Itinerary Overview
Experience the camaraderie of travel on this exciting 5-Day Ancient Turkey Tour. Beginning in Izmir, you will join a fun, small group to uncover the secrets of the classical world with expert guides. Walk through the marble streets of the Ephesus Ancient City and visit the peaceful House of Virgin Mary. Marvel at the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale and the sprawling ruins of Hierapolis. This guided history trip continues to the spectacular Pergamon Acropolis, followed by the legendary walls of Troy. Finally, pay your respects at the historic Gallipoli Battlefields before concluding your journey in Istanbul. This 5-Day Ancient Turkey Tour offers incredible value and a social atmosphere. Secure your seat today for an unforgettable shared adventure!
Highlights
- Ephesus Ancient City – Roman ruins
- House of Virgin Mary – Sacred shrine
- Pamukkale – Thermal pools
- Hierapolis – Ancient theater
- Pergamon Acropolis – Hilltop temples
- Troy – Wooden Horse
- Gallipoli Battlefields – WWI memorials
Detailed Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Izmir Airport, Izmir city center, or Kuşadası Port, our representative will meet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Kuşadası. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to relax at the hotel or explore Kuşadası at your own pace. 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 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 and the Hierapolis area will begin, led by a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will witness the breathtaking Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by calcareous salt deposits.
You will also explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including its Basilica, Theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore on your own. As an optional activity, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (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.
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 at your hotel, you will be picked up around 8:30 AM to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most important cities of the ancient world. Highlights of your visit include the Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, 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 Temple of 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 Isabey Mosque, 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.
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. 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 Pergamon Acropolis, the hilltop stronghold that once served as the cultural and political heart of this powerful ancient city. There, you will explore the Temple of Athena and the monumental Temple of Trajan, both showcasing the grandeur of Greco-Roman architecture.
You will continue to the iconic Altar of Zeus, often referred to as the “Throne of Satan,” whose remains are now preserved in the Berlin Museum. The tour proceeds to the breathtaking Theater of Pergamon, one of the steepest theaters in the ancient world, with a capacity of 10,000. You’ll also visit the Great Library, which once held over 200,000 scrolls and rivaled the famed Library of Alexandria. Additional highlights include the Temple of 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.
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, 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, where you will explore iconic historical sites including the famous Trojan Horse, 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 Houses of 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 Brighton Beach, the intended landing site during the Gallipoli campaign, followed by Beach Cemetery located at ANZAC Cove, the resting place of many soldiers from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Continuing on, you will see Ariburnu Cemetery, situated near the landing place of the first ANZAC wave, and the ANZAC Commemorative Site, which honors the soldiers who fought in this historic campaign.
The tour will then proceed to the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, which commemorates the capture of Turkish trenches by Australian forces during the August offensive. You will explore Johnston’s Jolly, where the preserved trenches and tunnels used by both Allied and Turkish troops can still be seen. The journey continues to the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, a tribute to the heroic Turkish soldiers who fought valiantly, followed by a visit to The Nek, a narrow ridge that became the site of a tragic battle for ANZAC forces. The tour will conclude at the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, 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.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All pickup and drop-off transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- 3 nights in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast.
- Professional, licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch).
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Service charges and local taxes.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight tickets.
- Turkey Tourist Visa Fees.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not explicitly mentioned in the program.
- Beverages and dinners.
- Travel insurance (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.
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us 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, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. 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.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Charlotte W.(New Zealand)December 28, 2025 Unforgettable 5 Days – Especially Gallipoli!This 5-day tour was absolutely amazing. Ephesus and Pamukkale were breathtaking, but visiting Gallipoli was a truly special and emotional moment for me. The organization was flawless and the guide was excellent. I highly recommend this trip!Date of Experience: November 04, 2025
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