Hopkins Journeys - Istanbul & Turquoise Coast

May 21 - 31, 2025

From $6,890

Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Office of Alumni Relations, Lifelong Learning

Vibrant, beautiful Turkey beckons you on this exhilarating, nine-night journey! In Istanbul, take in extraordinary Byzantine and Ottoman masterpieces, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and the Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque, and dive into colorful bazaars. Head next to Cappadocia, famous for its astonishing rock formations. Step inside rock-cut, frescoed churches and explore a fascinating subterranean city while staying at a cave hotel for two nights. 

Then, sail along the sensational Turquoise Coast for three nights aboard an exclusively chartered gulet yacht! Relish this relaxed small-ship experience as you dock in picturesque port towns and secluded coves. You’ll also tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus and see the cliffside tombs of Kaunos. Plus, enjoy cultural experiences during lunch in a private home and a visit to a mountain village!

For additional trip details and to make a reservation through AHI International, call 800-323-7373 or click here. 

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Hopkins Journeys are open to alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff offering exceptional destinations, enlightened faculty experts and local guides, and like-minded traveling companions in an array of tours from deluxe and traditional to the exotic and adventurous. For Hopkins-related questions, please contact Marguerite Jones, Program Manager, A&S '74, Bus '88.