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.
Travel from Istanbul to the beaches of Gallipoli and 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 as you travel along the western coast of Turkey and to Rhodes, with a range of expert talks and specialist visits throughout the tour, in the company of experience tour leader, GP and archaeologist, Dr Matt Young.
Cuisine is an important part of travel and we have included a number of local restaurants and culinary experiences that highlight the delicious flavours of Turkey and Greece. There is an optional extension to Athens and Epidaurus after the tour.
Travel from Istanbul to the beaches of Gallipoli and on to Pergamum, Izmir, Seljuk and the Greek island of Rhodes.
Visit Scutari Barracks, where Florence Nightingale tended thousands of soldiers during the Crimean War. Hear a talk on her work by an expert.
Enjoy a culinary tour in Istanbul.
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.
Extend your tour to visit Naupflon, the ancient site of Mycenae, Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius, and the great city of Athens.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
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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