Turkey... Birthplace of Civilizations Read the full itinerary

Join us for beautiful, intriguing Turkey. From enchanting Istanbul to the waters of the blue Aegean.

Suleymaniye MosqueIstanbul is a mosaic of East and West situated on two continents. We will explore her mosques and museums, palaces, monuments, and the famous Covered Bazaar.

Crossing the Dardanelles, we reach Priam's city, windy Troy; Pergamon, the city where stood the great altar of Zeus; and Ephesos, one of the largest cities of the ancient world.

Three leisurely days beside the lapis sea at Bodrum (Halikarnassos) allow us to visit the Mausoleum (one of the 7 Wonders of the World); the castle of St. Peter; and cruise on our sailing ship along the rocky Aegean coast.

We will see the three most prominent cities of ancient Ionia: Priene, Didyma, and Miletos.

Throughout our adventure we'll enjoy excellent Turkish cuisine and get to know the hospitable Turkish people.

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Date: June 30 - July 13, 2003
Cash discount price: $3334
Single supplement: $450