8 Days Turkey Tour: Gallipoli to Cappadocia via Ephesus & Antalya
Uncover Turkey’s most iconic historical and natural treasures on this perfectly crafted 8 Days Turkey Tour: Gallipoli to Cappadocia via Ephesus & Antalya. From the heroic shores of Gallipoli and the myth-laden ruins of Troy to the awe-inspiring Library of Ephesus and the cascading white terraces of Pamukkale, this journey is steeped in ancient legacy. Witness Roman theaters, Greco-Roman spas, and surreal Cappadocia‘s fairy chimneys.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or first-time visitor, this all-in-one itinerary combines the best of Turkey. Including domestic flights, comfortable hotels, guided tours, and airport transfers.
- Includes all domestic flights and intercity bus transfers for comfortable travel
- Covers Turkey’s top highlights in a seamless and efficient itinerary
- Explores all must-see ancient cities: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pergamon, Hierapolis, Perge, Aspendos, Side
- Visits natural wonders like Pamukkale and Cappadocia’s valleys and chimneys
- Offers rich historical, cultural, and scenic variety in just 8 days
- Small-group guided tours led by professional English-speaking experts
- All airport and hotel transfers included, no stress, no hassle
- Ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive and balanced Turkey experience
- 7 nights’ accommodation (Canakkale, Kusadasi, Antalya, Cappadocia)
- Istanbul hotel pick-up and final drop-off
- All Domestic flights: Antalya → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Istanbul
- All Intercity bus tickets: Pamukkale → Antalya
- All airport and intercity station transfers
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Lunches during full-day tours
- All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking licensed tour guides
- Fully guided tours in Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport for all tours and transfers
- Dinners
- Drinks during lunches
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Entrance fee to Cleopatra Antique Pool
- Personal expenses
8 Days Turkey Tour Package: Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Cappadocia
Day 1 – Gallipoli Battlefields Tour from Istanbul & Overnight in Canakkale
Hotel Pick-up (06:30–07:00): Begin your journey with a morning transfer from your Istanbul hotel to Gallipoli Peninsula for a full-day guided tour. Discover the WWI memorials and stories of sacrifice that shaped nations.
Tour Highlights: ANZAC Legends and Heroic History
- Brighton Beach: Where ANZAC soldiers first landed in 1915 during the Gallipoli campaign.
- Beach Cemetery: Resting place of over 300 soldiers, including John Simpson Kirkpatrick.
- ANZAC Cove: The primary landing point and now a solemn memorial site.
- Ari Burnu Cemetery: Memorial site overlooking the sea, used during the early days of the campaign.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: A significant ANZAC site where fierce battles occurred.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Visit preserved trenches and battlefields.
- Shrapnel Valley: Once a major ANZAC supply route, now peaceful and green.
- Turkish Memorial: Monument to fallen Ottoman soldiers, featuring Atatürk’s heartfelt tribute.
- The Nek: A poignant battlefield marked by tragedy and bravery.
- Chunuk Bair: One of the highest points captured by ANZAC forces, now a New Zealand memorial site.
Tour ends around 17:00. Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale for overnight stay.
Day 2 – Troy & Pergamon Ancient City Tours / Overnight in Kusadasi
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): After breakfast, explore two of Turkey’s most important ancient cities—Troy and Pergamon.
Tour Highlights: Homer’s Legend and Hellenistic Wonder
- Ancient Troy: Explore the site of the Trojan War, featuring:
- Trojan Horse Replica (from the movie)
- Sacrificial Altars
- 3700-Year-Old City Walls
- Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.)
- The Agora – the city’s social and economic hub
- Pergamon Acropolis: Visit the hilltop ruins of this Hellenistic city, including:
- Temple of Trajan
- Altar of Zeus (base remains)
- Steepest Theater in the Ancient World
- Red Basilica: A massive temple later converted into one of the early Christian churches.
Evening transfer to Kusadasi. Hotel check-in and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour / Overnight in Kusadasi
Hotel Pick-up (09:00): A full-day guided tour through the biblical and Roman landmarks of Ephesus.
Tour Highlights: Sacred Shrines and Roman Grandeur
- House of Virgin Mary: Believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, now a pilgrimage site.
- Ancient Ephesus: Walk among the marble ruins and visit:
- Library of Celsus
- Great Theatre
- Temple of Hadrian
- Roman Baths
- Curetes Street
- Odeon
- Agora
- Temple of Artemis: Explore the remnants of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Return to hotel in Kusadasi for overnight stay.
Day 4 – Hierapolis Ancient City & Pamukkale Tour / Intercity Bus to Antalya
Hotel Pick-up (07:30): Depart for Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Tour Highlights: Thermal Waters and Spiritual Heritage
- Hierapolis: A Greco-Roman spa city famous for its necropolis, theater, Frontinus Street, and St. Philip’s Martyrium.
- Pamukkale Travertines: Walk on the white terraces created by calcium-rich waters over centuries.
- Cleopatra’s Pool (optional): Swim among ancient columns in this thermal pool once favored by the queen herself.
After the tour, transfer to Denizli Bus Station and take an intercity bus to Antalya. On arrival, our team will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Day 5 – Perge, Aspendos, Side & Manavgat Waterfall Tour / Overnight in Antalya
Hotel Pick-up (08:30): Enjoy a full-day tour of Antalya’s ancient treasures and natural beauty.
