Historic Travel

This Tauck cruise-and-tour vacation combines touring in Turkey and Greece with a magnificent 7-night cruise aboard a 148-passenger motor yacht. It is a delightful way to explore this ancient part of the world by land and by sea.

Ephesus in present-day western Turkey was an important trade center in ancient Greek times, later growing to become the second-largest city in the Roman Empire. Today, visitors can tour the archaeological site to see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.

Cruising the rivers of Europe, Russia, Egypt and China is a wonderfully intimate way to travel to a foreign country. Not only is it incredibly relaxing to rest on the deck of a river-cruising ship and watch amazing scenery and majestic sights pass, but the service on a small river-cruising ship is top notch.

A myriad of performances -- from military bands to stiltwalkers to dancers -- take place at this annual event at Edinburgh Castle, held every August for more than 200,000 visitors.

Away from the crowds, this Aegean jewel is rich in legendary and natural wonders. Take the time to explore Mykonos off the beaten path during a day-long cruise stop or tour of multiple Greek islands.