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Bus/Coach
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Group
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15 - 25
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English
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
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Istanbul
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Kusadasi/Izmir
Itinerary Overview
Travel through centuries of history and natural wonders on this 4-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul. Begin at the Gallipoli battlefields, visiting ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, and more. Continue to Troy, where myth meets archaeology with the legendary Trojan Horse and 3,700-year-old city walls, before exploring the Pergamon Acropolis with its theater, temples, and ancient library. Next, witness the dazzling Cotton Cliffs of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis. Conclude at the Ephesus ancient city, including the Great Theater, House of the Virgin Mary, and Temple of Artemis. With hotels, guiding, and meals included, this journey is perfect for travelers seeking Turkey’s most iconic highlights. Book now to secure your adventure.
Trip Highlights:
- Gallipoli Battlefields – ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair
- Troy Ancient City – Trojan Horse, 3,700-year-old walls
- Pergamon Acropolis – Temple of Trajan, Theater, Library
- Pamukkale Cotton Cliffs – natural travertine terraces
- Hierapolis Ancient City – Theater, Roman Baths, Necropolis
- Ephesus Ancient City – Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian
- House of the Virgin Mary – pilgrimage site
- Temple of Artemis – ancient wonder
- Isa Bey Mosque – Seljuk masterpiece
Detailed Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul between 6:30 and 7:00 am (pickup times may vary depending on your hotel location) to begin your journey to Eceabat, which takes approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival in Eceabat, lunch will be served before starting your full-day tour of the historic Gallipoli Peninsula.
The itinerary includes visits to the Memorials of Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, and the ANZAC Commemorative Site.
You’ll also visit the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly, Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, offering a comprehensive insight into this significant battlefield.
After the tour ends around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in and overnight.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Canakkale: Grand Anzac Hotel, Helen Hotel, or Akol Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 am for a fully guided Troy and Pergamon Tour.
The tour begins with a visit to the Trojan Horse, followed by stops at the Sacrificial Altars and the 3,700-year-old city walls. You will explore the Houses of Troy I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). The remains of various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX will also be part of the visit.
After concluding the Troy tour around 10:30 am, you will depart for Bergama. Upon arrival at 1:30 pm, lunch will be served before starting the fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour.
In Pergamon, you will visit the ancient Acropolis, Library, which once held 200,000 books, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, and the famous Altar of Zeus, now located in Berlin. You will also see the Gymnasium situated on terraces, Lower Agora, the Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000, and the Temple of Dionysus.
After the tour ends around 5:30 pm, you will depart for Selçuk, arriving at 8:00 pm, and then continue to Kuşadası, arriving by 8:30 pm. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kuşadası hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selçuk, where the full group will gather. Your Pamukkale tour will begin with an 8:30 am departure from Selçuk, and the drive to Pamukkale will take approximately 3 hours. Along the way, there will be a 10-minute stop for a restroom break after 1.5 hours.
Upon arriving in Pamukkale at around 11:45 am, you will first enjoy lunch. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 pm, your guided tour of Pamukkale and the Hierapolis area will commence, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will witness the breathtaking Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by calcareous salt deposits.
You will also explore the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis, including its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore on your own. As an optional activity, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense) during this free time. Your tour guide will provide details about the exact meeting point and time.
After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası, with an expected arrival time of approximately 7:30 pm.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Pamukkale: Adempira Thermal & Spa Hotel OR Colossae Thermal Hotel OR Hierapark Thermal & Spa Hotel Deluxe.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel at around 8:30 am. You will then be picked up to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus, the ancient Greek city that played a vital role as a cultural and commercial hub in its time. During your visit, you’ll explore key highlights such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain.
After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last years. Next, you will pass by the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though little remains of the structure today.
Then, you’ll explore the beautiful Isa Bey Mosque, a fine example of Seljuk architecture.
After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you will be dropped off at your preferred location: either in Kuşadası or İzmir city center, at İzmir Airport, or at the main bus terminal in İzmir by 5:00 pm. This marks the end of the tour and our services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul city center (European side only).
- 1-night accommodation in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 2-night accommodation in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking professional guide during the tours.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch).
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Transportation from Ephesus at the end of the tour on Day 4 (bus and/or flight tickets are not included).
- Optional tours mentioned in the itinerary (available at an additional cost).
- Services not specifically listed in the program.
- Drinks and dinners.
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
Important notes
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
- The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
- For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation.
- For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation.
- For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation.
- For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must do so at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, will be deducted from your paid balance. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Callum P.(Perth, Australia)January 10, 2026 Emotional and busy few daysWe booked this trip specifically to pay our respects at the memorials and it was worth the long journey. The atmosphere at Anzac Cove is something I will never forget. Since we were a small group of friends traveling together, we really appreciated that the van wasn't overcrowded. The days are packed and moving from Troy to Pergamon felt a bit rushed, but I suppose that is the only way to fit it all in. I have to thank Mr. Ayhan who met us at the hotel in Kusadasi to make sure our room arrangements were correct since we needed separate beds. The food at the lunch stops was average buffet style, but the dinner at the hotel in Pamukkale was actually quite tasty. Definitely bring good walking shoes for the calcium travertines because it gets slippery.Date of Experience: October 08, 2025
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