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Overview
Visit the most popular highlights including Gallipoli, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi, Konya, and Cappadocia Turkey with your private English-speaking tour guide in the luxury of a private vehicle.
What's included
Car-Ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Breakfast
6 Nights Accommodation
Tips to the driver and guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance
Suggested optional activities
What to expect
Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefields
Gallipoli
7h
Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.
Day 2: Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi
Troy (Truva)
7h · Admission ticket included
Leaving Çanakkale, our journey begins in the legendary ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we'll explore its historical layers and visit the new, award-winning Troy Museum.
Next, we head to the old village of Behramkale (Assos). This picturesque settlement, with its stone houses and narrow streets, offers a tranquil glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You'll have time to soak in the beautiful scenery and enjoy a local Turkish tea or coffee.
Finally, we continue our drive south, making our way to the coastal town of Kuşadası.
Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi
Ephesus Ancient City
7h · Admission ticket included
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale
7h
Our morning begins with a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Afterward, we head to the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, famously known as the Travertines. Here, we will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis and have the opportunity to take a therapeutic dip in the ancient hot springs—once used by the Romans—where you can swim among submerged ancient columns.
Day 5: Silk Road and Konya
Konya
7h
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Day 6: Cappadocia Goreme
Goreme Open Air Museum
7h · Admission ticket included
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Day 7: Ankara
Ankara
7h
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up time differes from hotel to hotel. We'll contact you before the tour about the pick up time from your hotel.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
