8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

5.0 (4 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration8 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview

See through Turkey’s classic sights on this charming 8 Days Turkey Tour that starts and finishes in Istanbul. Touring by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, explore the emotive World War I battle sites of Gallipoli, the breathtaking Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus. Ogle the white rock terraces of Pamukkale, bath in the hot springs at Hierapolis, view the ruins of Troy and much, much more. The tour includes seven nights’ accommodation plus breakfast and lunch on each day.
Highlights
8-day tour of Turkey’s classic sights from Istanbul with a specialist guide
Visit the WWI sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, including Anzac Cove
Explore spectacular Ephesus, perhaps Europe’s best-preserved Greco-Roman city
Admire the snow-white, calcified rock terraces of Pamukkale
Witness the ancient ruins of Troy, Hierapolis and Acropolis of Pergamum
Experience the soothing qualities of Pamukkale, with its thermal spring water and plunging waterfalls

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

What to expect

Day 1: Istanbul
  1. Sultanahmet District
    Pass by
    We will welcome you at the Airport and transfer to our hotel in Sultanahmet Area. Overnight in Istanbul
  2. Historic Areas of Istanbul
    Pass by
    Free day
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pick up from your hotel and departure for a full day Old city tour. We will visit…… Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, after the tour we will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
  2. Blue Mosque
    30m
    Visit Blue Mosque
  3. Hippodrome
    Pass by
    Walk trough Hippodrome
  4. German Fountain
    5m
    German fountain
  5. Grand Bazaar Jewelers
    1h
    Visit Grand Bazaar
  6. TopkapI Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Topkapı Palace
Day 3: Free day - Istanbul
  1. Bosphorus Strait
    Pass by
    Free day, if you wish you can do bosphorus cruise with additional fee
Day 4: Gallipoli Tour - Eceabat
  1. Gallipoli Battlefield
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Gallipoli Peninsula. Departure for full day Gallipoli tour, lunch on the tour We will visit Brighton Beach, Arı Burnu and ANZAC Cove cemeteries, Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery, Visit some Original tunnels and trenches at Johnston' Jolly, The infamous Nek cemetery,The Chunuk Bair Atatürk memorial and the New Zealand memorial and cemetery. End of your tour. Overnight in Eceabat
  2. Gallipoli National Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Gallipoli Tour
  3. Gallipoli Battle Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Gallipoli Tour
Day 5: Troy and Pergamon Tour - Kusadası
  1. Troy (Truva)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası
  2. Pergamon Amphitheater
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası
  3. Pergamon Parchment
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pergamon tour
  4. Pergamon Ancient City
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Pergamon Tour
Day 6: Ephesus Tour- Kusadası
  1. Ephesus Ancient City
    8h · Admission ticket included
    You will enter the ancient site at the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow walk downhill, being guided through the ruins if the Roman provincial capital. The tour makes its way past the amazing features of Ephesus including the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theatre. The theatre, which had seating for 25,000, is the site where St. Paul preached to the inhabitants of the city. The tour also includes the house of the Virgin Mary, a small house in the Solmissos Mountains recognised by the Vatican as her final resting place. Another attraction is the Temple of Artemis, known as one the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today the foundations of this marvellous construction from the Hellenistic Age remain. At the end of the tour, guests are transferred to their hotel in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Day 7: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour - flight to Istanbul
  1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Guests are picked up from their hotel to take a 3-4 hour journey to Pamukkale. You can see phenomenal site well before you arrive in the village below. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. The water contains a large amount of hydrogen carbonate and calcium, which results in the precipitation of calcium bi-carbonate. The combination of these elements attributes to the surreal landscape at Pamukkale as well as its place on the World Heritage list. Long before this listing, the Romans recognised the appeal of the area, building the spa city Hierapolis. At the completion of this tour, guests are transferred to Izmir airport and travel to Istanbul. Guests are met upon arrival in Istanbul and transferred to their hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
  2. Pamukkale Natural Park
    Pass by
    Pamukkale Tour
  3. Road to Pamukkale
    Pass by
    Pamukkale Tour
  4. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Pamukkale Tour
Day 8: End of Service
  1. Pass by
    After check out from your hotel, regarding your flight details transfer to international Airport.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before Travel Turkey

End point

Before Travel Turkey

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel or airport in Istanbul

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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