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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
Tour Overview
Experience history and heritage on the 3-Day Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul, a perfect journey through Turkey’s iconic battlefields and ancient cities. Begin in Istanbul and explore the WWI memorials at Gallipoli, the legendary ruins of Troy, and the well-preserved streets of Ephesus. The tour concludes in either Kuşadası or İzmir, ideal for further Aegean adventures. Book now for an unforgettable journey through Turkey’s historical heartlands!
Highlights:
- Guided tour of Gallipoli’s WWI battlefields and memorials
- Visit the ancient city of Troy and its famed wooden horse replica
- Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus
- See the Temple of Artemis, one of the ancient wonders
- Flexible tour end in Kuşadası or İzmir
Full 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 Çanakkale: Grand Anzac Hotel or 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, check out of your hotel in Çanakkale. At 8:30 am, you will be picked up to begin your morning guided tour of Troy Ancient City, the legendary site immortalized in Homer’s Iliad. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and includes key highlights such as the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), current excavation sites, and the layered remains of the city from Troy I through Troy IX.
After the tour, you will return to Çanakkale to board a public intercity bus to Selçuk/Kuşadası, departing around 12:30 pm. The journey takes approximately 6.5 hours, with two short breaks en route for personal needs. Upon arrival at the Kuşadası or Selçuk bus station (around 7:00 pm), you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası for check-in and overnight stay.
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, 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.
Includes/Excludes
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.
- 1-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 3 (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.
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.
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