3 Days Gallipoli, Troy, and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul
From legendary battlefields to healing hot springs, this 3-day escape brings history to life.
The 3 Days Gallipoli, Troy, and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul offers a rare chance to walk the ANZAC front, step into Homeric myth, and bathe in the legacy of Hierapolis.
With guided tours, intercity travel, and a seamless return flight to Istanbul, this compact adventure balances intensity with comfort.
- Blends WWI history, ancient mythology, and natural wonders
- Ideal for short-term travelers wanting maximum depth
- Intercity bus and return flight ensure a smooth route
- Guided by professionals in every region
- Hotel pick-up, drop-off, and transfers are all arranged
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul
- Transport to Eceabat from Istanbul
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
- Gallipoli Battlefield Tour with guide and lunch
- Troy Ancient City Tour with guide
- Intercity bus from Çanakkale to Izmir
- Transfer from Izmir Bus Station to Kusadasi
- Pamukkale full-day guided tour with lunch
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Flight from Denizli to Istanbul
- Airport transfer upon arrival in Istanbul
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches during tours
- Professional English-speaking guides
What's Not Included
- Dinners and Drinks at lunch
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool
- Personal expenses
3 Days Gallipoli, Troy & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul: From WWI Trenches to Thermal Marvels
Day 1 ─ Gallipoli Battlefield Tour
06:00 – 07:00 ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul (Taksim or Sultanahmet area).
Meet your driver at the lobby and begin your journey to Gallipoli with scenic views along the Marmara coast.
12:30 pm: Arrival in Eceabat and lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Dardanelles.
13:30 pm: Start of your guided Gallipoli Battlefield Tour.
Walking Through the Echoes of War
- Brighton Beach: One of the original landing zones for the ANZAC forces during the 1915 campaign.
- Beach Cemetery: Final resting place of many Allied soldiers, including John Simpson Kirkpatrick.
- ANZAC Cove: The narrow beach where the ANZAC troops made their first landing on April 25, 1915.
- Ari Burnu: A cliffside sector of intense battles and now a place of commemoration.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: A major Australian memorial marking heroic battles in the trenches.
- Johnston’s Jolly: View preserved Allied and Turkish trenches, side by side.
- Shrapnel Valley: A narrow gorge once used as a supply and communication route.
- Turkish Memorial: A powerful site honoring Turkish soldiers, featuring Atatürk’s iconic message of peace.
- The Nek: Site of the infamous charge, where many fell in minutes of combat.
- Chunuk Bair: The New Zealand memorial stands atop one of Gallipoli’s most strategic ridges.
17:30 pm: After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Canakkale for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2 ─ Troy Tour ➝ Intercity Bus to Kusadasi
08:30 am: After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Troy.
Meet your guide and begin the half-day Troy Ancient City tour.
Mythology and Archaeology Intertwined
- Trojan Horse Replica: See the symbolic wooden horse that greets visitors at the city gate.
- Sacrificial Altars: Sacred platforms once used for offerings to ancient gods.
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Walk beside powerful Bronze Age defenses that guarded legendary Troy.
- Houses of Troy I: Discover early examples of Anatolian domestic architecture from 3000–2500 B.C.
- The Agora: Explore the commercial and political heart of the ancient settlement.
11:30 am: Tour ends. Free time for lunch in Canakkale town center.
13:30 pm: You’ll be transferred to the intercity bus terminal.
14:00 pm: Board a comfortable intercity bus to Izmir (approx. 5 hours with breaks).
19:00 pm: Upon arrival at Izmir Bus Station, our local representative will welcome you with a name sign and transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3 ─ Pamukkale Tour ➝ Flight to Istanbul ➝ Hotel Transfer
07:30 am: After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel. Transfer to Pamukkale for a full-day guided tour.
White Terraces and Ancient Healing Grounds
- Pamukkale Travertines: Natural terraces formed by centuries of thermal spring activity—stunning and surreal.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Discover temples, gates, and Roman streets of this sacred Greco-Roman city.
- The Necropolis: One of the largest ancient cemeteries in Turkey, with sarcophagi scattered across the hills.
- Bath and Basilica: Explore the remains of ancient public baths and early Christian structures.
- Frontinius Gate and Street: Walk the main artery of ancient Hierapolis lined with columns and stone-paved roads.
- Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (optional): Swim among fallen Roman columns in this warm mineral-rich spring (ticket not included).
16:00 pm: After the tour, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport.
Evening: Board a domestic flight to Istanbul.
Upon landing at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our team will meet you at the exit gate and transfer you directly to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Istanbul hotel pick-up and final Istanbul hotel transfer included
- Intercity bus: Comfortable seating with rest stops included
- Domestic flight from Denizli to Istanbul includes 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin baggage. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please let us know during the reservation process. On the checkout page, you will see an "Additional Request" section where you can specify your preference.
However, please note that we will make the reservation at one of the hotels listed below or similar quality hotels based on availability.
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Battlefield tour guide was Australian and shared stories his grandfather told him. Personal connection made history real.
Pamukkale pools were warmer than expected in October. Troy felt smaller than imagination suggested but still powerful.
Gallipoli cemetery was sobering reminder of war costs. Young men from opposite side of world died defending someone else's land. Travel teaches empathy better than any book.
Calcium terraces looked like frozen waterfalls. Nature sculpts better than any artist.
Iliad came alive walking through Troy ruins. Could almost hear clash of bronze weapons and war cries echoing across plains where Achilles chased Hector around city walls.
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