Branch 62

Eastern Europe to the Black Sea
July 2016


We had a fantastic trip, featuring more Biblical, Roman, and Greek artifacts than are found in their countries of origin. Each day provided a feature that impressed us in a different way. The food was always good and sometimes exceptional. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided an unforgettable experience. It is unfortunate that there is so much unrest and instability in Turkey.

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Temple of Athena

Temple of Athena Nike at the Acropolis Athens, Greece
Corinth Canal

Corinth Canal - Connects Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea
Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) Istanbul, Turkey
Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey. Founded in 1300 BC
Pamukkale

Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) - Formed by flowing travertine (limestone) deposits
Tetrapylon of Aphrodisiacs

Tetrapylon of Afrodisias - Gateway to the Temple of Aphrodite
Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Homes, restaurants, and shops carved into solidified volcanic ash