From the fabled fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the Black Sea town of Trabzon, the Anatolian Explorer discovers some of Turkeys best historical and cultural sites. Travelling through ancient Mesopotamia to the Eastern Anatolia region, the tour encompasses the natural splendour of Mount Ararat to the man made endeavours of Mardin, Mount Nemrut and Sumela Monastery.
2012 Ancient Wonders Of Southern Turkey Small group journey -10 Days / 9 Nights
Cappadocia • Stone Heads At Mount Nemrut • Mardin • Birthplace Of St Paul • Character Hotels
Travelling through ancient Mesopotamia, this tour incorporates Turkey’s finest natural, historic and religious monuments. The towns and villages of the region trace the history of the country from its Assyrian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman pasts to the modern day. You will see the natural splendour of Cappadocia, the imposing royal stone head sat Mount Nemrut, the birthplace of St Paul and the architectural beauty of Mardin.
2012 Classic Russia Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
5-Star Centrally Located Hotels • Moscow & St Petersburg • Pushkin • Hermitage • Kremlin • Peterhof
Russia’s two greatest cities provide an ideal base from which to explore the country’s rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage. Moscow is now the epicentre of the ‘new Russia’, while St Petersburg is renowned for its magnificent palaces, world class museums, elegant canals and grand architecture.
2012 Classic Russia – Luxury Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
5-Star Centrally Located Hotels • Moscow & St Petersburg • Pushkin • Hermitage • Kremlin • Peterhof
Russia’s two greatest cities provide an ideal base from which to explore the country’s rich and diverse cultural and historical heritage. Moscow is now the epicentre of the ‘new Russia’, while St Petersburg is renowned for its magnificent palaces, world class museums, elegant canals and grand architecture.
2012 Classic Sicily Small group journey -10 Days / 9 Nights
Valley of the Temples • Piazza Armenia • Palermo • Taormina • Noto
Sicily is home to superb Norman architecture, exuberant Roman floor mosaics, Arab-inspired gardens, and probably the finest Greek temples to be found anywhere. Alongside this, the island has some magnificent natural scenery.
2012 Classical Turkey Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Istanbul • Troy • Gallipoli • Pamukkale • Ephesus
Turkey has played a major role in the Mediterranean world and, due to its strategic location straddling two continents, it has been a crucial staging post on the trade routes between east and west. This tour combines the striking architecture of the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque in Istanbul with the natural wonders of Pamukkale and the remarkable classical sites of Troy, Aphrodisias and Ephesus.
2012 Grand Tour Of Turkey Small group journey -22 Days / 21 Nights
Istanbul • Unesco Site Of Troy • Original Wonder Of The World At Ephesus • Cappadocia’s Caves And Rock Formations • Stone Heads Of Mount Nemrut • Ottoman Ishka Pasha Palace
Taking in the wonders of Istanbul, the natural treasures of Pamukkale and Cappadocia, and the historical monuments of Troy, Ephesus and Mount Nemrut, this journey encompasses Turkey’s numerous highlights. The comprehensive tour travels from the Byzantine capital, through Anatolia, to the Black Sea coast, before ending in the far eastern regions.
2012 Heidelberg To Hamburg Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Heidelberg • Rothenberg Ob Der Tauber • Berlin • Colditz Castle • Meissen Porcelain Factory Visit
Starting in Heidelberg, the centre of the ‘Romantik’ epoch, travel through Bavaria, Saxony and Brandenburg staying in the handsome cities of Nuremburg, Dresden and Berlin, and finish in the port city of Hamburg. This nine-day tour visits many of the most important cultural and historic attractions in Germany.
2012 Highlights Of Turkey Small group journey -17 Days / 16 Nights
Istanbul • Troy • Gallipoli • Pamukkale • Ephesus • Cappadocia • Stone Heads At Mount Nemrut • Mardin • Birthplace Of St Paul
Turkey has played a major role in the Mediterranean world and, due to its strategic location straddling two continents, it has been a crucial staging post on the trade routes between east and west. This tour combines striking architecture in Istanbul with the natural wonders of Pamukkale and the classical sites of Troy, Aphrodisias and Ephesus, with the highlight destinations in the south of the country.
