5-Day Aegean Tour - Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

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Duration5 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Travel along the breathtaking coastline of Turkey’s Aegean region, full of ancient Greek cities, on this tour from Istanbul. With your local guide, visit the battlefields of Gallipoli, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Troy and tour ancient ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Hierapolis, admire the white limestone terraces of Pamukkale and get a taste for culture as you browse hand-crafted leather goods in Kusadasi. You’ll stay in 4-star hotels, with daily meals included, and enjoy comfortable transportation.

What's included

  • 4 nights - accommodation
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Dinner
  • Domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul (Please send us passport copies to book flights)
  • Breakfast
  • Suggested optional activities
  • Tips - driver and guide
  • Compulsory Travel Insurance
  • Lunch

What to expect

Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefields
  1. Gallipoli Battlefield
    10h · Admission ticket included
    One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 2: Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi
  1. Troy (Truva)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi
  1. 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 exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. 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, Hierapolis
  1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    7h · Admission ticket included
    This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 5: Istanbul
  1. Denizli
    4h
    Today you head back to Istanbul. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight and be back in Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in time for a bit of last minute shopping or exploring.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point for this tour is Port Bosphorus Hotel. Pick up time is between 8:00 and 8:15 am. Please make sure you arrive in time at the meeting point.

End point

Meeting Point for this tour is Port Bosphorus Hotel. Pick up time is between 8:00 and 8:15 am. Please make sure you arrive in time at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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