From Bodrum to Didyma: Sailing through history

Roman forum, Iasos

A brand new itinerary for 2008, a glorious 1-week version of our ever popular 2 week From Halicarnassus to Ephesus tour. Beginning and ending in Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, birthplace of Herodotus, this archaeological gulet cruise visits some of the prettiest and most interesting sites in Turkey. The perfect chance to see Turkey at one of the best times of the year - spring flowers, warm weather, beautiful sunlight, a shimmering sea, fabulous food, and archaeological adventures!

The trip is led by Dr. Jennifer Tobin a charming, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic guide. The highlights are plentiful: from the small harbour of Myndos, where Cassius moored after murdering Caesar, to Iasos, a wealthy port, famed for its fish market and red marble. Iasos’ past vitality is revealed by the splendid ruins that litter the site - from the colonnaded agora to the Roman villa decked with mosaics.

Swimming in azure seas

Inland we see two impressive temples, the elegant shrine to Zeus at Euromus, and the gargantuan temple of Apollo at Didyma.

Of course it’s not all archaeology! While at sea there are plenty of coves for swimming, relaxing, and fine dining.

ABOUT THE TOUR GUIDE: Jennifer Tobin is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has dug in Turkey, Israel, and Greece, speaks Greek and Turkish, and published widely on everything from Roman architecture in Syria to Alexander the Great as a builder. A renowned tour leader, noted for her passion and enthusiasm, she has been leading trips in Turkey since 1993 for companies and institutions including The Smithsonian.

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