Turkey: Ancient Splendors (land tour)

Dates: May 1, 2014 (Dates TBA)

Ephesus, Turkey

Tour information is from May 2013 and is subject to change.
 

Many of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient Greek and Roman sites are found along Turkey’s beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. On this well-paced, in-depth itinerary are world-famous, plus little-visited yet spectacular, ancient temples, theaters, and stadiums; early Byzantine churches with exquisite mosaics and frescoes; Crusader castles and Ottoman palaces; and outstanding museums. Two flights within Turkey are included, to maximize your sightseeing time.

Your AIA lecturer and host, Professor Nicolle Hirschfeld, is an enthusiastic educator and travel companion who has worked on archaeological projects in Turkey for many years, including the astounding Uluburun shipwreck that revolutionized our understanding of the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1300 B.C.).

With optional extension to Çatalhöyük, Hattusa & Cappadocia, May 26-June 1, 2013 (7 days)

Main Tour Pricing: TBA per person double occupancy.
Single Supplement: TBA

Extension Pricing: TBA per person double occupancy.
Single Supplement: TBA

Itinerary

Days 1 & 2 - HOME | ISTANBUL
Day 3 - ISTANBUL
Day 4 -  ISTANBUL
Day  5 -  ISTANBUL | IZMIR | KUSADASI
Day 6 - KUSADASI | EPHESUS | KUSADASI
Day 7 - KUSADASI | PRIENE | MILETUS | DIDYMA | BODRUM
Day 8 - BODRUM
Day 9 - BODRUM | APHRODISIAS | BURDUR
Day 10 - BURDUR | SAGALASSOS | ANTALYA
Day 11 - ANTALYA | PERGE | ASPENDOS | ANTALYA
Day 12 - ANTALYA | ISTANBUL
Day 13 - ISTANBUL | HOME

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Optional Extension Itinerary:

Day 1 - ANTALYA | KONYA
Day 2 - KONYA | MEVLANA TEKKE | ÇATALHÖYÜK | CAPPADOCIA
Days 3 & 4 - CAPPADOCIA
Day 5 - CAPPADOCIA | BOGAZKALE | ANKARA
Day 6 - ANKARA | ISTANBUL
Day 7 - ISTANBUL | HOME

Detailed Itinerary for the extension will be found on the Detailed Itinerary for the main tour.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884).