7 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul
Trace the footsteps of empires and explore Türkiye’s legendary wonders in a single immersive week.
This 7 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul brings together five of the country’s most iconic regions—from ancient cities and World War memorials to thermal springs and fairy chimneys.
Guided tours, scenic flights, comfortable accommodations, and hotel transfers are all seamlessly arranged so you can focus on the experience.
- Covers Türkiye’s most visited regions in one week
- Includes Gallipoli battlefields and ancient cities like Troy, Ephesus, and Hierapolis
- Features both Pamukkale’s thermal terraces and Cappadocia’s valleys
- Domestic flights and all transfers included for smooth travel
- Guided by knowledgeable local experts at each site
What's Included
- 2 domestic flights (Izmir–Cappadocia, Cappadocia–Istanbul)
- Intercity bus from Canakkale to Izmir
- 1 night accommodation in Canakkale
- 3 nights accommodation in Kusadasi
- 2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia
- Istanbul hotel transfer on return
- Daily breakfast
- Lunches during guided tours
- Guided Gallipoli Tour
- Guided Troy Tour
- Guided Ephesus Tour
- Guided Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
- Guided Cappadocia Red and Yellow Tours
- All entrance fees for listed sights
- Airport and hotel transfers throughout
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- Dinners
- Drinks at lunch
- Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool (optional)
- Optional hot air balloon flight
- Personal expenses
- Lunch on Troy Tour
7 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul – Türkiye’s Grand Heritage Trail
Day 1 ─ Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul ➝ Overnight in Canakkale
06:30 – 07:00 ─ Hotel pick-up in Istanbul and departure toward Eceabat via air-conditioned vehicle with comfort stops.
12:30 ─ Arrive in Eceabat, lunch break with sea view.
Commemorating Sacrifice on the Gallipoli Peninsula
- Brighton Beach: Peaceful shoreline where the ANZAC troops first landed in 1915.
- ANZAC Cove: The main landing site, surrounded by steep ridges and historical sorrow.
- Beach Cemetery: Final resting place of Allied soldiers, including John Simpson.
- Ari Burnu: Hilltop overlooking ANZAC Cove, site of key battle positions.
- Lone Pine Memorial: A prominent site dedicated to Australian soldiers.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Well-preserved trenches from both Turkish and Allied lines.
- Shrapnel Valley: Another strategic point with many war graves and stories.
- Turkish Memorial: Features Atatürk’s powerful words honoring all fallen soldiers.
- The Nek: Site of the tragic charge immortalized in film and literature.
- Chunuk Bair: Last stop overlooking the Dardanelles, crucial during the August Offensive.
17:00 ─ End of tour. Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale and overnight stay.
Day 2 ─ Troy Ancient City Tour ➝ Intercity Bus to Kusadasi via Izmir
08:30 ─ After breakfast and check-out, meet your guide for the Troy Tour.
Where Myth Meets Ruins
- Trojan Horse Replica: Iconic symbol representing Homer’s epic tale.
- Sacrificial Altars: Religious structures from early ritualistic culture.
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Protective walls surrounding multiple layers of the ancient city.
- Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.): The earliest settlement area still visible today.
- The Agora: Marketplace of the city where social and commercial life flourished.
- Roman Theater & Bouleuterion: Public structures from Troy’s Roman period.
13:30 ─ Transfer to Canakkale Bus Station.
14:00 ─ Intercity bus to Izmir (approx. 5 hours, with breaks).
19:00 ─ Upon arrival, meet our team and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 3 ─ Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour ➝ Return to Kusadasi
07:30 ─ Pick-up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale (approx. 3 hours).
Thermal Dreams and Ancient Legends
- Pamukkale Travertines: Dazzling white terraces formed by thermal water with high calcium content.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the Roman theatre, Necropolis, Temple of Apollo, and Plutonium Cave.
- Bath and Basilica Complex: Roman-era public bathing and religious site.
- Frontinius Street & Gate: The colonnaded entrance road with inscriptions and arches.
- Latrina & Triton Fountain: Public sanitation and ceremonial structures.
