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15 - 20
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Airplane
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Group
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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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Istanbul
Itinerary Overview
Explore Turkey’s iconic past and breathtaking landscapes on the 7-Day Classical Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli. This immersive journey blends ancient wonders with natural beauty, guiding you through bustling bazaars, Greco-Roman ruins, and unforgettable World War I memorials. From the historic streets of Istanbul to the thermal terraces of Pamukkale, this tour offers a captivating overview of Turkey’s rich cultural heritage. Ready to step into history? Book your adventure today!
Highlights:
- Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque in Istanbul
- Cotton Castle & Hierapolis in Pamukkale
- Ancient city of Ephesus and Temple of Artemis
- Ruins of Pergamon & legendary city of Troy
- Gallipoli WWI battlefields & memorials
Detailed Itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our professional representative will greet you at the international arrivals area, holding a sign with our agency code for easy identification.
After a brief meet-and-greet, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to unwind after your journey or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
For a memorable first evening, you may opt to join an optional Night Cruise on the Bosphorus, featuring a delicious dinner and live entertainment aboard a scenic boat ride between two continents. (Additional cost applies.)
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
First, visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of Christian and Islamic heritage.
Next, head to Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets, a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.
Continue with a stop at Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life. Here, admire the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain, each steeped in historical significance.
After these explorations, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant and savor traditional Turkish cuisine.
In the afternoon, discover Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Walk through its grand courtyards and treasuries, and optionally visit the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan and his family.
Conclude your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Explore its lively atmosphere and browse through an array of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore more of Istanbul at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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.
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight from Istanbul to Denizli Airport. Flight times may vary depending on availability. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Pamukkale, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour.
Your first destination is Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters. After Karahayit, we will drive to Pamukkale and begin the visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis. The highlights of Hierapolis include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantine Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and Theater. You’ll also have opportunities to take photos from the best vantage points in Pamukkale.
Next, enjoy a lunch break at a local traditional Turkish restaurant.
After lunch, you will be given some free time to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense) during this free time.
Afterward, you’ll meet your guide and have a chance to walk in the middle of the Pamukkale Travertines (White Cliffs) from top to bottom without shoes and socks.
After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kusadasi, with an estimated arrival time of 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will proceed to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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, you will check out of your hotel at approximately 8:30 AM and be picked up to join your group and tour guide. The day begins with a full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most extraordinary and well-preserved ancient cities of the classical world. As you walk through its awe-inspiring ruins, you’ll visit the Temple of Hadrian, admire the grandeur of the Great Theater, stroll along the historic Curetes Street, and view the intricately designed Trajan Fountain, built in honor of Emperor Trajan.
Following a traditional Turkish lunch, the tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, a serene pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final years. You’ll then explore the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and conclude with a visit to the Isabey Mosque, a beautiful example of Seljuk-era architecture.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 PM. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. 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, the terraced Gymnasium, 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 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.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Çanakkale and be picked up around 8:30 AM. The day begins with the Troy Tour, where you’ll explore some of the most iconic archaeological sites of antiquity, including the Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). You will walk through the layers of history from Troy I to Troy IX, witnessing the evolution of a city that inspired legends.
After the tour ends around 11:30 AM, you’ll be transferred to Eceabat. Enjoy some free time before lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, the Gallipoli Tour begins, covering significant World War I landmarks. You’ll visit Brighton Beach, the Beach Cemetery at ANZAC Cove, and the Respect to Mehmetçik Monument. The tour continues with the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly—where original Allied and Turkish trenches can be seen—The Nek, the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, and the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery.
At around 4:30 PM, you will return to Eceabat. Departure for Istanbul is scheduled for approximately 6:00 PM, with arrival around 11:00 PM. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn 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 from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All airport transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight ticket from Istanbul to Denizli.
- 3 nights in Istanbul at a special class or 4-star hotel with breakfast.
- 2 nights in Kuşadası at a 4-star hotel with breakfast.
- 1 night in Çanakkale at a 3-star hotel with breakfast.
- English-speaking professional guide during all tours.
- Meals as outlined 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
- Drinks with meals
- Travel insurance (recommended)
IMPORTANT INFO:
- 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 additional cost, it 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.
- On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After reviewing the detailed tour itinerary, you can make an online reservation by following these steps:
- Select Your Tour Details:
- Go to the tour itinerary page.
- On the right side of the page, find the online booking form.
- Select the number of travelers and your desired tour start date.
- Choose Extra Options (Add-Ons):
- Proceed to the next step to view available add-ons.
- Choose any extra options you wish to include in your tour package.
- Provide Your Information & Passenger Details:
- Continue to the checkout page.
- Fill in the required personal details (name, email, phone number, etc.).
- Enter the passenger information using valid passport details.
- Click “Place Order” to submit the form and complete your reservation request.
- Enter Your Visa or MasterCard Credit Card Information
- Please enter a valid Visa or MasterCard to complete your booking.
- The credit card used for payment must belong to one of the travelers who will be participating in the tour. This is required for verification and security purposes.
- Once the required 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your tour reservation will be confirmed via email within 24 hours.
- The remaining 70% balance must be paid in cash to our representative on the day you arrive in Istanbul. You will receive a receipt upon payment. If you prefer to pay the remaining balance by credit card, a 5% bank processing fee will be added to cover transaction costs.
Deposit Payment
- A 30% deposit is required for most tours in Turkey to guarantee your reservation.
- For some special tours, full payment may be requested at the time of booking.
- The 30% deposit is collected when booking online.
- Once the deposit is received, your reservation is confirmed and secured.
Remaining Balance Payment
- The remaining 70% balance is paid upon arrival in Istanbul. However, if your tour starts in a different city, the payment can be made to our local representative in that city at the start of your tour.
- You may pay the remaining balance in cash, in either Euros (EUR) or US Dollars (USD).
- If you choose to pay in USD, the amount will be calculated based on the Euro-to-USD exchange rate on the day of payment.
- Due to daily exchange rate fluctuations, the exact USD amount cannot be provided in advance.
- If you pay in Euros, no conversion is needed and the listed balance amount will apply directly.
Credit Card Payment Option
- Alternatively, the remaining balance can be paid using a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
- All credit card payments are processed in Euros (EUR) by One Nation Travel.
- If your card account is in another currency, your bank may charge a currency conversion fee.
- A 5% bank processing fee will also be added to credit card transactions for the remaining balance.
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.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. Upon your arrival and departure, we provide complimentary transfers between the airport and your hotel.
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.
On domestic flights in Turkey, the luggage allowance is 15 kg (33 lbs) per person for checked baggage. For carry-on luggage, you are allowed one piece weighing up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) per person. If your total luggage weight per person is within these limits, you should be fine.
Please note that any excess luggage weight over 15 kg for checked baggage will incur additional charges by the airlines. These extra charges are not included in the tour price and are your responsibility to pay directly to the airline at the time of check-in. We recommend packing accordingly to avoid any unexpected fees.
Your luggage is your own responsibility throughout the tour. Please ensure that you handle any issues related to overweight or excess baggage directly with the airlines.
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.
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