From Legends to History: Turkey's Legacy of Civilizations and Culture
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Upon arrival in Ankara Airport, clear passport control, claim your bags, go through customs and the sliding doors and look for the Road Scholar sign.
We will gather in our private meeting room at the hotel at 6:00PM where your group leader will greet you with a ...
Walking up to 1 mile during excursions and at the Mausoleum of Ataturk
We will start our day with a visit to the award winning Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, located steps away from the hotel. The tour of the museum will be led by Prof Thomas Zimmerman, head...
Walking up to 1 mile on occasionally uneven terrain during the visit to Hattusas. Climbing a flight of stairs might be required at the cave hotel in Cappadocia, depending on the location of room.
We depart from Ankara and head east to Hattusas. Hattusas is the c...
Walking in uneven terrain, for up to 1 mile. Sturdy walking shoes highly recommended. Some caves/churches require crouching to enter.
There will be an optional hot air balloon flight this morning for those interested in discovering this unique geography from the...
An optional hike through the formations of Cappadocia will be offered to those interested. Good walking shoes are a must.
We will visit and explore the village of Sinasos. This village had a largely Greek population in Ottoman times. Today it is a thriving town ...
Leisurely day spent on the bus.
Drive west to Konya, on the central plateau of Turkey, following the ancient Silk Road. We will visit Sultanhani, a 13th century Seljuk caravanserai, an ancient "camel motel" built on the Silk Road to accommodate the caravans of t...
Walking at ancient Greek/Roman sites up to ½ mile. Occasional uneven pavement at ancient sites.
We will depart Konya after breakfast and head south towards the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey by crossing the impressive Taurus Mountains.
This afternoon, you w...
Standing for varying periods during the tour of the Museum. Streets of the old town can be steep towards the harbor.
This morning you will visit the award winning Antalya Archeological Museum. An archeologist from the local Akdeniz University will give a lecture...
Walking on uneven terrain at the ancient site of Hierapolis. Extreme caution should be shown while walking on the cascades and travertines of Pamukkale. (Slippery!)
Depart Antalya and head inland driving north through lush countryside towards Pamukkale.
Ar...
Uneven terrain at the ancient site of Aphrodisias. Walking up to 1 mile.
Depart Pamukkale after breakfast and drive along the Meander River. This morning you will visit the splendid Aphrodisias, the Greek Roman city dedicated to Greek goddess of Love, Aphrodite....
Walking up to 2 miles on the ancient streets of Ephesus. Visiting the Terrace Houses section of Ephesus requires climbing several sets of stairs through different sections of the museum.
Start your day by exploring the mesmerizing ancient site of Ephesus. Your e...
Walking ½ mile on uneven terrain during visit of Troy
We will depart early from Kusadasi and drive north along the Aegean Sea. We will drive through Izmir (ancient Smyrna), the third largest city of Turkey, also known as the Pearl of the Aegean.
We will dr...
Leisurely day spent on the coach.
We will depart early from Canakkale and take the ferry across the Dardanelles, from Asia to Europe. We will stop at the Gallipoli National Park and see the Anzac Cove to remember the tragic campaign launched by the Allied Forces...
Walking up to 3 miles in the old city of Istanbul, occasionally on cobblestone streets. Good walking shoes are recommended. The whole day will be spent on foot due to the traffic restrictions in the old city.
Start your day with a visit to the Topkapi Palace, on...
Walking up to 2 miles on the streets and bazaars of Istanbul.
This morning you will start your day with a field trip to the breathtaking Church of Hagia Sophia. You will learn about the architecture of this unique 1,500 year old building and awe at its size and ...
There will be group transfers from the hotel to Istanbul Airport, depending on the departure times of flights. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please be ...
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