A chance to visit some of the biggest and best preserved classical cities in the world, travelling by gulet.
Herodotus, a local, claimed that the climate of Ionia was the finest in the world. South-west Turkey’s autumn climate remains splendid indeed. We’ll cruise on a warm sea and under a balmy sun along a coast which developed a civilisation of quite exceptional brilliance.
In the centuries before Alexander the Great, the dynamic cities of Ionia helped lay the foundations of Greek literature, science, and philosophy.
Under Rome, these cities became ever more rich, prosperous, and beautiful - full of the finest temples, theatres and markets that money could buy. Combined with the luxury of sailing, beautiful swimming stops, and heavenly food, this archaeological cruise is the perfect way to explore this remarkable area.
We’ll visit beautiful Herakleia, nestling under the mighty Latmus mountains; Labraunda, a mountain sanctuary to Zeus; and of course, Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia. One of the very first cities to have street lighting, the site is magnificent - marble streets, agoras, villas, a theatre for 28,000 and an extraordinary library.
Click here for From Halicarnassus to Ephesus itinerary
Click here for Photo Gallery of Ephesus Gulet Cruise
Click here for Ionian Turkey reading list
If you would like to read an article that Peter has published on Didyma, one of the sites visited on this tour, visit Didyma
Peter Sommer was a thoughtful, entertaining, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
JG Birmingham, UK
Sat 30 Aug - Sat 13 Sep 2008
15 DAYS £2,095 / $4,280
Sing supp £475/$975
Tour Guide: Peter Sommer
Tour Price includes:
Full board accomm on gulet
All road transfers
All crew services on gulet
Entrance fees & tips on land
Archaeological excursions
