Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli Tour (3 Days - 2 Nights)
Tour Details
1 local flights; Istanbul Airport (IST)è Izmir Airport (ADB)
Hotel Options; 4* & 5* Hotels on Half Board Basis (Breakfast and Dinner)
Vehicle : Brand new, airconditioned Bus (type of vehicle will be organised upon to number of participants)
Guidance: Professional and Licensed Guide
Language options; English & Spanish
Local flight companies; Turkish Airlines or Sunexpress or Pegasus
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Day 1
Day 1: Journey Through Time with the Ancient City of Ephesus (Istanbul → Izmir)
You will be taken to the airport by private transfer from your hotel in Istanbul at approximately 7 o'clock in the morning. After your short flight from Istanbul to Izmir, you will reach Ephesus with a comfortable journey of approximately one hour with your guide who will meet you at Izmir Airport.
Your tour begins with the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in history. The Library of Celsus, the Great Theater and the Temple of Hadrian take you back to the Roman period. Then, you visit the sacred House of Virgin Mary and take a short break in a spiritual atmosphere.
Afterwards, you explore the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the Isa Bey Mosque, and have a panoramic view of Selçuk Castle. During the tour, you visit a workshop where traditional Turkish hand-made carpets are introduced, get to know local products and have a lunch consisting of local delicacies.
At the end of the tour, you are transferred to your hotel and given free time. You spend the night at your hotel in the Ephesus region.
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Day 2
Day 2: From Pergamon to Troy - Myth and Civilization
You check out of your hotel at 08:00 in the morning and begin your approximately 3-hour journey to Pergamon accompanied by your guide. Your first stop is the Acropolis of Pergamon, the groundbreaking center of science and medicine in ancient times. You walk through history among the theater, library ruins and temples.
After the lunch break, you set off towards the legendary Troy mentioned in Homer's epics. You will walk around the ancient city of Troy with your guide and see the famous Trojan Horse up close. The mystical atmosphere of the Troas region will take you back thousands of years.
You will reach Canakkale in the evening, check in to your hotel and spend the night here.
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Day 3
Day 3: Gallipoli Peninsula and Return to Istanbul
You will check out of your hotel at 08:00 in the morning and meet your guide. Today's route includes the Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most striking fronts of modern history.
First, you will reach ANZAC Cove and visit the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair monuments built in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Then, you will visit the original trenches in the Nek and Johnston's Jolly regions. Your guide will convey the historical events that took place in these regions to you with his impressive narration.
After the tour, your return journey to Istanbul will begin by vehicle. As you drive along the shores of the Marmara Sea, traces of three days full of history and emotions remain in your mind.
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Hotel
Place to Visit
Price Includes
Domestic Flight Ticket from Istanbul to Ephesus (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
2 Nights Accommodation (1 Night in Kusadasi + 1 Night in Canakkale)
Airport Transfers
Group Tour up to 42 Persons
Licensed Tour Guide during the Tours
Entrance Tickets to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation with A/C minivans
Breakfast at the Hotels and Lunch during the Tours (vegetarian, vegan, or halal options available)
Price Excludes
Personal Expenses
Dinner & Beverages
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Join this historical tour to experience thousands of years of history together and leave unforgettable traces