Medicine in Turkey and Greece - Historical and Contemporary

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 experienced 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.

Price (sharing a room)

per person

Price (room to yourself)

per person

Reference:

TUR1025-1

At a glance

What you need to know

Type of tour

Cultural

Profession

Medical History

Nights

Countries

Tour grade

Moderate

Remaining places

What to expect

Tour highlights

Discover Istanbul

Istanbul

A bewitching dust-devil of cultures and influences spanning thousands of years. See some of the finest surviving examples of Byzantine art and experience its culinary offerings.