28 | iet Season Mediterranean Guide
K A LOC SA , HUNG A RY
HISTORY
You can read about history in books, but travelling to the places where history was made gives a
whole new perspective. If history is the central focus for your travel, these experiences allow you to
visit historically significant sites, immersing you in architecture, art and experiences that changed
the course of civilisation.
GO BACK IN TIME
Troy, Turkey
Explore legendary Troy with an expert guide and take
in the sights of Çanakkale. Once a thriving ancient city
of Asia Minor, today's archaeological site of Troy shows
evidence that as many as nine cities existed on this spot
over millennia. But it is most remembered as the setting
of the Trojan War, described by Homer in the Iliad. Troy
saw its peak as part of the Roman Empire under Augustus,
but lost its way as Constantinople and the Byzantine
Empire rose to prominence. Drive into Anatolia to view
this incredibly preserved city and hear the story of
Helen of Troy as you see the walls that were besieged
during the famous war.
Quiet Season Mediterranean:
SOMETHING FOR
EVERYBODY
No matter your interest, the Mediterranean has something to
pique your curiosity. Travel to places of historic significance,
immerse yourself in cultural hubs brimming with art and
music, or sample local gourmet delights. Here we share a
selection of some of the intriguing experiences found along
the coastline of Southern Europe.
TROY, TUR K E Y
28 |
iet Season Mediterranean Guide
