Medicine in Turkey and Greece - Historical and Contemporary

Medicine in Turkey and Greece - Historical and Contemporary is organized by Jon Baines Tours Ltd and will be held from Oct 07 - 19, 2025 at Istanbul, Turkey.

Description:
History, medicine and culture intertwine on this journey through Turkey and the Greek Islands. It would be hard to find such a concentration of important medical historical sites anywhere else, amidst some of the richest culture and history in the world.

Travel from Istanbul to the beaches of Gallipoli and onto Pergamum, Kos and Rhodes. Your journey encompasses thousands of years of medical history, including Florence Nightingale, the Gallipoli beach hospitals, Hippocrates, Galen and the Knights of St John.

Gain unparalleled insight as you travel along the western coast of Turkey and to Rhodes, with a range of expert talks and specialist visits throughout the tour, in the company of experienced tour leader, GP and archaeologist, Dr Matt Young.

Cuisine is an important part of travel and we have included a number of local restaurants and culinary experiences that highlight the delicious flavours of Turkey and Greece. There is an optional extension to Athens and Epidaurus after the tour.

Dates:
Medicine in Turkey and Greece - Historical and Contemporary
October 07 – 19, 2025

With Epidaurus and Athens extension
October 07 – 23, 2025