5-Day Ancient Turkey Tour: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli

Sebaik sahaja anda tiba di Lapangan Terbang Izmir, pusat bandar Izmir atau Pelabuhan Kuşadası, wakil kami akan bertemu anda dan mengatur pemindahan anda ke hotel anda di Kuşadası. Selepas daftar masuk, anda boleh berehat di hotel atau meneroka Kuşadası mengikut rentak anda sendiri untuk sepanjang hari. Bermalam di Kuşadası.

After breakfast at around 7:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kuşadası 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. The drive to Pamukkale takes approximately 3 hours, including a 10-minute restroom break after 1.5 hours. Upon arriving in Pamukkale around 11:45 AM, you will first enjoy lunch. After lunch, at approximately 1:00 PM, your guided tour of Pamukkale dan Hierapolis area will begin, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will witness the breathtaking Tebing Kapas, keajaiban semula jadi yang terbentuk daripada mendapan garam berkapur.

You will also explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, termasuk Basilica, Teater, dan Mandian Rom. Pada akhir lawatan berpandu, anda akan mempunyai sedikit masa lapang untuk meneroka sendiri. Sebagai aktiviti pilihan, anda boleh memilih untuk berenang di Kolam Antik Pamukkale (at your own expense) during this free time. Your tour guide will inform you of the exact meeting point and time. At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up around 8:30 AM to begin your full-day tour of Efesus, one of the most important cities of the ancient world. Highlights of your visit include the Kuil Hadrian, the impressive Teater Hebat, dan Air Pancut Trajan. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the Rumah Perawan Maria, a sacred site believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her final years. You’ll also visit the site of the once-majestic Kuil Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—of which only a few columns and ruins remain today. Your final stop will be the elegant Masjid Isabey, a beautiful 14th-century structure that reflects the grandeur of Seljuk architecture. At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası for the evening. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At approximately 10:30 AM, you will be picked up for your transfer to Pergamon, with an additional pick-up in Selçuk at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival in Bergama around 1:00 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided tour at 1:45 PM. Your visit begins at the Akropolis Pergamon, the hilltop stronghold that once served as the cultural and political heart of this powerful ancient city. There, you will explore the Kuil Athena and the monumental Kuil Trajan, both showcasing the grandeur of Greco-Roman architecture.

You will continue to the iconic Mezbah Zeus, often referred to as the “Throne of Satan,” whose remains are now preserved in the Berlin Museum. The tour proceeds to the breathtaking Teater Pergamon, one of the steepest theaters in the ancient world, with a capacity of 10,000. You’ll also visit the Perpustakaan Hebat, which once held over 200,000 scrolls and rivaled the famed Library of Alexandria. Additional highlights include the Kuil Dionysus and the Lower Agora, an important commercial and civic space during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. At approximately 6:00 PM, depart for Çanakkale. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a restful evening. Overnight in Çanakkale.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Çanakkale and be picked up around 8:30 AM. Your morning will begin with an exciting tour of the Troy Ancient City, di mana anda akan meneroka tapak bersejarah ikonik termasuk yang terkenal Kuda Trojan, a replica symbolizing the legendary trick used during the Trojan War, and the Sacrificial Altars, ancient ceremonial sites that date back thousands of years. The 3700-year-old City Walls will provide a glimpse into the ancient fortifications of the city. You will also visit the Rumah-rumah Troy I, dating from 3000 B.C. to 2500 B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) where councils and meetings took place, and the Odeon, an ancient concert hall. Finally, you will witness the remains of cities from Troy I through Troy IX, offering a fascinating look at the layers of history spanning different eras.

The Troy tour will conclude around 11:30 AM, after which you will be transferred to Eceabat. Here, you will have some free time until 1:00 PM to explore at your leisure. Lunch will then be provided at a local restaurant in Eceabat, giving you the opportunity to enjoy regional flavors.

In the afternoon, the Gallipoli Tour will commence. You will visit several significant sites, starting with Pantai Brighton, tapak pendaratan yang dimaksudkan semasa kempen Gallipoli, diikuti oleh Tanah Perkuburan Pantai terletak di Teluk ANZAC, the resting place of many soldiers from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Continuing on, you will see Tanah Perkuburan Ariburnu, terletak berhampiran tempat pendaratan gelombang ANZAC pertama, dan Tapak Peringatan ANZAC, yang memberi penghormatan kepada para askar yang berjuang dalam kempen bersejarah ini.

Lawatan itu kemudiannya akan diteruskan ke Tugu Peringatan Lone Pine Australia, yang memperingati penaklukan parit Turki oleh pasukan Australia semasa serangan Ogos. Anda akan meneroka Johnston's Jolly, di mana parit dan terowong yang dipelihara yang digunakan oleh tentera Bersekutu dan Turki masih boleh dilihat. Perjalanan diteruskan ke Tanah Perkuburan Rejimen Infantri ke-57 Turki, satu penghormatan kepada tentera Turki yang gagah berani yang berjuang dengan gagah berani, diikuti dengan lawatan ke Nek, sebuah permatang sempit yang menjadi tapak pertempuran tragis bagi pasukan ANZAC. Lawatan itu akan berakhir di Tugu Peringatan Chunuk Bair New Zealand, dedicated to the New Zealand soldiers who participated in one of the campaign’s most critical battles. At around 6:00 PM, the tour will end, and you will begin your journey back to Istanbul. The expected arrival in Istanbul is around 11:00 PM, at which point you will be dropped off at your hotel. This will be the end of our tour and services.