In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
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 across Asia Minor, the first leg of his remarkable 22,000 miles.
£4,395 tbc
Overview of In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great 2012
Join this extraordinary historical tour escorted by Peter Sommer, who in 1994 walked 2,000 miles across Anatolia, from Troy to the battlefield of Issus, retracing Alexander the Great’s march in Turkey. Who better to guide 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.
This is a true archaeological voyage. We’ll explore the history and architecture of the cities on Alexander’s route on this epic escorted tour. Turkey is rich with Alexander’s legacy. 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 walk 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 Turkey tour is a tale of romance, war and power, an amazing expedition full of unforgettable vistas and historical highlights.
Tour Turkey with Peter Sommer Travels, the specialist in expert led cultural tours.
Won’t you join us for this once in a lifetime archaeological adventure?
What price includes
- Full board accommodation (except lunch & dinner on day 14)
- (hotels 3-5*, & high standard gulet)
- All entrance fees
- 17 day excursions with expert guide
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Istanbul
Istanbul
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
How to get there:
Train from Istanbul to London (via Paris, Munich and Bucharest)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Adana
Adana station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
How to get back:
Overnight Cukurova Mavi train between Adana-Ankara. Train from Ankara to Istanbul- change at Eskişehir- then Istanbul to London
