Mild climate favors archaeological sites and the Mediterranean coast.
TÜRKIYE · HISTORY + CULTURE
TURKEY — EMPIRES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Byzantines, Romans and Ottomans in the same historical line.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEHistory + Culture
COUNTRYTürkiye
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Istanbul → Troy → Ephesus → Antalya / Perge
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Istanbul — heritage and local atmosphere
2Troia – heritage and local atmosphere
3Ephesus—heritage and local atmosphere
4Antalya — heritage and local atmosphere
5Perge — heritage and local atmosphere
6The past as the guiding thread of the journey, connected to remarkable places and events.
Byzantines, Romans and Ottomans in the same historical line. Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus and Antalya and Perge show how the past still organizes the contemporary city, from the great monumental works to the neighborhoods that survived the changes of regime.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival and start of the trip in Istanbul, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Troy—Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Troia, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 3
Troy - Main Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Troia, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 4
Troy—Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to living and daily history in Troia, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 5
Ephesus—Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Ephesus, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
Ephesus—Top Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Ephesus, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 7
Ephesus—A Time to Deepen
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Ephesus, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 8
Antalya / Perge — identity of the destination
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Antalya / Perge, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 9
Antalya / Perge - Top Experience
Time dedicated to architecture and cultural life in Antalya / Perge, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 10
End of the trip
Last hours in Antalya / Perge and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Byzantines, Romans and Ottomans in the same historical line. The proposal gains depth by connecting Istanbul → Troy → Ephesus → Antalya / Perga, with the concept of the past as the guiding thread of the trip, connected to remarkable places and events. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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