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Greece/Turkey

The Ancient Aegean: Discover the Best of Greece & Turkey

Program No. 22725RJ
From the ruins of the Acropolis to the mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, trace history along the Aegean Sea as you discover the ancient wonders of Greece and Turkey.

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Program
At a Glance
Duration
15 days
Program Begins
Athens
Program Concludes
Istanbul
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
32 ( 13B, 10L, 9D )
Activity Level
Thousands of years of civilization have formed along the Aegean Sea, making the cultures of Greece and Turkey as beautiful as the blue waters themselves. Trace the rich history of these countries as you study Greek gods and goddesses, walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in Ephesus, and marvel at the exquisite architecture of palaces and holy places. From the Acropolis of Athens to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, history is alive!
Best of all, you'll...
  • Encounter the ancient legacy of Athens at the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum.
  • Explore Chios, a charming and proud island famous for its mastiha resin, believed to cure many ailments.
  • Learn about the restoration of the Terrace Houses in Ephesus, a project partly sponsored by Road Scholar.
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Yasemin Akhun
“Seeing people gradually becoming good friends with each other and myself is the best part of being a Road Scholar Group Leader,’’ says Yasemin Akhun. Since 1998, Yasemin has been leading educational adventures in Turkey, introducing lifelong learners to archaeology, music and local culture. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, tasting and cooking food from different cultures, and listening to Turkish classical music.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Sami Ozcini
Sami Ozcini has shared his love for Turkey — and his home city of Istanbul — with Road Scholar participants for more than 12 years. His on-site lectures bring a different perspective to understanding and appreciating the rich history and legacy of Istanbul. A graduate of Marmara University, Sami has a degree in English literature and enjoys traveling throughout Europe, Australia and the U.S. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and acting as a referee for amateur football games in Istanbul.
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Kazim Uzunoglu
Kazim Uzunoglu started his travel career as a licensed national guide in Turkey in 1987. He studied economics at the University of Virginia but decided to stick to the travel business. After many years of leading educational programs around Turkey, he switched to the organizational side of the operation in 2004 and started running Baltac Tourism and Travel, the program provider for Road Scholar in Turkey. His hobbies include riding motorcycles around the world, vintage cars and motorcycles, photography, and rock and roll music.
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Eleni Petroutsou
Eleni Petroutsou was born in Athens and has always been intrigued by the wider world. In school, she learned English, Italian, German and some Spanish. After studying archaeology and history at university, she graduated from the State School of Tour Guides. Her 36 years of experience as a group leader have taken her to Asia, the Middle East and beyond. She says leading Road Scholar programs gives her “the opportunity to share my knowledge with well-traveled, educated, polite and interesting people!”
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to four miles over uneven terrain and archaeological sites. Comfortable walking shoes highly recommended.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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Sustainable Travel

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