Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey
19 Days
Turkey is the historical theater of the ancient world’s greatest conquests, offering extraordinary opportunities on our comprehensive Alexander the Great Tour to retrace the legendary path, strategic campaigns, and pivotal historic sites left behind by the King of Macedonia across Anatolia.
As a dedicated Turkey DMC and Travel Specialist, Talisman Tours specializes in ground handling and logistics for expert historical and thematic itineraries. We work exclusively with international travel agencies, universities, historical societies, and special interest groups to design tailored private exploration routes, led by experienced licensed local guides and expert historians.
Below is our sample thematic itinerary following the footsteps of Alexander the Great—spanning the archaeological collections of Istanbul, the crossing of the Dardanelles and the legendary ruins of Troy and Gallipoli, the Lydian capital of Sardis, the Ionian cities of Smyrna, Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, the Carian majesty of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus in Bodrum, the Lycian sites of Xanthos and Letoon, the coastal and mountain strongholds of Phaselis and Termessos in Antalya, the dramatic mountain siege city of Sagalassos in Burdur, the Phrygian capital of Gordion where the legendary knot was cut, and extending to the rock-cut heritage of Eski Gümüşler Monastery in Cappadocia. Every route can be fully customized based on your group’s specific focus—whether it is military history, classical archaeology, or deep cultural exploration.
Trace Ancient History with Licensed Local Guides Our private thematic tours bring antiquity to life through expert historical interpretation, strategic campaign insights, and professional narration, ensuring an authentic and scholarly exploration across every site.
Key Historical Destinations Along the Route Examine world-class archaeological sites and ancient battlegrounds—from the untamed mountain fortress of Termessos and the Phrygian city of Gordion to the monumental ruins of Priene, Miletus, and Sagalassos.
Comprehensive Itinerary Tailored for Your Group From expert historical coordination to seamless ground handling, internal logistics, and museum access, every detail is handled with professional precision to guarantee a smooth, flawless travel experience.
Istanbul : Archaeological Museum
Canakkale : Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Troy
Manisa : Sardis
Izmir : Smyrna, Ephesus
Aydin : Priene, Miletus, Didyma
Bodrum : Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Fethiye : Xanthos, Letoon
Antalya : Phaselis, Termessos
Isparta : Sagalossos
Ankara : Gordion
Cappadocia : Eski Gumusler Monastery
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- All transfers
- 18 nights Accommodation at FC hotels
- Welcome cocktail
- Transportation by modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Baggage Handling
- 18x breakfast and 18x dinner
- English speaking Prof. Tour Guide (Specialist on Archaeology and History)
- All entrance Fees
- All applicable Taxes
- Tips at the hotels
- Beverages
- Customary tips for guide and driver
Average weather for Istanbul
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| Ave High Temp °c | 8 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 100 | 70 | 50 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 60 | 100 | 100 |
Average weather for Ankara
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| Ave High Temp °c | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | -5 | -4 | -2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -3 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 60 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
Average weather for Antalya
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| Ave High Temp °c | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 16 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 7 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 180 | 130 | 80 | 80 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 90 | 180 | 210 |
Average weather for Izmir
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| Ave High Temp °c | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Ave Low Temp °c | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) | 126 | 95 | 77 | 47 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 84 | 144 |
What Our Guests Say About Turkey
Can not say enough say about our guide brilliant is every way. He did so much for us with the best attitude and it is most knowledgeable and passionate about his country comparison to other guides we have had. Turkey and the Turks area beautiful. Must come back.
Kay Logan
Talisman has provided an excellent both the guide and the driver were very friendly, efficient and cooperative. Everyone enjoyed the fact it was a small group.
Pamela Flanagan
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