History, medicine and culture intertwine on this journey through Turkey and the Greek Islands. It would be hard to find such a concentration of important medical historical sites anywhere else, amidst some of the richest culture and history in the world.
Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests. Throughout the cruise, enjoy private excursions that take you beyond the everyday. Cruise from Istanbul to the beaches of Gallipoli, onto Pergamum, Kos and Rhodes. Your journey encompasses thousands of years of medical history, including Florence Nightingale, the Gallipoli beach hospitals, Hippocrates, Galen and the Knights of St John.
Gain unparalleled insight from a range of talks and specialist visits throughout the tour, travel in the expert company of Natasha McEnroe and Simon Chaplin.
Cuisine is an important part of travel, and we have included several local restaurants and culinary experiences that highlight the delicious flavours of Turkey and Greece. There is an optional pre tour extension to Istanbul and a post tour extension to Athens.
Cruise from Istanbul to the beaches of Gallipoli and through a scattering of Greek islands including Kos, Rhodes and Nafplion before finishing the tour in Athens.
On the Greek Island of Rhodes, visit the medieval hospital of the Knights of St John, the Street of the Knights and the Grand Master’s Palace.
Explore the beaches of Gallipoli in the company of a specialist guide including Anzac Cove and the site of Number 1 Casualty Clearing Station.
Travel to the Greek Island of Kos and the International Hippocrates’ plane tree, the shrine of Asclepius and the International Hippocratic Institute.
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The pre-tour extension includes 3 nights’ accommodation, English speaking local guide throughout, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See brochure for more details.
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The post-cruise extension includes 2 nights’ accommodation, an English speaking local guide, visits and meals as per the itinerary, admission fees, transport and tips. See brochure for more details.
Easy walking at a mostly leisurely pace. Slightly more sightseeing and travel.
Set sail on the MS Monet, a classic small cruise ship taking only 50 guests.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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