5 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul
Travel across Türkiye’s historical backbone—from war memorials and ancient legends to natural thermal wonders.
This 5-day Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul is a well-paced journey through emotional landscapes, archaeological treasures, and stunning natural formations.
With hotel pick-ups, guided tours, comfortable transfers, and a return flight, your only task is to take it all in.
- Combines WWI memorials, mythic ruins, and natural spas
- Balanced with a free day to relax by the Aegean
- All logistics handled: hotels, transfers, bus & flights
- Guided by local experts at every site
- Great for history, culture & comfort seekers
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Istanbul and final Istanbul hotel transfer
- Transport from Istanbul to Eceabat
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Çanakkale
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
- Full-day Gallipoli Tour with lunch and guide
- Half-day Troy Tour with guide
- Ephesus full-day guided tour with lunch
- Pamukkale full-day guided tour with lunch
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Intercity bus from Çanakkale to Izmir
- Transfers between bus stations, hotels, and tour areas
- Domestic flight from Denizli to Istanbul
- Daily breakfasts at hotels
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- Dinners
- Drinks at lunch
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
5 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul: Legends, Ruins & Thermal Wonders
Day 1 ─ Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul
06:00 – 07:00 ─ Our travel team will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul (Taksim or Sultanahmet area).
Depart Istanbul and enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Short rest breaks will be provided en route.
12:30 pm: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 pm: Start your professionally guided Gallipoli Battlefield Tour.
Remembering Gallipoli: A Journey Through Courage
- Brighton Beach: Original landing point for ANZAC troops in April 1915.
- Beach Cemetery: Burial site of soldiers, including John Simpson of the “donkey legend.”
- ANZAC Cove: Heart of the campaign; the landing site of ANZAC troops.
- Ari Burnu: Strategic hill that witnessed fierce combat.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: Australian memorial and trench site.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Preserved Turkish and Allied trenches side by side.
- Shrapnel Valley: Site of vital communications during the war.
- Turkish Memorial: A tribute to Turkish soldiers, featuring Atatürk’s peace message.
- The Nek: Site of the tragic ANZAC charge immortalized in film.
- Chunuk Bair: High ground held briefly by New Zealand forces—now a key memorial site.
17:30 pm: Tour ends. You will be transferred to your hotel in Canakkale for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2 ─ Troy Tour ➝ Intercity Bus to Kusadasi via Izmir
08:30 am: Hotel pick-up in Çanakkale and transfer to Troy Ancient City for a half-day guided tour.
Walking Through 5,000 Years of Legend
- Trojan Horse Replica: Iconic monument representing the mythic war strategy.
- Sacrificial Altars: Used in ancient times to honor gods through offerings.
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Defensive walls still standing from Bronze Age Troy.
- Houses of Troy I: Foundations of one of the earliest settlements (3000–2500 B.C.).
- The Agora: Ancient public square for trade and political life.
11:30 am: End of the tour. Free time for lunch.
13:30 pm: Transfer to Çanakkale Bus Terminal.
14:00 pm: Board your intercity bus to Izmir (approx. 5–6 hours with comfort breaks).
20:00 pm: Upon arrival at Izmir Bus Station, you will be greeted by our team and transferred directly to your Kusadasi hotel.
Day 3 ─ Free Day in Kusadasi
Enjoy a full day of leisure in the coastal resort town of Kusadasi.
You can relax at your hotel, take a stroll along the promenade, visit local bazaars, or book optional activities like boat cruises or traditional Turkish hammams.
Day 4 ─ Ephesus Tour
08:30 am: Hotel pick-up in Kusadasi and transfer to Ephesus for a full-day guided tour.
Echoes of Empire: Discovering Roman Splendor
- Ephesus Ancient City: A marvel of the ancient world featuring stone roads, libraries, and theaters.
- Marble Streets & The Odeon: See where ancient debates and performances once took place.
- Temple of Hadrian & The Agora: Highlights of Roman religion and commerce.
- Library of Celsius: One of the most photographed ruins in the world.
- Great Amphitheatre: 25,000-seat arena used for dramas and gladiator shows.
- House of Virgin Mary: Peaceful hilltop shrine believed to be Mary’s final home.
- Temple of Artemis (panoramic view): Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
17:00 pm: Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 5 ─ Pamukkale Tour ➝ Flight to Istanbul ➝ Hotel Transfer
07:30 am: After breakfast, pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Pamukkale by road (approx. 3 hours).
Upon arrival, join a full-day guided tour of the natural and ancient wonders of Pamukkale.
Travertines & Temples: A White World of Healing
- Pamukkale Travertines: Unique white calcium terraces formed by centuries of thermal spring flow.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore temples, bathhouses, and a Roman theater of this sacred ancient spa city.
- The Necropolis: View ornate sarcophagi and burial monuments across a vast cemetery.
- Frontinius Gate & Street: The ceremonial entrance to Hierapolis with well-preserved columns.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool (optional): Swim among ancient columns in this legendary mineral pool (entry extra).
16:00 pm: After the tour, transfer to Denizli Airport.
18:30 – 20:30 pm: Flight to Istanbul (exact time varies depending on season).
Upon arrival: Our transfer team will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Istanbul hotel pick-up on Day 1 and hotel drop-off after your return flight on Day 5 are included.
- Intercity bus from Canakkale to Izmir is booked with seat reservation and includes comfort breaks.
- Flight from Denizli to Istanbul includes 15kg checked baggage + 8kg cabin allowance
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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Extended timeframe allowed deeper appreciation instead of surface-level touring. Could contemplate significance properly.
Excellent trip through Turkish heritage.
Photography hobby benefited from varied landscapes and lighting conditions. Sunrise at Gallipoli, midday at Troy, sunset at Pamukkale created portfolio diversity.
Archaeological sites revealed construction techniques spanning millennia. Wooden horse replica versus marble columns versus limestone terraces demonstrated material evolution.
Battlefield poppies bloomed exactly like war poetry described. Literary education came alive through landscape experience.
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