Western Türkiye 2024

      İstanbul, Turkey

      Western Türkiye 2024
      İstanbul, Turkey

      4 reviews

      May 27 - Jun 12, 2024
      Group size: 6 - 14

      About this trip

      Far Horizons offers 14 participants an extraordinary 17-day archaeological sojourn that includes specially arranged private tours with archaeologists at three of the most important archaeological projects in the eastern Mediterranean - Hattusa, Ephesus, and Troy.


      Visit nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight in unique hotels and dine in upscale restaurants serving traditional Ottoman cuisine. Revel in an evening barbeque and beer feast onsite with the archaeological staff at Hattusa. Regard artifacts from nearby excavations at museums in Ankara, Burdur, Antalya, Ephesus, and Troy. And enjoy an evening cruise up the Bosphorus by private vessel.


      From Ankara to Cappadocia, to Sagalassos, Perge to Ephesus, Assos to Istanbul, our travels reveal the texture and hue of  Türkiye’s history. This truly unique journey is sure to resonate with the discerning traveler for years to come.

      Cancelations and Refunds

      Cancellations received in writing at least 120 days before departure will receive a refund less a $500 per person administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 120 days before the departure date will not receive a refund. If for any reason you are unable to complete the trip, Far Horizons will not reimburse any fees. Upon registering for the tour, the purchase of travel protection with both trip cancellation and emergency evacuation is strongly advised. Links to recommended insurance policies will be included in the email you receive confirming receipt of your deposit.

      What’s included

      • All hotels
      • Meals
      • Entry fees
      • Private events
      • Ground Transportation
      • Gratuities
        Gratuities to Guides and Drivers included
      • Internal Flight
        Istanbul to Ankara
      • Airport Transfers

      What’s not included

      • $150 Donation Check
        Far Horizons requires each guest to donate $150 to a designated archaeology project
      • International Airfare
        Arriving to and departing from Istanbul, Türkiye
      • Passport or Visa fees
      • Vaccines or tests
      • Alcoholic Beverages
      • Laundry
      • Phone Charges
      • Personal tips
      • Excess baggage charges
      • Airport or departure tax

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      Available until March 27, 2024
      $9,995
      Deposit: $1,000

      Available options

      Itinerary

      Daily Itinerary
      Western Türkiye

      Day 1: Depart the USA

      Day 2: Arrive Istanbul. Istanbul Historic District
      Day 3: Istanbul, Bosphorus cruise
      Day 4: Fly to Ankara. The Anatolian Museum. 

      Day 5: Hattusas. Yazilikaya.
      Day 6: Cappadoccia tour
      Day 7: Sultan Han. Mevlana’s Tomb in Konya. Eflatunpinar Hittite Monument.
      Day 8: Sagalassos. Burdur Museum
      Day 9: Perge. Aspendos. Antalya Archaeological Museum

      Day 10: Demre. Myra. Patara.
      Day 11: Xanthos. Boat to Kaunos.
      Day 12: Aphrodisias.

      Day 13: Ephesus.
      Day 14: Pergamum.
      Day 15: Assos. Troy.

      Day 16: Return to Istanbul.
      Day 17: Depart for USA.

      Your Organizer


      FH
      Far Horizons Archaeological and Cultural Trips, Inc.
      4 reviews
      Far Horizons specializes in upscale, educational tours throughout the world, each led by a renowned scholar who reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of the sites we explore. Our small groups experience a wide range of journeys to countries where the boundaries of archaeological, cultural and historical knowledge are being ever expanding!

      Reviews

      All was wonderful.
      By Michael R for Japan In Bloom 2024 on May 04, 2024
      “Japan in Bloom” is an intense peek into the Buddhist history of Japan. Gardens, also… ancient and modern. Far Horizons has a knack for choosing the best in leaders & accommodations. Repeat travelers are key, and they abound!
      By Margaret A for Japan In Bloom 2024 on Apr 24, 2024
      The trip was all we had hoped it would be. Defiinately a liftime adventure. Not a vacation....... but a journey of adventure and exploration. We learned so very very much. Our trip leader, Stanley, made the trip as he was a walking fount of information not only about the Mayan people and their culture, but about history in general. The trip was rigourous without being beyond our capabilities as active 78 and 74 year olds. There really is nothing that either of us want to comment upon as all was well organized and well planned. We had an amazing adventure and we highly recommend it! We are thinking about how to plan another! Janice and Jack
      By Janice M for Capital Cities of the Ancient Maya: Honduras, Guatemala & Mexico on Feb 24, 2023
      We had a great time! The Mayan sites we visited were richer and better kept that what we expected. Stanley, our tour guide, is very kind and helpful. He provided a lot of information concerning the history and political relevance of each of the sites. The hotels we stayed in were nice and most of them situated in beautiful natural environments. And the other group members were interested in Mayan culture and very likable persons. So, we learn more about the Mayas and enjoy much the time we spent in Belize. Bartolomé and Nieves Freire, Madrid, Spain
      By Bartolome F for The Archaeology of Belize on Jan 30, 2023