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5-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Gallipoli & Troy Tour

5 Days
  • Istanbul
  • Istanbul
  • Group
  • English

Itinerary Overview:

Step into Turkey’s rich past on the 5-Day Istanbul, Ephesus, Gallipoli and Troy Tour. Begin in Istanbul, exploring Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Continue to Ephesus, where you’ll see the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, the Trajan Fountain, and the House of the Virgin Mary, along with the Temple of Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque. Travel north to legendary Troy and witness the Trojan Horse and ancient ruins, before honoring WWI history at Gallipoli’s ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, and more. This compact journey is the perfect mix of ancient wonders and modern history—book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Trip Highlights:

  • Istanbul – Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque & Blue Mosque
  • Topkapi Palace – Ottoman heritage
  • Grand Bazaar – shopping & culture
  • Ephesus – Temple of Hadrian & Great Theater
  • House of Virgin Mary – sacred site
  • Temple of Artemis – ancient wonder
  • Isa Bey Mosque – Seljuk architecture
  • Troy – Trojan Horse & city walls
  • Gallipoli – ANZAC Cove & memorials

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  • Day
    1

    Arrival in Istanbul – Airport Transfer & Free Day

    Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

  • Day
    2

    Full-Day Istanbul Tour – Evening Flight to Izmir

    After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks. The day begins with a visit to the magnificent Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Grand Mosque, followed by the stunning Blue Mosque and the historic Hippodrome. Continue to the impressive Topkapi Palace Museum, which served as the residence of Ottoman sultans for centuries, and end your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for traditional handicrafts, jewelry, and souvenirs. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your late evening flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası for an overnight stay.

  • Day
    3

    Ephesus Tour – Intercity Local Bus to Çanakkale (443.6 km)

    After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kuşadası. At around 8:30 AM, your tour guide will pick you up to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus, the ancient Greek city that played a crucial role in the classical era and early Christianity. During your visit, you’ll explore the ruins of Ephesus, including key sites such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, and the Trajan Fountain.

    After a morning of exploration, you will break for lunch before visiting the House of the Virgin Mary, a peaceful site where it is believed the Virgin Mary spent her final years. Following this, you’ll pass by the Temple of Artemis. Although only a few remnants remain, it once stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

    Next, you will visit the Isa Bey Mosque, a masterpiece of 14th-century Seljuk architecture. The tour will conclude around 4:00 pm.

    After the tour, you will be driven back to Kusadasi, where you will have some free time before boarding a public bus to 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.

  • Day
    4

    Troy and Gallipoli Combination Tour – Evening Transfer to Istanbul

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Çanakkale and be ready for pick-up around 8:30 AM. The day begins with an exciting visit to Troy Ancient City, where you will see the legendary Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3,700-year-old city walls, and remains from Troy I to Troy IX, showcasing layers of history from the Bronze Age to the Roman period.

    After the Troy visit ends around 11:30 AM, you will head to Eceabat for lunch and begin the Gallipoli Tour. This afternoon, visit ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, the ANZAC Commemorative Site, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly with preserved trenches, the 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

    After the tour ends around 4:30 PM, you will return to Eceabat. Around 6:00 PM, start your journey back to Istanbul. Upon arrival late in the evening, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

  • Day
    5

    Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

    After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (check-out time is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport based on your flight schedule. End of our tour and services.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • All airport and hotel transfers mentioned in the itinerary, including arrival and departure services
  • Domestic flight ticket: Istanbul → Izmir
  • Intercity bus ticket from Kuşadası to Çanakkale
  • 2 nights in Istanbul at a special class or 4-star hotel, including breakfast
  • 1 night in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast
  • 1 night in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast
  • Services of a professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International flight tickets
  • Visa to enter Turkey
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost)
  • Services not mentioned in the program
  • Dinners and drinks

Important notes

  • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described in the program will take place.
  • This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour upon request at an additional cost.
  • Regular group tours include shopping stops as part of the itinerary.
  • Please provide your arrival details at the time of booking.
  • The Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays due to religious prayer services. On these days, only the outside area of the Blue Mosque can be visited.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during religious holidays
  • 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.

FAQs

Will I travel with the same group and guide throughout the tour?

Our multi-day Turkey packages are regular group/shared tour arrangements, not fully escorted tours with one tour leader and the same guests from arrival to departure. Sightseeing tours are shared and usually operate with about 15-20 guests, but group size and participants may change by city or day as travelers join or leave different scheduled tours. Licensed English-speaking guides lead scheduled sightseeing visits only. Guides do not travel with guests on domestic flights, intercity buses, airport transfers, hotel transfers, or free-time periods unless this is specifically stated in the itinerary. For flights, buses, and transfers, guests are met by our driver or local representative at airports, bus terminals, or hotels and assisted with the planned transfer. One Nation Travel coordinates the full itinerary, hotels, domestic tickets, transfers, local guides, and support throughout the trip.

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