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Turkey Trip Code: SGTK 5 days Classics Geography Religious Studies Istanbul Eceabat Çanakkale TURKE Y Troy Pergamon Izmir Pamukkale Ephesus Dalaman UK ISTANBUL Turkey Where East meets West and classical ruins sit amidst modern mosques and markets, Turkey brings history to life. From the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, this wonderfully varied tour shows students the splendours of Istanbul, the tragic history of Gallipoli Peninsular and the myriad of ancient wonders at Troy and Pergamon. Turkey is also one of our best value regions for school trips. from £669pp 2 teachers go free. Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals Based on 20 students. Suggested itinerary Day 1 Istanbul Fly to Istanbul Airport and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon is free to walk around the old city Day 2 Istanbul A full day tour with a local guide, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Haghia Sophia. A boat trip up the Bosphorus can also be arranged (optional). Day 3 Gallipoli Drive to the Gallipoli Peninsular and visit the famous battlefields of WWI. Many British troops were involved in the two beachhead landings at Helles and Gaba Tepe. Day 4 Troy and Pergamon After breakfast, take the ferry across the Dardanelles to visit Troy Explore the ruins and develop an understanding of the layers of civilizations uncovered here. Then drive to Bergama to visit Pergamon, founded by Alexandra the Great, This afternoon you'll explore the ruins of the Acropolis and the Asclepion, dedicated to the god of healing. Stay at hotel in Izmir Day 5 Fly Home Fact file Anyone in good health should be able to participate in this trip. There is no physical activity involved, but during the summer months Turkey is very hot and this may make conditions uncomfortable. Related subject areas Classics, Religion, History Transport. Chartered bus, Ferry Accommodation 4 nights hotel, Meals included Full Board Subject focus overview · KS5Study Greco-Roman architecture, religious shrines and sport and leisure at gymnasiums. · KS5Investigate one of the most impressive ancient cities in the world. · KS5 The emphasis is very much on the classical sites of Turkey but also includes visits to mosques and to the WWI battlefields of Dardanelles. This tour can be extended to visit Ephesus and Pamukalle. Student outcomes · Accountforthedifferencesinstyleand meaning amongst the architectural sites and monuments. · Reflectontheimportanceofancient civilisations such as the Romans and the Greeks. Want to see more of unspoilt Turkey? We run several trips to the Cappadocia region. Explore the region's bizarre rock formations, enter the surreal fairy chimneys and delve into the famous underground cities. adventurecompany.co.uk/FXNT · AppreciatehowGreco-Romanstyleisstill apparent today in the modern world. · Reflectontheroleofinstitutionsandpeoplein ancient history. Istanbul Average Daily Max Temp °C 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2 3 4 6 8 10 11 10 8 5 3 2 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 14 12 For more information call 0845 564 6259 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/schools

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