8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale
8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale
See through Turkey’s classic sights on this charming 8 Days Turkey Tour that starts and finishes in Istanbul. Touring by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, explore the emotive World War I battle sites of Gallipoli, the breathtaking Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus. Ogle the white rock terraces of Pamukkale, bath in the hot springs at Hierapolis, view the ruins of Troy and much, much more.
The tour includes seven nights’ accommodation plus breakfast and lunch on each day.Highlights8-day tour of Turkey’s classic sights from Istanbul with a specialist guideVisit the WWI sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, including Anzac CoveExplore spectacular Ephesus, perhaps Europe’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cityAdmire the snow-white, calcified rock terraces of PamukkaleWitness the ancient ruins of Troy, Hierapolis and Acropolis of PergamumExperience the soothing qualities of Pamukkale, with its thermal spring water and plunging waterfalls
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Sultanahmet District
We will welcome you at the Airport and transfer to our hotel in Sultanahmet Area. Overnight in Istanbul
Historic Areas of Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Pick up from your hotel and departure for a full day Old city tour. We will visit…… Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, after the tour we will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
1 hourBlue Mosque
Visit Blue Mosque
30 minutesHippodrome
Walk trough Hippodrome
German Fountain
German fountain
5 minutesGrand Bazaar Jewelers
Visit Grand Bazaar
1 hourTopkapi Palace
Day 3: Free day - Istanbul
2 hoursBosphorus Strait
Day 4: Gallipoli Tour - Eceabat
Gallipoli Battlefield
Pick up from your hotel, transfer to Gallipoli Peninsula. Departure for full day Gallipoli tour, lunch on the tour We will visit Brighton Beach, Arı Burnu and ANZAC Cove cemeteries, Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery, Visit some Original tunnels and trenches at Johnston' Jolly, The infamous Nek cemetery,The Chunuk Bair Atatürk memorial and the New Zealand memorial and cemetery. End of your tour. Overnight in Eceabat
1 hourGallipoli National Park
Gallipoli Tour
1 hourGallipoli Battle Museum
Day 5: Troy and Pergamon Tour - Kusadası
1 hourTroy (Truva)
Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası
1 hourPergamon Theatre
Depart for a full day Troy tour from Canakkale, lunch on the tour. We will visit the legendary city of Troy, a replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into fro a photo, Excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, The fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and getaway entrance, Temple of Athena the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena The entrance ramp to Troy II.The Odeon End of the tour Overnight in Kusadası
1 hourPergamon Parchment
Pergamon tour
1 hourPergamon Antik Kenti
Day 6: Ephesus Tour- Kusadası
30 minutesAncient City of Ephesus
Day 7: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour - flight to Istanbul
8 hoursPamukkale Thermal Pools
Guests are picked up from their hotel to take a 3-4 hour journey to Pamukkale. You can see phenomenal site well before you arrive in the village below. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. The water contains a large amount of hydrogen carbonate and calcium, which results in the precipitation of calcium bi-carbonate. The combination of these elements attributes to the surreal landscape at Pamukkale as well as its place on the World Heritage list. Long before this listing, the Romans recognised the appeal of the area, building the spa city Hierapolis. At the completion of this tour, guests are transferred to Izmir airport and travel to Istanbul. Guests are met upon arrival in Istanbul and transferred to their hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
8 hoursPamukkale Natural Park
Pamukkale Tour
Road to Pamukkale
Pamukkale Tour
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Day 8: End of Service
30 minutesThe Blue Mosque
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Parchment
- Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools
- Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Theatre
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battlefield
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Antik Kenti
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli National Park
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battle Museum
Not Included
- Dinner
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.