7-Day Magical Turkey Odyssey: Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy & Gallipoli

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Cappadocia, where you will meet your guide and begin your full-day Lawatan Cappadocia Utara.

The day begins with a visit to Lembah Devrent, known for its surreal fairy chimneys and imaginative rock formations. Next, continue to Lembah Pasabag (Lembah Monks), where the striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles await. Then, head to Avanos, a town famous for its centuries-old pottery traditions along the Kızılırmak River.

After lunch at a local restaurant, your tour continues to the Muzium Terbuka Zelve. Here, you’ll explore ancient rock-carved churches and dwellings that reflect the monastic life of early Christians. Toward the end of the day, stop at Uchisar for panoramic views. Although entry into the castle is not included, the surrounding landscape provides fantastic photo opportunities.

Following the tour, at approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Evening Activities (available at an additional cost; only one can be selected due to timing):
– Traditional Turkish Night Show with Dinner
– 2-hour ATV Safari Tour
– Lawatan Menunggang Kuda 2 jam
– 1-hour Whirling Dervish Show

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 AM, you will be picked up and meet your guide to begin your Lawatan Cappadocia Selatan. Hari ini bermula dengan lawatan ke tempat yang menakjubkan Lembah Merah, where you’ll explore ancient rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the vibrant Lembah Rose (Güllüdere Vadisi).

Seterusnya, lawati Kampung Cavusin, a historic settlement known for its abandoned cave houses and early Christian churches. Around noon, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you’ll explore the picturesque Lembah Merpati (Güvercinlik Vadisi), followed by a visit to either the Bandar Bawah Tanah Kaymakli atau Bandar Bawah Tanah Ozkonak, both built by early Christians seeking refuge from persecution.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to either Kayseri atau Lapangan Terbang Nevşehir for your late evening flight to Antalya, with a layover in Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Antalya Airport, at approximately 1:30 AM, a representative holding a sign with your name will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Antalya for check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, an ancient city originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest in the Pamphylia region. Here, you’ll explore the expansive ruins that reveal the grandeur of this historical site.

From Perge, you’ll continue to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, a stunningly well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a seating capacity of 15,000, the theater remains a venue for festivals and concerts today, showcasing some of the best Roman theater architecture.

Following Aspendos, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river, offering a tranquil setting to enjoy local cuisine. After lunch, the tour heads to Sisi (pronounced “Seeday”), one of Turkey’s most well-preserved classical cities. Once a significant port city, Side also hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, important structures were built here, including the large theater, Mandian Rom, and the majestic Kuil Apollo.

In Side, you’ll have an hour of free time to explore the charming streets, discover additional ruins, or enjoy the seaside. On the way back to Antalya, there will be a stop at the picturesque Air Terjun Manavgat, where you can relax, take photos, and enjoy the serene natural setting.

After the visit to the waterfall, you’ll be driven back to Antalya and transferred to your hotel for the evening. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to Antalya’s main bus station. From there, you will board an intercity day coach to Denizli (duration: approximately 5 hours). Upon your arrival at the Denizli bus station, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up around 10:30 am for a guided exploration of Pamukkale and its ancient wonders.

Begin your tour at the world-famous Travertin Pamukkale, where thermal spring waters have created dazzling white terraces cascading down the hillside. Enjoy walking across these stunning formations and taking in the natural beauty.

Next, visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Highlights of the site include the massive Teater Hierapolis, the sacred Kuil Apollo, and the beautifully preserved Mandian Rom.

After the guided tour, you will have approximately 1 jam masa lapang. During this time, you may choose to swim in the historic Kolam Antik Pamukkale (optional, with an extra entrance fee), where ancient columns lie submerged in warm, mineral-rich waters.

The Pamukkale tour ends around 4:00 pm. After the tour, you will travel by private vehicle to your hotel in Kusadasi (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Selepas sarapan pagi, daftar keluar dari hotel anda di Kuşadası. Sekitar jam 8:30 pagi, pemandu pelancong anda akan menjemput anda untuk memulakan lawatan sehari penuh anda. Efesus, bandar Yunani purba yang memainkan peranan penting dalam era klasik dan agama Kristian awal. Semasa lawatan anda, anda akan meneroka runtuhan Ephesus, termasuk tapak utama seperti Kuil Hadrian, yang Teater Hebat, dan Air Pancut Trajan.

Selepas penerokaan pagi, anda akan berehat untuk makan tengah hari sebelum melawat Rumah Perawan Maria, sebuah tapak yang damai di mana dipercayai Perawan Maria menghabiskan tahun-tahun terakhirnya. Selepas ini, anda akan melalui Kuil Artemis. Walaupun hanya beberapa sisa yang tinggal, ia pernah berdiri sebagai salah satu daripada Tujuh Keajaiban Dunia Purba.

Seterusnya, anda akan melawat Masjid Isa Bey, a masterpiece of 14th-century Seljuk architecture. The tour will conclude around 4:00 PM.

Selepas lawatan, anda akan dibawa pulang ke Kusadasi, di mana anda akan mempunyai sedikit masa lapang sebelum menaiki bas awam ke Canakkale at approximately 6:00 PM. The bus journey will include two breaks for personal needs. You are expected to arrive in Canakkale around 12:30 AM, where a representative will meet you at the bus station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Canakkale.

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 Lawatan Troy, di mana anda akan meneroka tapak bersejarah ikonik termasuk yang terkenal Kuda Trojan, replika yang melambangkan helah legenda yang digunakan semasa Perang Trojan, dan Altar Korban, tapak upacara purba yang berusia ribuan tahun. Tembok Kota berusia 3700 tahun akan memberikan gambaran sekilas tentang kubu-kubu purba bandar ini. Anda juga akan melawat Rumah-rumah Troy I, bertarikh dari 3000 SM hingga 2500 SM., yang Bouleuterion (Bangunan Senat) tempat majlis dan mesyuarat berlangsung, dan Odeon, sebuah dewan konsert purba. Akhirnya, anda akan menyaksikan tinggalan bandar dari Troy I hingga Troy IX, menawarkan pandangan menarik pada lapisan sejarah yang merangkumi era yang berbeza.

The Troy tour will conclude around 11:30 AM, after which you will be transferred to Eceabat. Di sini, anda akan mempunyai masa lapang sehingga jam 1:00 petang untuk meneroka mengikut masa lapang anda. Makan tengah hari kemudiannya akan disediakan di restoran tempatan di Eceabat, memberikan anda peluang untuk menikmati citarasa serantau.

Pada sebelah petang, Lawatan Gallipoli akan bermula. Anda akan melawat beberapa tempat penting, bermula dengan Pantai Brighton, tapak pendaratan yang dimaksudkan semasa kempen Gallipoli, diikuti oleh Tanah Perkuburan Pantai terletak di Teluk Anzac, tempat peristirahatan ramai askar dari Kor Tentera Darat Australia dan New Zealand (ANZAC). Teruskan, anda akan lihat Tanah Perkuburan Ari Burnu, 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 Tugu Peringatan Turki Rejimen ke-57, 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, didedikasikan untuk askar New Zealand yang menyertai salah satu pertempuran paling kritikal dalam kempen tersebut.

At around 4:30 PM, the tour will end, and you will board the bus around 6:30 PM to 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 mark the end of the day’s excursion and our services.