- Cleopatra Antique Thermal Pool (optional): Swim among sunken marble columns (swimming is extra).
16:30 ─ End of tour. Drive back to Kusadasi.
Day 4 ─ Ephesus Ancient City Tour ➝ Return to Kusadasi
08:30 ─ After breakfast, hotel pick-up for your full-day Ephesus Tour.
Strolling Through a Marble Masterpiece
- Ephesus Ancient City: Walk the marble roads of this powerful Roman city.
- Library of Celsius: Stunning two-story structure once housing 12,000 scrolls.
- Great Amphitheatre: A vast stadium where Saint Paul once preached.
- Temple of Hadrian & Domitian Square: Beautifully adorned with imperial reliefs.
- Fountain of Trajan & Roman Baths: Fine examples of water engineering.
- House of Virgin Mary: A serene pilgrimage site believed to be her final residence.
- Temple of Artemis (viewpoint): One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
16:30 ─ Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 5 ─ Free Morning ➝ Flight to Cappadocia
12:00 ─ Hotel check-out. You will be picked up and transferred to Izmir Airport.
You will fly to Cappadocia with the most suitable flight available.
If no direct flights are available, we will arrange a connected flight via Istanbul.
Arrival in Cappadocia Airport. Meet our transfer team and check-in at your hotel.
Day 6 ─ Northern Cappadocia (Red Tour)
Hot Air Balloon Flight
The price of the hot air balloon flight is not included in this package. You can add it optionally if you want to experience the incredible sunrise view over Cappadocia.
Hot Air Balloon Watching
If you prefer to stay on the ground but still want to capture amazing photos of the balloons floating over the fairy chimneys, join our hot air balloon watching tour.
09:30 ─ Pick-up from your hotel and begin the Red Tour.
Volcanic Valleys and Timeless Crafts
- Devrent Valley: Surreal rock formations shaped like animals and abstract figures.
- Pasabag Valley: Known for its mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and ancient hermit caves.
- Avanos Pottery Workshop: Try your hand at ceramic making by the Red River.
- Zelve Open-Air Museum: Abandoned cave village with churches and homes carved into rock.
- Uchisar Castle (Goreme Panoramic View): Highest point in Cappadocia offering vast valley views.
17:00 ─ Return to your hotel.
Day 7 ─ Southern Cappadocia (Yellow Tour) ➝ Flight to Istanbul ➝ Hotel Transfer
09:30 ─ After breakfast, begin the full-day Yellow Tour.
Underground Mysteries and Verdant Valleys
- Red Valley: A colorful hiking area famous for sunset views and natural stone formations.
- Gulludere Valley: Quiet trails with hidden cave churches and pigeon nests.
- Cavusin Village: Abandoned Greek village with panoramic ruins and the Church of St. John.
- Pigeon Valley: Scenic lookout filled with thousands of carved pigeon houses.
- Ozkonak Underground City: A labyrinth of tunnels, trapdoors, and storage rooms below the earth.
17:00 ─ End of tour and transfer to airport.
Evening: Flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Flights: Izmir ➝ Cappadocia & Cappadocia ➝ Istanbul included.
- If direct flights are unavailable from Izmir to Cappadocia, a connected flight via Istanbul will be arranged.
- Flight times may vary by season and airline availability.
- Luggage allowance: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin baggage (extra can be added at check-in).
- Cleopatra Pool entry in Pamukkale is optional and paid separately.
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is optional and should be booked in advance.
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off included for all tours, flights, and transfers.
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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Pamukkale pools felt amazing after climbing all those ancient ruins. Nature provided perfect spa treatment.
Troy felt smaller than imagination suggested but guide explained how sea level changes altered coastline dramatically.
Underground cities blew my engineering mind. How did they ventilate such deep spaces without electricity? Ancient people were geniuses.
Cave hotel breakfast on terrace overlooking valleys was magical start to every morning. Simple pleasures beat five star luxury.
Christmas timing meant we had thermal pools almost to ourselves. Holiday travel has unexpected benefits beyond just avoiding crowds.
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