The world's steepest ancient theater appears to be sliding right off the acropolis of Pergamum. Don't worry, it has been hanging on for 2,000 years. Imagine all the many thousands of performances staged right here, with the sweeping valley view as a backdrop. Just out of the picture, dazzling ... Read More »
City of Gold, Breaker of Records, Host of Expo 2020 World Fair: Name That City!
This city on the Arabian Peninsula is known for record breaking achievements and innovation in architecture and real estate development. It rose from a small port city to a major, international economic-engine and world-class tourist destination in just a few decades. Some of the city's achievements ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Greece Tours
Greece is open! It's not too late to book a Greek getaway for 2021. Island hotels are open into October and some cruises operate until mid-November. Book Athens and other mainland destinations year-round. Browse our Greece tours, including Athens, Classical tours, island cruises and island ... Read More »
Turkey Tours: Legendary Troy
The archaeological site of Troy is located in western Turkey near the convergence of the Aegean Sea and the Dardanelles (ancient Hellespont), the strait that connects the Aegean to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, a strategic location valuable to whomever controls it. A visit to Troy is included in ... Read More »
Foto Friday – Morocco
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From Mycenae to Troy
I want to tell the story of Troy, the legendary Troy of Helen and the Trojan War, but first I'll tell about Mycenae, because it's important to the back story. Mycenae is located in the eastern Peloponnese, about 80 miles from Athens. Some 3500 years ago, it was a powerful presence in the ... Read More »
