A city divided and conquered
Inside two of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks: Hagia Sophia and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the Blue Mosque). Both are critical to Istanbul’s history.
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The mysterious Lycians
Who were the Lycians? It’s a good question. The short answer is they were a very important civilisation in Turkey, who were quite advanced for their time.
Turkish travertines
The stunning white travertines of Pamukkale are one of the most beautiful natural sights in Turkey. For centuries the waters have been used for healing.
The Daphni Monastery in Athens
The easiest of the World Heritage Byzantine monasteries to visit in Greece is the Daphni Monastery, on the outskirts of Athens.
Acropolis wow!
One of the highlights of a visit to Athens is seeing the Acropolis and Parthenon for yourself. It’s stunning from a distance and incredible up close.
Visiting Mycenae: An ancient empire
The Greek archaeological site at Mycenae was once the centre of power for the Mycenaeans.