Aegean Coast Holidays

With its picturesque coastline, charming small towns, traditional villages and some of the finest classical sites of the Mediterranean, Turkey’s Aegean region is rich in history, culture and tradition. The famed setting of Homer’s Trojan War and home to an assortment of some of the finest Greco-Roman remains of the wider region, Turkey’s Aegean coastline has played host to some of the most important historical events, and associated personalities, of recorded history. It was here, in ancient times, that Greek colonists settled and Croesus ruled his mighty Lydian empire, Roman trading cities flourished and invaders came and conquered. Driving south from Istanbul, visit pretty Assos – one of Turkey’s hidden gems – and base from which to see the complex archaeological remains of Homer’s Troy. Following the coast, it is possible to head inland to Sardis, capital of Lydia, or keep to the Aegean to explore Roman Pergamon and its spectacular theatre. No trip to the region is complete though without a visit to Ephesus. This perfectly preserved Greco-Roman city is a delight and can be combined with the charming hill village of Sirince. With our knowledge and experience we can help to create a unique Aegean coast holiday in Turkey that is tailored exactly to your requirements.