From Istanbul to Halicarnassus
14 Days
Western Turkey Archaeology Tour starts in Istanbul, where we visit the very best of the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman remains, including the splendid Church of Haghia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace. Heading southwest, we take in Homer’s legendary Troy, then Assos, arguably the most beautifully situated ancient site on the Aegean seaboard. Pergamum, set on a dramatic rocky outcrop, is no less stunning and its extensive Hellenistic and Roman remains are a real treasure. Next up is Ephesus, one of the best preserved Classical era sites in the world, and important to Christians for its associations with the Virgin Mary and St Paul. There’s still time to visit a host of other classical sites south of Izmir, including the incredible temple at Didyma.
Istanbul: Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica of St. Sophia, Sadberk Hanim Museum, Islamic and Art Museum, Arc. Museum
Canakkale : Troy, Assos
Izmir : Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Acropolis, Asclepion, Archaeological Museum, St. John Church, Isabey Mosque
Manisa : Sardis
Aydin : Aphrodisias, Didyma, Nysa
Denizli : Hierapolis
Mugla : Heraklea, Euromos, Labranda, Iassos, Museum of Underwater Archeology
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- All transfers
- 13 Nights FC Hotels Accommodation
- Welcome cocktail
- Transportation by modern A/C Vehicle
- All Domestics Flights
- Baggage Handling
- 13x breakfast and 13x dinner
- English speaking Prof. Tour Guide
- Cruise on Bosphorus by Private Boat
- 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 | |
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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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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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
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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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
Our guide was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable, articulate, patient and highly organised. I can’t imagine how she could be bettered. Everywhere we stayed was good to exceptional. Food was also good to excellent. All in all a great Western Turkey Archaeology Tour, would recommend it to anyone with a love of history, food and a desire to explore this amazing country.
Melys Griffiths
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 are beautiful. Must come back.
Kay Logan
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