3 Days Gallipoli, Troy, and Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

3 Days Gallipoli, Troy & Ephesus Tour from Istanbul: From Battlefield Legends to Ancient Marvels

Day 1 ─ Gallipoli Battlefield Tour

06:00 – 07:00 ─ Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul (Taksim or Sultanahmet area).
After pick-up, depart from Istanbul and enjoy a scenic drive along the northern coast of the Sea of Marmara. A short break will be given on the way for personal needs.

12:30 pm: Arrival in Eceabat and lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 pm: Start of the Gallipoli tour with a professional English-speaking guide.

Stories Etched in Stone: Gallipoli Battlefield Memorials

• Brighton Beach: Discover the ANZAC troops’ original landing site and the fierce resistance they faced.
• Beach Cemetery: Visit the graves of fallen soldiers, including the famous John Simpson Kirkpatrick.
• ANZAC Cove: Walk the cove that became the center of the ANZAC landing on April 25, 1915.
• Ari Burnu: A key position in the initial battle, offering insight into the campaign’s challenges.
• Lone Pine Cemetery: One of the most poignant Australian memorials, built atop former trenches.
• Johnston’s Jolly: See preserved Allied and Turkish trenches up close and learn how close the battles raged.
• Shrapnel Valley: A vital route during the campaign, now lined with memorials and stories of sacrifice.
• Turkish Memorial: Honors the Turkish soldiers who bravely defended their homeland, featuring Atatürk’s heartfelt message.
• The Nek: Known for the tragic and heroic charge of the Australian Light Horse.
• Chunuk Bair: A defining high point of the battle, today marked by the New Zealand memorial.

17:30: Tour ends and you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for overnight stay.

Day 2 ─ Troy Tour ➝ Transfer to Kusadasi via Intercity Bus

08:30 am: Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Troy Ancient City for a guided half-day tour.

From Myth to Reality: Discovering Ancient Troy

• Trojan Horse Replica: Stand before the symbolic wooden horse used in the legendary war, as depicted in the Hollywood film.
• Sacrificial Altars: Explore ancient religious sites once dedicated to gods and rituals.
• 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Walk alongside these mighty Bronze Age walls built to protect ancient Troy.
• Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.): Learn about early settlement life through the ruins of the oldest city layer.
• The Agora: The social and commercial heart of ancient Troy where traders and locals once gathered.

11:30 am: Tour ends and you’ll have free time for lunch in the town.
13:30 pm: Transfer to the bus station in Çanakkale.
14:00 pm: Board an intercity bus to Izmir (approx. 5 hours, breaks provided).
19:00 pm: Upon arrival at Izmir Bus Station, you’ll be welcomed by our local team and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 3 ─ Ephesus Tour ➝ Fly Back to Istanbul

08:30 am: After breakfast, pick-up from your Kusadasi hotel for a full-day guided Ephesus Tour.

Ruins of Glory: Walking Through Ancient Ephesus

• Ephesus Ancient City: One of the most well-preserved classical cities in the world—home to temples, theaters, and marble streets.
• Marble Streets: Walk the ancient paths once trodden by emperors and traders alike.
• The Odeon: A small concert hall used for both entertainment and political meetings.
• The Agora: Center of commercial life with remains of shops and trading halls.
• Temple of Hadrian: Admire the ornamental reliefs dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
• Monumental Fountains: Glimpse the architectural beauty of fountains dedicated to Roman figures.
• Library of Celsius: The city’s most iconic structure and a stunning two-story façade that once held thousands of scrolls.
• Great Amphitheatre: A 25,000-seat marvel where gladiators once fought and St. Paul once preached.
• Roman Baths: An example of ancient communal life and advanced heating systems.
• House of Virgin Mary: Believed to be the last residence of the Virgin Mary, now a pilgrimage site.
• Temple of Artemis (panoramic view): One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—today in ruins but rich in legend.

16:00: After the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport.
Evening: Flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.