2012 Journey Through Ancient Greece Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Birthplace Of The Olympics • Unesco Site Of Delphi • Meteora Monasteries • Ruined City Of Mycenae • Thermopylae Battle Site • Ancient Theatre At Epidaurus
Considered to be the birthplace of modern western civilisation, the influence of Greece through its architecture, science and philosophy still resonates today. Incorporating the classic highlights of Olympia, Delphi, Mycenae and Epidaurus, this tour also explores Greece’s magnificent scenery and the man-made wonders of the Corinth canal and monasteries of Meteora.
2012 Journey Through The Baltic States Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Baroque & Art Nouveau Architecture • Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius • Beautiful Countryside • Luxury Departures
Since regaining independence in 1991 and recently joining the EU, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are flourishing. The countries’ rich and colourful history can be best appreciated in their capital cities, which have beautiful architecture, while the surrounding countryside features lakes, forests and wetlands, dotted with manor houses, medieval castles and splendid rococo churches.
2012 Journey Through The Baltic States - Luxury Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Baroque & Art Nouveau Architecture • Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius • Beautiful Countryside • Luxury Departures
Since regaining independence in 1991 and recently joining the EU, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are flourishing. The countries’ rich and colourful history can be best appreciated in their capital cities, which have beautiful architecture, while the surrounding countryside features lakes, forests and wetlands, dotted with manor houses, medieval castles and splendid rococo churches.
2012 Land Of The Eagle Albania Small group journey -10 Days / 9 Nights
Archaeological Ruins • Orthodox Icons • Four Unesco World Heritage Sites • Macedonia
Known as the ‘Cradle of the Balkans’, Albania and Macedonia are home to a wealth of natural and historic sites, from Lake Ohrid to the important Roman ruins at Butrint and Apollonia. Travelling through spectacular mountain and coastal scenery, explore these two countries that are emerging from years of relative isolation.
2012 Splendours Of Poland Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Warsaw • 3 Nights In Krakow • Czestochowa • Torun • Wroclaw
Situated in the heart of Europe, Poland has wonderful historical and cultural attractions as well as beautiful countryside, dotted with medieval towns, castles and villages. This tour includes 3 nights in Krakow’s stunning old town as well as exploring the magnificent architecture and attractions of the cities of Poznan and Wroclaw. Poignant visits are also included to the former concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau and to the Oskar Schindler factory in Krakow.
2012 The Balkans Explorer Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Croatia And Bosnia & Herzegovnia • Walled City Of Dubrovnik • Palace Of Diocletian In Split • Restored Mostar Bridge • Plitvice Lakes National Park
This tour explores the two main countries in the Balkans, offering contrasting scenery and distinctive cultures. Visit the highlights of the region, including Dubrovnik, Mostar, Sarajevo and Split, where the influence of their European, Ottoman and Slavic histories are evident in the ornate palaces, cathedrals and mosques.
2012 Timeless Romania Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Painted Monasteries • Transylvania • Fortified Saxon Churches • Peles Palace • Picturesque Villages
With its rich folkloric heritage, picturesque villages and wonderful scenery, Romania is fascinating to explore. This tour discovers the country’s highlights, including Transylvania’s fortified Saxon churches, Bucovina’s exquisite painted monasteries, dramatic castles and palaces, medieval towns and the beautiful Carpathian mountains.
2012 Treasures Of Eastern Turkey Small group journey -7 Days / 6 Nights
Ishak Pasha Palace • Ani • Akdamar Island • Sumela Monastery • Istanbul
Over thousands of years, many civilisations have settled in eastern Turkey, including Romans, Persians and Armenians, each leaving their imprint. Explore the legacy of these civilisations on this tour, which starts at the Lake Van and travels into the eastern Anatolian heartlands, a little known part of Turkey. Explore some of the region’s greatest monuments, including the magnificent Ottoman palace of Ishak Pasha and the medieval ruined city of Ani.
2012 Treasures Of Ukraine Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Kiev • Yalta • Balaclava • Odessa Pre- Tour
This tour discovers the distinctive highlights of Ukraine, one of Europe’s largest countries. Begin in the Mediterranean climate of the Crimean peninsula and explore the legacies of fallen empires that once laid claim to this area. Travel north and finish in the capital, Kiev, with its wide leafy boulevards and ornate Orthodox churches and cathedrals.
2012 Wonders of Georgia Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Medieval churches • rock cave monasteries • three UNESCO World Heritage sites
Georgia is a country of outstanding landscapes, medieval churches and rock cave monasteries. This tour explores the main attractions including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mtskheta, Bagrati and Gelati.