b'IN THE FOOTSTEPS OFScan here ALEXANDER THE GREAT for the full itineraryARCHAEOLOGY, BATTLES AND SIEGES IN TURKEY716 September 2025 Historical Background10 days After subduing the rebellious Greeks, Alexander embarked upon a campaign Expert Historian: against the Persians that took him to the edges of India in search of the Dr Andy Fear end of the world. In doing so he created one of the largest empires of the ancient world and earned himself a place in legend. With an uncertain claim Activity Level: 2 to the throne, Alexander set out to liberate the region of Asia Minor from King Darius III and reclaim the lost Greek territories of his forefathers. The Our 10-day tour to Turkey explores the mythscampaign of 334-333BC saw some of Alexanders most spectacular and and reality that surround Alexander the Greatmemorable moments, from the ingenious crossing of the Hellespont to the as we follow in the footsteps of his army,defining and disputed battle of Granicus, from the mythical cities of Troy and starting at Granicus, heading south alongHalicarnassus to the defiant cities of Aspendus and Termessus.the Ionian Coast and ending by tracing the liberation of the Lycian Valley. We explore the ruins of Alexanders metropolis of Miletus, the beautiful temples at Assos, Ephesus and Priene, the ancient harbours of Telmessos and Phaselis, and the remote, atmospheric Patara and Termessus. We will see two of the seven wonders of the ancient world as well as spending time in Istanbul and Antalya.Day 1 Outward Travel: Fly from London to Istanbul and check in to our hotel for two nights or make your own arrangements to join the tour at the hotel Introductory talk and pre-dinner drinks Hotel in Istanbul - 2 nights (D)Day 2Istanbul: visit Archaeology Museum, Hagia Sophia and Byzantinewalls (B,L,D)Day 3 Granicus and Troy: drive to battlefield of Granicus and Troy, continue to anakkale Hotel in anakkale1 night (B,L,D)Day 4 Assos and Pergamon: drive to Assos, Pergamon, and Bergama Hotel in Bergama1 night (B,L,D)Day 5 Ephesus: full day touring Ephesus incl Temple of Artemis andBasilica of St John, return to Seluk Hotel in Seluk1 night (B,L,D)Day 6Ionian Coast: Priene, Miletus, Didyma, continue on to Bodrum Hotel in Bodrum1 night (B,L,D)Day 7Halicarnassus and the Lycian Valley: Halicarnassus (Bodrum) incl tombof Mausolus, drive to Telmessos, Xanthos, Letoon and Patara Continueto Kas Hotel in Kas1 night (B,L,D)ESSENTIALS Day 8Limyra and Phaselis: Limyra, (Zemuri), Phaselis Continue to Antalya 4-star or best available hotels, mealsHotel in Antalya2 nights (B,L,D)as indicated, drinks with dinner, allDay 9Antalya: Aspendos, Sillyion, Termessos (B,L,D)entrance fees, tour manager and expertDay 10Fly back to London from Antalya via Istanbul or perhaps extend your stayhistorian throughout, all internal travel,in Turkey (B)optional travel from UK.8 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 5620 www.theculturalexperience.com I info@theculturalexperience.com I UK0345 475 1815 I USA(toll-free) 877 209 56205926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 8 22/08/2025 13:34'