5-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Gallipoli and Troy Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Transfer & Free Day

Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our representative will be waiting for you at the international arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city on your own.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Muyan Suites OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Tour – Evening Flight to Izmir

After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be picked up around 8:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks. Begin with a visit to the magnificent Hagia Sophia, followed by the stunning Blue Mosque and the historic Hippodrome. Continue to the impressive Topkapi Palace, which served as the residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, and end your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for traditional handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.

After the tour ends around 4:30 PM, you will be transferred to the airport for your evening flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası for an overnight stay.

• Overnight in Kuşadası
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Ephesus Tour – Intercity Bus to Çanakkale

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kuşadası. At around 8:30 AM, your guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most significant ancient cities of the Greco-Roman world and early Christianity.

During your visit, explore the ruins including the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain. After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence. You will also see the remains of the Temple of Artemis and the beautiful Isabey Mosque.

After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, return to Kuşadası and have some free time before boarding a public intercity bus to Çanakkale at approximately 6:00 PM. The journey includes two short breaks for personal needs. Arrival in Çanakkale is expected around 12:30 AM, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

• Overnight in Çanakkale
• Accommodation: Grand Anzac Hotel OR Helen Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Troy and Gallipoli Combination Tour – Evening Transfer to Istanbul

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and be ready for pick-up at 8:30 AM. The day begins with a visit to the legendary Troy Ancient City, where you will see the famous Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old city walls, and remains from Troy I to Troy IX.

After Troy, head to Eceabat for lunch before starting the Gallipoli Tour. This tour covers significant World War I sites including ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, the ANZAC Commemorative Site, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, the 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

After the tour ends around 4:30 PM, return to Eceabat. Around 6:00 PM, depart for Istanbul. Upon arrival late in the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Muyan Suites OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Departure from Istanbul – End of Services

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (check-out time is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport based on your flight schedule. End of our tour and services.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• All airport and hotel transfers mentioned in the itinerary, including arrival and departure services
• Domestic flight ticket: Istanbul → Izmir
• Intercity bus ticket from Kuşadası to Çanakkale
• 2 nights in Istanbul at a special class or 4-star hotel, including breakfast
• 1 night in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
• 1 night in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast
• Services of a professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours
• Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
• Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

• International flight tickets
• Visa to enter Turkey
• Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost)
• Services not mentioned in the program
• Dinners and drinks

Important notes:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described in the program will take place.
• This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour upon request at an additional cost.
• Regular group tours include shopping stops as part of the itinerary.
• Please provide your arrival details at the time of booking.
• The Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays due to religious prayer services. On these days, only the outside area of the Blue Mosque can be visited.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
• During religious holidays, the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
• The sequence of the daily tours within the itinerary may vary depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets, the opening/closing times of various historical sites, and other logistical considerations.