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City of Dreams - Constantinople
Istanbul is one of THE great cities of the world. It was the Roman port of Byzantium, then Constantinople, capital of the fabulously wealthy Byzantine Empire. For a further 400 years, Istanbul was capital of the Ottoman Empire, the Sublime Porte. In Suleyman the Magnificent's time it outshone its predecessors.
Breathing life into the Trojan Horse
After a full visit, we drive to the Hellespont and the legendary remains of Troy. New excavations have revealed much more of the city and its vast defences. We shall visit the site, then explore other major sites of the Aegean such as Assos, Pergamum and Smyrna and Miletus, so many of which trace their own foundation to heroes returning from the Trojan Wars.
The Comfort of a Private Cruise
After travelling by land, we join our own yachts to cruise from near Ephesus along the Aegean Coast. These bays and inlets preserve some of the world's most picturesque classical sites. Our yachts are fitted with the most modern conveniences – private bathrooms with every double / twin cabin; our own chefs to prepare the excellent Turkish cuisine and our own stewards to wait on our every need. It’s a perfect way to relax, and to absorb the ambience of the epic past.
Accompanying Cambridge Scholar
Dr James Clackson is a University Senior Lecturer in Classics and Fellow and Director of Studies at Jesus College Cambridge. His interests include a study of Indo-European Linguistics, especially the evolution of Ancient Languages. |
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Tour cost
£1495 PER PERSON SHARING includes flights with Turkish
Airlines, UK departure tax, twin or double room in Istanbul
and Canakkale and twin or double cabin on board our private
yacht, full board, all excursions with entrance fees, expert
guide. Single supplement £350 Not included are UK service
charge, security tax, fuel surcharge, insurance, foreign departure taxes, visa
if needed , drinks and tips to crew and guide. |
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