The Heritage of Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey
19 Days
The Heritage of Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey recreates the armies of Alexander the Great, conquered Anatolia from the Persians in 334–333 BC, following as much as possible the actual route of his travel.
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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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