Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli Tour (4 Days - 3 Nights)
Tour Details
• 1 local flights; Istanbul Airport (IST) 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: Ephesus Ancient City Tour (Istanbul → Izmir)
You are transferred from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport at approximately 7 a.m. You make your flight from Istanbul to Izmir (self check-in). After landing at Izmir Airport, you reach Ephesus with a transfer of approximately 1 hour with the team that welcomes you.
The first stop of the day is Ephesus Ancient City. You witness the traces of the Roman period while walking among the Celsus Library, the Great Theater and the ancient columned streets. Then, a short break is given in the peaceful atmosphere of the Virgin Mary House.
Afterwards, the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, İsa Bey Mosque and the panoramic Selçuk Castle are visited. During the tour, you stop by a center where traditional handmade carpets are introduced, then you have lunch at a local restaurant.
After the tour, you return to the hotel and the remaining time is spent as free time.
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Day 2
Day 2: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
You leave the hotel between 07:30 and 08:00 in the morning and reach Pamukkale with a journey of approximately 3 hours. First, you walk on the snow-white travertines and discover this fascinating miracle of nature up close.
Then, you visit the Ancient City of Hierapolis. You travel to the Roman period with the ancient theater, agora, bath structures and temples.
Free time is given during the tour; if you wish, you can swim in the travertine pools for free or you can enjoy swimming in the Cleopatra Pool for an extra fee (~150 TL).
At the end of the tour, you will arrive in Kusadası with a return journey of approximately 3 hours and spend the night there.
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Day 3
Day 3: Bergama & Troy Tour → Canakkale
After checking out of the hotel at 08:00 in the morning, you will reach Bergama with a journey of approximately 3 hours. You will visit the Acropolis of Bergama, one of the important health and cultural centers of the ancient age. Here, structures such as one of the steepest theaters in the world and the Temple of Athena await you.
After lunch, you will set off towards the legendary Troy Ancient City. Here, you will see the replica of the famous Trojan Horse and follow the traces of 9 different layers of civilization.
You will reach Canakkale in the evening, check into your hotel and stay the night here.
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Day 4
Day 4: Gallipoli Battlefields Tour → Return to Istanbul
You will meet your guide at 08:00 in the morning and begin your tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. In this land, which was one of the most important fronts of World War I;
ANZAC Cove
Lone Pine Memorial Cemetery
Chunuk Bair
The Nek
Johnston’s Jolly
Original WW1 trenches
You visit places like. Accompanied by your guide, you feel the traces of war and walk around the monuments with respect.
At the end of the tour, you set off for Istanbul. The tour ends with arrival in Istanbul in the evening.
Departure & Return Location
Istanbul Hotel
Place to Visit
Price Includes
Domestic Flight for each person (luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin)
3 Nights Accommodation (2 Nights Kusadasi + 1 Night Canakkale)
Airport Transfers
Small-Group Tour up to 15 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
Drinks at Lunch (Optional)
Dinner
Complementaries
An experience full of history and nature awaits you on this special tour where you will live the story of thousands of years step by step!