Autumn Years Fall 2023

Turkey Turkey is full of historical culture and intriguing architecture not found anywhere in the world. Though sev eral events occurring in the country, including last February’s earthquake, have led some travelers to drop their travel plans, it is still a remarkable country to visit with its natural beauty, lovely beaches, lively local markets and welcoming Turkish hospitality.

Historic houses of the old neighborhood of Balat, in Istanbul, Turkey.

In the city of Troy, best known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War, you can accompany archaeologists to dig traces of the country’s history or visit a modern replica of the Trojan Horse. Most important, you cannot afford to miss the magnificent city of Istanbul. It has something to of fer everyone, including a range of spellbinding mosques like the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque.

Çamlica Mosque in Istanbul.

The copy of Troy “wooden horse” at Canakkale, Turkey.

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AUTUMN YEARS I FALL 2023