in motion by their miraculous preservation from the Black Plague nearly 400 years ago. Philip Yancey joined us as a special guest on board the AmaLea, seasoning our trip with the gospel message through disarming lectures and warm table conversation. We are delighted to share his timely Eastertide reflections on the trip, considering "A World Without Easter". https://lnkd.in/gfys8WwM

One of the distinct delights of traveling with First Century Voyages is seeing what creative reflections come ~after~ the trip. Here is one that we commend to you from our recent voyage along the Nile River, hosted by Christianity Today President Tim Dalrymple and his dynamic wife Joyce. Special guest Russell Moore weaves his impressions?of the early Egyptian burial process with the temptation to idolatry among the people of God (from ancient Israel to the American church) for a sobering reminder that we serve a God who has a living, resurrected body! https://lnkd.in/gVpy_nij

Check out this excellent article connecting the dots between the Bible and the land of Egypt, just published in Christianity Today. It's especially enjoyable for us to be reading this as we are spending the entire month of February leading groups on cruises up and down the Nile. As the article's author puts it, the Bible's imagery was informed by what the Israelites already knew, which included the imagery and motifs they were familiar with following their many years in Egypt. "The biblical authors chose conventional means to communicate eternal truths about Yahweh. These visual concepts would have made sense to their audience—and now, having seen some of them with my own eyes, they make more sense to me too." There are still available cabins on our November 2024 Nile trip!

Please join us in welcoming Adrienne Hein Nystrom to the FCV team!? ? Adrienne, a hospitality enthusiast hailing from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, is delighted to set sail with the FCV Team as Communications & Operations Coordinator. She has previously served as an Assistant Tour Director and will join us again in Egypt and Jordan later this month.? ? Adrienne is experienced in lodging, food and beverage, and pampering valued guests. She has worked primarily in boutique operations including the design-forward Washington School House Hotel in Park City, UT, the ornate Hotel Chateau du Grand-Lucé in the Loire Valley, France, and most recently the Inns of Aurora, a historic Finger Lakes darling that has been restored to luxury.? ? Adrienne recently moved just outside of Spokane, Washington, with her husband John. As they get to know the area, they have endeavored to find the best cinnamon roll in the Inland Northwest.