Giant sculptures of Mt. Nemrut

Ancient Worlds of AnatoliaA Turkish Adventure

May 18 - Jun 1, 2012 (Departed)
Sep 28 - Oct 12, 2012
Explore Turkey's fascinating sites, from Istanbul and Mt. Nemrut to surreal Cappadocia on this small-group tour
Starting at $4,095
Call 855-330-1542
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  • Starting price reflects land-only tour cost. Great Value: see our Tour Cost page for pricing that Includes International Airfare.
  • This journey is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value.
  • Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Jodi Magness is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an active field archaeologist. Jodi will lead the May 2012 departure. Dr. Kim Codella is an archaeologist who has worked in Armenia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey. His interests in Anatolia range from the Neolithic period to the formation of the modern Turkish Republic under Ataturk in the 1920’s. Kim will be on the September 28, 2012 departure.
  • Sample Gaziantep’s renowned cuisine through a cooking lesson.
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Euphrates River.
  • Discover King Antiochus’ statues and temples at Mt. Nemrut.
  • Explore Cappadocia’s surrealistic landscape, underground cities, and open-air museums.
  • This expedition visits these World Heritage sites in Turkey:
    • Historic areas of Istanbul
    • Mt. Nemrut
    • Hittite site of Hattusha
    See a complete list of all Smithsonian tours featuring World Heritage sites.


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