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TURKEY - Unearthing the Past
Sample 19-Day Program
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Day Four |
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Depart for
Gallipoli and Troy, retracing the steps of Alexander the Great,
Homer, St. Paul, the early Romans and the Seljuk Turks. Lunch in Gallipoli,
where fierce battles have been fought as recently as World War I. If
interested, visit the battlefields and cemeteries of Ariburnu and Seddulbahir,
where Turkish, British, French as well as Australian and New Zealanders fought
and are buried. This afternoon, cross from Europe into Asia via ferry across
the Dardanelles, arriving in Troy. Check-in to a comfortable hotel enjoy the
remainder of the day at your leisure.
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Day Five |
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This morning we drive
through a mountainous region of deep valleys and forests to ancient Troy,
the immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and the Trojan wooden horse.
Before Troy was discovered in 1871, it was considered a city of myth versus one
of reality. Today the remains of nine ancient cities have been unearthed, and
we will tour this historic site with our expert guide. Afterwards, we continue
to drive along the coast of the myth-endowed Aegean Sea to the ancient city of
Pergamon (now Bergama). Pergamon was the home of many emperors,
including Eumenes II (197-159 BC), the richest ruler of the east. It was Eumenes
II who made Pergamon one of the architectural and artistic centers of the world.
See the many temples, baths, a stadium and gymnasium. After lunch, make a brief
stop at the Pergamon Museum, we will continue to Kusadasi, a
lovely seaside town. Check-in to a comfortable hotel where dinner will be
served. Evening at your leisure to stroll around the town.
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Day Seven |
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This day can be a
choice between the following:
We will depart early
for a full-day tour of Sardis, the capital of ancient Lydia and the city
where man first developed coinage. We will tour the ruins of the Temple of
Artemis, a theater, the gymnasium and the recently excavated synagogue,
currently being restored.
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A day's excursion to
Priene, Miletus, and Didyma. At Priene we will explore the
fabulous theatre, whose lower tiers are still intact. Next we will visit
Miletus, again exploring an astonishing theatre which was built in Roman times.
Also of interest are the baths of Faustina.
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