Tour Highlights: Classical Wonders and Coastal Views
- Perge: Explore this well-preserved ancient city including the stadium, baths, agora, and colonnaded streets.
- Aspendos Theatre: A stunning Roman theater still used for performances today, seating over 15,000 spectators.
- Side Ancient City: Stroll through ruins by the sea and admire the Temple of Apollo and ancient harbor.
- Manavgat Waterfall: A peaceful natural site surrounded by lush greenery and local vendors.
Tour ends around 18:30. Return to your hotel in Antalya.
Day 6 – Flight to Cappadocia (Direct or Connected) / Free Day
Hotel Pick-up: After breakfast, transfer to Antalya Airport. Board your flight to Cappadocia (direct or via Istanbul, based on availability). Upon arrival, meet our team and transfer to your hotel.
Free day to relax or explore the area independently.
Day 7 – North Cappadocia (Red) Tour / Overnight in Cappadocia
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.
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Explore the iconic highlights of northern Cappadocia on this full-day tour.
Tour Highlights: Fairy Chimneys and Valley Views
- Devrent Valley: Known as Imagination Valley for its whimsical rock formations.
- Pasabag Open Air Museum (Monks Valley): Home to towering fairy chimneys once inhabited by hermits.
- Avanos Poterry Workshop: Visit a pottery workshop and learn about this town’s long ceramic tradition.
- Zelve Open Air Museum: An abandoned cave village showcasing ancient monastic life.
- Goreme Panorama: Stop for stunning views over the heart of Cappadocia.
- Uchisar Castle (exterior visiting): The region’s highest natural fortress carved into rock.
Return to your hotel around 17:00 for overnight stay.
Day 8 – South Cappadocia (Green) Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Hotel Pick-up (09:30): Experience the stunning southern landscapes and deep Christian heritage of Cappadocia.
Tour Highlights: Valleys, Underground Cities & Hidden Churches
- Ihlara Valley: Hike through a lush gorge dotted with cave churches.
- Derinkuyu Underground City: Descend into a vast subterranean city with kitchens, churches, and stables.
- Belisirma Village: Enjoy lunch by the river in this tranquil valley town.
- Selime Monastery: Explore this colossal cave complex carved into cliffs.
- Yaprakhisar Panorama: End your tour with one of the region’s most cinematic views.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at the airport , our team will transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
- Domestic flight schedules may vary depending on seasonal availability
- Flight baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg cabin per person. Extra baggage can be added during online check-in.
- All airport-hotel and intercity station-hotel transfers are included
- Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is available and should be booked early due to limited capacity
- Pamukkale’s Cleopatra Pool entry is optional and payable on-site
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.
It was nice trip which we had joined with my family. It was a nice family trip for us. Recommend it with all the arrangements, touring, guiding and hotel it was very well organized trip.
It was a deep and emotional trip in Gallipoli, and then Troy and Pergamon gave us a real feel for ancient civilization. Antalya’s harbor was lovely to explore at sunset. It felt like a journey through time and landscape.
If you want variety – ruins, sea, thermal baths, mountains – this tour has it all. Loved the mix of historical and natural sites.
Thank you Travel bazaar.From the beginning to the end we had so much fun. We were e-mailing with mehmet and he made clear everything for us so we had nothing to worry about. The tour itself was just perfect. Turkey has great history and great sites. Our guides were very professional and we learnt much from them. I really loved mdc hotel in Cappadocia. A marvellous hotel in an amazing landscape. Everything went so smoothly that we had nothing to do but just enjoy the sightseeings. Travel bazaar is highly recommended.
“Turkey Travel Bazaar's Eight days 7 Wonders of Turkey Tour was excellent!”Coskun Kaplan was easy to work with when planning our trip. He was very clear in the itinerary, price and hotels my husband and I would stay at. He provided websites to the hotels we were to use. Great communication from him via email and upon arrival he met us in the hotel w/ our itinerary and flight information. He provided his card and made me feel comfortable in knowing that we could contact him anywhere along the route w/ any questions/concerns. He also provided contact info. on the different tour agencies we were to use in each city. We thoroughly enjoyed our 8 day tour with plane connections. The tour guides provided in Ephesus (Cenghis sp?) and Cappadocia (Mustafa) were our absolute favorites. They brought history to life and were very knowledable and personable. They have a passion for their history, culture and country and you could tell they really enjoy what they do. The only guides we felt we could have done w/out were the ones in Istanbul through She Tours. My husband and I would've been comfortable w/ a only a guidebook as most of the sites were all within walking distance and could have easily been done. We weren't given enough time at the Grand Bazaar (45") and Spice Bazaar (45" ) but fortunately we had arrived a day earlier so we were able to visit these places at our leisure. What we especially liked about this tour was the small numbers 8-12 (the Istanbul grp was probably the largest during the Bosphorous cruise day, maybe 20 people?) Since the tourguides were local to each city, it was a different group of tourists in each city as well which was nice. We got to meet such a large variety of interesting people from all over! And if there's one annoying person in the grp it was nice to know that they weren't travelling with you to the next site : ) We would definitely use Turkey Travel Bazaar again and hope to explore Eastern Turkey next time. We were taken care of every step of the way.Thanks to all our tourguides and to Coskun!!
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