5 Day Cappadocia Pamukkale Ephesus Gallipoli and Troy Tour

Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour

1. Pass by
   Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative holding a sign with your name. You’ll then be transferred to Cappadocia, where you will meet your guide and begin the North Cappadocia tour.

Day 2: South Cappadocia Tour – Flight to Izmir

1. Red Valley
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Walk through the vibrant Red Valley, known for its dramatic red-colored rock formations and ancient cave dwellings carved into the hillsides by early Christians.
2. Rose Valley
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Continue your journey in Rose Valley, offering soft pink hues, hidden cave chapels, and peaceful trails surrounded by fairy chimneys and fruit orchards.
3. Cavusin Village
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Explore Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia, known for its ancient cave houses and churches carved into the cliffs.
4. Pigeon Valley
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Take in panoramic views of Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into the volcanic rock, used for collecting fertilizer by locals.
5. Kaymakli Underground City
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Discover Kaymakli Underground City, a vast multi-level complex once used by early Christians for protection during invasions.

Day 3: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Travel to Kusadasi

1. Karahayit
   20m · Admission ticket included
   See the vibrant red-colored thermal waters, rich in minerals and believed to have healing properties.
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Walk through the ruins of this Greco-Roman city with highlights including the Necropolis, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
3. Pamukkale Theater
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Admire this large and well-preserved Roman theater with seating for 15,000 and a spectacular view of the valley.
4. Cleopatra Pools
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Swim among ancient columns in the warm, mineral-rich waters of this historical pool. Entrance fee not included.
5. Pamukkale
   30m
   Walk barefoot across dazzling white terraces shaped by mineral-rich waters—these Pamukkale travertines, known as Cotton Cliffs, are one of Turkey’s most iconic natural wonders.

Day 4: Ephesus Tour – Travel to Canakkale by Local Bus

1. Kusadasi
   Pass by
   After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 8:30 AM, you’ll be picked up to begin your full-day guided tour of Ephesus and surrounding historical sites.
2. Ephesus Ancient City
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Walk through one of the most impressive Roman cities in the world. Highlights include the Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and ancient marble streets.
3. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit this sacred site believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. Set on a peaceful hillside, it’s a pilgrimage site for many.
4. The Temple of Artemis
   15m · Admission ticket included
   View the few remaining columns of the once-grand Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
5. Isa Bey Mosque
   30m
   Admire the architecture of this 14th-century Seljuk mosque, featuring beautiful stonework and an open courtyard.
6. Canakkale
   6h
   After the tour, you’ll return to Kusadasi and board a public intercity bus to Canakkale around 6:30 PM. The journey takes approximately 6 hours with two rest stops. Upon arrival in Canakkale around 12:30 AM, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Canakkale

Day 5: Troy & Gallipoli Tour – Return to Istanbul

1. Pass by
   After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Canakkale. Around 8:30 AM, you’ll be picked up to begin your combined full-day Troy and Gallipoli tour.
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Explore the legendary city of Troy, home to nine layers of civilization. Highlights include the replica Trojan Horse, 3,700-year-old city walls, Temple remains, Bouleuterion (Council Building), Odeon, and homes from Troy I to IX.
3. Eceabat
   1h
   After the Troy visit, you’ll transfer to Eceabat and have some free time before lunch. Enjoy a meal near the Dardanelles Strait before heading to the battlefields of Gallipoli.
4. 2h 30m
   Visit key World War I sites that played a significant role in the Gallipoli Campaign, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (trenches), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, and the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery.
5. Pass by
   At the end of the tour, around 4:30 PM, you will return to Eceabat. After a short break or free time, you will depart for Istanbul at approximately 6:00 PM. The drive takes about 5 hours, including one rest stop. You are expected to arrive at your Istanbul hotel around 11:00 PM. End of services.

Pickup details

Pickup will be arranged approximately 4 hours before your flight departure. The driver will meet you at the hotel entrance holding a sign with your name. Please be ready at the specified pickup time.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness