4 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul
Travel through centuries of history—from World War I trenches to Roman cities and healing hot springs.
This 4 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul blends myth, war, and wellness into one unforgettable journey.
With guided tours, intercity bus and domestic flights, and smooth hotel transfers, it’s a seamless escape into Türkiye’s timeless heritage.
- Combines four of Türkiye’s most iconic sites in one route
- Covers both ancient wonders and WWI history
- Seamless logistics: intercity travel, hotels, and domestic flight included
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Optional thermal pool experience in Pamukkale
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul
- Transport from Istanbul to Eceabat
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
- Gallipoli full-day tour with professional guide
- Troy half-day tour with professional guide
- Ephesus full-day tour with lunch
- Pamukkale full-day tour with lunch
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Intercity bus ticket (Çanakkale ➝ Izmir)
- Transfers from Izmir Bus Station to Kusadasi hotel
- Flight ticket from Denizli to Istanbul
- Istanbul airport–hotel transfer upon arrival
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- Dinners
- Drinks at lunch
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
- Personal expenses
4 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul: Where Heroes, Myths & Minerals Meet
Day 1 ─ Gallipoli Battlefield Tour
06:00 – 07:00 ─ Pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul (centrally located hotels).
Begin your journey to Gallipoli with a scenic drive along the Sea of Marmara. Rest stops will be provided.
12:30 pm: Lunch in Eceabat at a local restaurant.
13:30 pm: Start of the guided Gallipoli tour with your English-speaking battlefield expert.
From Trenches to Tribute: The Gallipoli Experience
- Brighton Beach: A key ANZAC landing site offering context on the scale of the campaign.
- Beach Cemetery: A solemn stop with poignant stories, including John Simpson’s grave.
- ANZAC Cove: The narrow cove where the historic dawn landings began.
- Ari Burnu: Site of heavy early fighting—now a peaceful coastal stretch.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: A major Australian memorial with moving tributes and trench views.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Explore original Allied and Turkish trenches.
- Shrapnel Valley: A vital route turned memorial site.
- Turkish Memorial: Honors the defenders of the Dardanelles, featuring Atatürk’s message.
- The Nek: Known for one of the most tragic charges in Australian military history.
- Chunuk Bair: High ground fiercely contested, now a New Zealand memorial.
17:30 pm: Tour ends. Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale for overnight.
Day 2 ─ Troy Tour ➝ Intercity Bus to Kusadasi
08:30 am: Hotel pick-up and transfer to Troy.
Meet your guide and begin exploring the ruins of ancient Troy.
Myth & Archaeology Combined
- Trojan Horse Replica: See the wooden symbol of the legendary war.
- Sacrificial Altars: Ritual spaces where ancient gods were honored.
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Walk beside the massive defensive structures of Troy.
- Houses of Troy I: Glimpse early domestic life from the Bronze Age.
- The Agora: The center of trade and politics in ancient times.
11:30 am: Tour ends. Enjoy some free time in Canakkale.
13:30 pm: Transfer to the Çanakkale bus station.
14:00 pm: Intercity bus to Izmir (approx. 5–6 hours with breaks).
20:00 pm: Arrive at Izmir Bus Station, meet our team and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3 ─ Ephesus Tour
08:30 am: After breakfast, pick-up from your Kusadasi hotel for the full-day Ephesus tour.
From Marble Streets to Sacred Sites
- Ephesus Ancient City: One of the best-preserved classical cities with colonnaded streets and majestic ruins.
- Marble Streets: Walk through ancient roadways worn smooth by centuries of foot traffic.
- The Odeon: A small theater used for council meetings and recitals.
- The Agora: The city’s ancient commercial hub.
- Temple of Hadrian: Decorated with intricate reliefs and classical columns.
- Monumental Fountains: Remnants of grand Roman water structures.
- Library of Celsius: The city’s architectural jewel with its two-story façade.
- Great Amphitheatre: An enormous venue once holding 25,000 spectators.
- Roman Baths: Advanced examples of ancient plumbing and communal life.
- House of Virgin Mary: A sacred pilgrimage site near Ephesus’ hills.
- Temple of Artemis (panoramic view): One of the Seven Wonders, now visible in ruins.
17:00 pm: Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 4 ─ Pamukkale Tour ➝ Flight to Istanbul
07:30 am: Pick-up from your Kusadasi hotel. Transfer to Pamukkale by road (approx. 3 hours).
Terraces of Light and Ancient Healing
- Pamukkale Travertines: Snow-white limestone terraces formed by thermal springs.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore temples, baths, and theaters of this sacred Greco-Roman settlement.
- The Necropolis: Thousands of ornate tombs and sarcophagi stretch across the hills.
- Bath and Basilica: Learn how ancient societies combined cleanliness with religion.
- Frontinius Gate & Street: Enter the city as the Romans did, through column-lined roads.
- Cleopatra Pool (optional): Swim among submerged columns in this legendary thermal spring (entry not included).
16:00 pm: Tour ends and you’ll be transferred to Denizli Airport.
Evening: Flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet our transfer team at the airport and travel directly to your Istanbul hotel.
- Tour starts with hotel pick-up in Istanbul and ends with hotel transfer after return flight.
- Domestic flight from Denizli to Istanbul includes 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin baggage. Extra luggage can be added during online check-in.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool swimming experience is optional and ticketed separately.
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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Packed itinerary but worth every early morning. Each place told different chapter of human story.
Overwhelming amount of history compressed into manageable timeframe. Battlefield stories, epic legends, Roman engineering, and natural wonders all connected through Turkish landscape.
Ephesus theater acoustics demonstration gave me chills. Ancient engineers understood sound better than modern architects.
Thermal waters soothed muscles after intensive sightseeing. Body needed relaxation as much as mind needed stimulation.
Guide connected all locations through maritime trade routes that linked ANZAC landings with Trojan commerce and Roman expansion. Geography shapes destiny more than politics.
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