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Istanbul
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Kusadasi or Izmir
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Group
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English
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18 - 25
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
Tour Overview
This 3-day tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through Turkey’s rich past, starting with the historic Gallipoli battlefields, exploring the legendary ruins of Troy, and continuing to the ancient city of Pergamon, before ending at the stunning Ephesus. Discover each site’s secrets with knowledgeable local guides who bring history to life. Perfect for history lovers! Book now to start your adventure.
Highlights:
- Walk through the historic Gallipoli battlefields, including ANZAC Cove.
- Explore the ancient ruins of Troy and the iconic Trojan Horse.
- Visit Pergamon’s Acropolis, with its grand temples and theaters.
- Wander through the ancient city of Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis.
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary, an important pilgrimage site.
Full Itinerary
Your day begins early with a pick-up from your hotel. For those staying near the Taksim area, expect a pick-up around 06:00 – 06:15. If you’re in the Sultanahmet area, pick-up will be between 06:30 – 07:00. You’ll then depart for Eceabat in a comfortable, non-smoking, air-conditioned minibus.
Around 11:20, you will arrive in Eceabat and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, at 12:30, you’ll embark on a fully guided tour of Gallipoli. The tour includes significant historical sites such as Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery, and the ANZAC Commemorative Site. You’ll also visit the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (where you can explore Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
After the tour ends around 16:30, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in, where you’ll spend the night.
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.
Your day begins at 08:00 with a pick-up from your hotel for a fully guided tour of Troy. During this tour, you will explore remarkable sites including the Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, and the 3,700-year-old city walls. You’ll also visit the Houses of Troy I (dating back to 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterium (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). Learn about the ongoing excavations and discover the remains of the nine different cities that existed from Troy I through to Troy IX.
After wrapping up the Troy tour around 10:30, you will depart for Pergamon. On arrival, around 13:30, enjoy lunch before starting a fully guided tour of the Pergamon Acropolis. During this tour, you will explore the ancient city of Pergamon, a former major power in the ancient world and a renowned center of learning and the arts. Highlights of this tour include the Acropolis, the Library which once held 200,000 books, the Temple of Athena, and the Temple of Trajan. You will also see the Altar of Zeus (now housed in the Berlin Museum), the Gymnasium built on terraces, the Lower Agora, and the Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000. The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Dionysus.
The tour ends around 17:30, after which you’ll depart for Kuşadası. You will arrive at your hotel around 20:30, where you can relax after an enriching day of exploration. Overnight 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, check out from your hotel. Around 8:30 am, you will be picked up for a fully guided tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.
You will first explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, where you can walk through its grand temples, streets, and historic ruins. Next, visit the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, showcasing its fascinating history. Continue to the Library of Celsus, an iconic structure renowned for its architectural beauty and its role as a mausoleum. You will then move on to the Great Theatre, a magnificent structure that offers a glimpse into ancient Roman entertainment and culture. The tour will also include a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred pilgrimage site for many Christians, believed to be where Mary spent her final years.
The tour will conclude around 4:00 pm. Afterward, you will be transferred to Kusadasi city center or dropped off at Izmir Airport around 5:00 pm, marking the end of the day’s tour and services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and depart for Gallipoli (on the European side of Istanbul only).
- 1 night in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Kuşadası at a 4-star or boutique hotel, including breakfast.
- English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as per the itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch).
- Entrance fees for visits mentioned in the itinerary.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Services not specified in the program.
- Drinks during meals.
- Tips for the driver and guide.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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, a cancellation fee of USD 80 per person 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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