Date
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Trip Type
By Land

Group Size: 12-24 travelers
Price: Starting from $5,395 per person double occupancy / $6,790 single occupancy
Harvard Exclusive

Activity Level
3

Trip Overview

Beginning with four nights in magnificent Istanbul and ending in Antalya, explore ancient ruins such as Troy and Ephesus, visit important historical sites including Gallipoli, and experience stunning landscapes along the Turquoise Coast.

Schedule by Day

  • Oct 10: Depart the U.S for Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Oct 11: Arrive Istanbul
  • Oct 12: Istanbul
  • Oct 13: Istanbul
  • Oct 14: Istanbul
  • Oct 15: Istanbul / Gallipoli / Canakkale
  • Oct 16: Canakkale / Pergamum / Kusadasi
  • Oct 17: Kusadasi / Ephesus
  • Oct 18: Kusadasi / Ephesus
  • Oct 19: Kusadasi / Fethiye
  • Oct 20: Fethiye / Cruising
  • Oct 21: Fethiye / Antalya
  • Oct 22: Antalya
  • Oct 23: Antalya / Perge
  • Oct 24: Depart for the U.S.

Pricing

Air inclusive from Boston or New York City (including airline taxes and fees):

  • $6,492 per person double occupancy ($5,895 air and land inclusive plus $597 airline fees & taxes)
  • Single supplement: $1,395

Land Only:

  • $5,395 per person double occupancy
  • Single supplement: $1,395

Accommodations

  • 4 nights at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
  • 1 night at the Doubletree by Hilton Canakkale
  • 3 nights at the Charisma De Luxe Hotel
  • 2 nights at the Alesta Yacht Hotel 
  • 3 nights at the Akra Hotel

Optional Extensions

Cappadocia & Konya

October 24 - 28, 2025

  • Double Occupancy per person: $1,595 / Single Supplement: $395
  • 4 nights' accommodations (1 night at Hilton Garden Inn Koyna and 3 nights at Yunak Eyleri Hotel Cappadocia)

What to Expect

Activity Level 3
  • 3-5 miles of walking per day, sometimes during the heat of the day
  • Walking up hills or stairs (without handrails) on cobblestone streets, and at sites of ancient ruins
  • Long days of motorcoach travel and sightseeing
  • Moderate hikes on uneven terrain
  • Ability to embark/disembark boats
  • Ability to get on/off the motorcoach several times a day without assistance
  • This program would not be suitable for guests with mobility issues or guests who use walkers, scooters, or rollators.

Study Leader(s)

To be announced

For More Information

Please email haatravels@harvard.edu or call our office at 800-422-1636 or 617-496-0806.