7-Day Magical Turkey Odyssey: Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Troy & Gallipoli

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Cappadocia, where you will meet your guide and begin your full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

The day begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, known for its surreal fairy chimneys and imaginative rock formations. Next, continue to Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), where the striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles await. Then, head to Avanos, a town famous for its centuries-old pottery traditions along the Kızılırmak River.

After lunch at a local restaurant, your tour continues to the Zelve Open Air Museum. Here, you’ll explore ancient rock-carved churches and dwellings that reflect the monastic life of early Christians. Toward the end of the day, stop at Uchisar for panoramic views. Although entry into the castle is not included, the surrounding landscape provides fantastic photo opportunities.

Following the tour, at approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Evening Activities (available at an additional cost; only one can be selected due to timing):
– Traditional Turkish Night Show with Dinner
– 2-hour ATV Safari Tour
– 2-hour Horseback Riding Tour
– 1-hour Whirling Dervish Show

After breakfast, check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 AM, you will be picked up and meet your guide to begin your South Cappadocia Tour. The day begins with a visit to the stunning Red Valley, where you’ll explore ancient rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the vibrant Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi).

Next, visit Cavusin Village, a historic settlement known for its abandoned cave houses and early Christian churches. Around noon, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you’ll explore the picturesque Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik Vadisi), followed by a visit to either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, both built by early Christians seeking refuge from persecution.

At the end of the tour, around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight to Antalya, with a layover in Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Antalya Airport, at approximately 1:30 AM, a representative holding a sign with your name will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Antalya for check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, an ancient city originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest in the Pamphylia region. Here, you’ll explore the expansive ruins that reveal the grandeur of this historical site.

From Perge, you’ll continue to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, a stunningly well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a seating capacity of 15,000, the theater remains a venue for festivals and concerts today, showcasing some of the best Roman theater architecture.

Following Aspendos, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river, offering a tranquil setting to enjoy local cuisine. After lunch, the tour heads to Side (pronounced “Seeday”), one of Turkey’s most well-preserved classical cities. Once a significant port city, Side also hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, important structures were built here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the majestic Temple of Apollo.

In Side, you’ll have an hour of free time to explore the charming streets, discover additional ruins, or enjoy the seaside. On the way back to Antalya, there will be a stop at the picturesque Manavgat Waterfall, where you can relax, take photos, and enjoy the serene natural setting.

After the visit to the waterfall, you’ll be driven back to Antalya and transferred to your hotel for the evening. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to Antalya’s main bus station. From there, you will board an intercity day coach to Denizli (duration: approximately 5 hours). Upon your arrival at the Denizli bus station, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast at your hotel and check-out, you will be picked up around 10:30 am for a guided exploration of Pamukkale and its ancient wonders.

Begin your tour at the world-famous Pamukkale Travertines, where thermal spring waters have created dazzling white terraces cascading down the hillside. Enjoy walking across these stunning formations and taking in the natural beauty.

Next, visit the ancient Greco-Roman city of Hierapolis. Highlights of the site include the massive Hierapolis Theatre, the sacred Temple of Apollo, and the beautifully preserved Roman Baths.

After the guided tour, you will have approximately 1 hour of free time. During this time, you may choose to swim in the historic Pamukkale Antique Pools (optional, with an extra entrance fee), where ancient columns lie submerged in warm, mineral-rich waters.

The Pamukkale tour ends around 4:00 pm. After the tour, you will travel by private vehicle to your hotel in Kusadasi (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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 Great Theater, 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.

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 Troy Tour, 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 Ari Burnu Cemetery, situated near the landing place of the first ANZAC wave, and the ANZAC Commemoration 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 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, 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 4:30 PM, the tour will end, and you will board the bus around 6:30 PM to 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 mark the end of the day’s excursion and our services.