For more than 2,000 years Alexander the Great has excited the imagination of people around the globe. This archaeological tour is a unique opportunity to retrace his footsteps in Turkey, the first leg of his extraordinary 22,000 mile journey.
Join this remarkable historical adventure with Peter Sommer, who in 1994 walked 2,000 miles across Anatolia, from Troy to the battlefield of Issus, retracing Alexander the Great’s march. Who better to lead you on Alexander’s route than someone who has walked the entire distance!
“Peter was the ideal person to help produce our In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great TV series for the BBC/PBS. Our particular style of documentary making leans heavily on understanding history by following in its footprints. Peter had worn out 4 pairs of boots doing just that on Alexander’s trail. Who better to show you how the conqueror’s story unfolded and how the locations helped mould the legend.” David Wallace, Director, In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
Travelling back through time we’ll delve into Alexander’s personality and the lives of the people that inhabited his tumultuous world.
On this epic archaeological voyage, we’ll discover the history and architecture of the cities on his route. Troy, where Alexander ran naked around Achilles’ tomb. Ephesus, one of the best preserved classical cities in the world. Termessus, a rocky eyrie that said ‘no’ to Alexander the Great and got away with it.
We’ll stroll along the sacred way to Apollo’s great oracular temple at Didyma, stand on Alexander’s hill at Sagalassos, from which he launched a bloody siege, and cruise on a gulet along Lycia’s timeless coast.
This inspirational historical tour is a tale of romance, war and power, an amazing expedition full of unforgettable vistas and historical highlights.
Won’t you join us for this once in a lifetime archaeological adventure?
Click here for Alexander the Great tour itinerary
Click here for Picture Gallery of Alexander the Great tour
Click here for Alexander the Great reading list
If you would like to read an article Peter has written about his walk across Turkey, click here: In the footsteps of Alexander the Great
Congratulations on the whole experience and package. 5 excellents out of five.
GB London, UK
Sat April 18 - Weds May 6 2009
19 DAYS
£3,450 / $6,895
Hotel Sing supp: £350/$695
Boat Sing Supp: £350/$695
Tour Price includes:
Full board accommodation
(hotels 3-5*, & high standard gulet)
All road transfers
All entrance fees
17 day excursions with Peter
Peter's first job in television was on the BBC/PBS documentary series In the footsteps of Alexander the Great. You can follow presenter Michael Wood on this exciting adventure, with this DVD of In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great (UK only)
If you would rather have a set of VHS tapes click Alexander the Great videos (UK only)
