7-Day Classical Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights | Tour Type: Group | Group Size: 15–20
Transportation: Airplane | Language: English | Tour Starts: Istanbul

Discover the heart and soul of Turkey on this immersive 7-day journey through history, culture, and natural wonders. From the majestic mosques of Istanbul to the snow-white travertines of Pamukkale, the legendary ruins of Ephesus and Pergamon, the mythical city of Troy, and the heroic battlefields of Gallipoli, this tour captures the best of Turkey’s ancient and modern heritage.

With professional guides, hand-picked accommodations, and seamless logistics, this itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors, history enthusiasts, and culture seekers.

Tour Highlights

• Istanbul Landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace & Hippodrome

• Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest and largest markets

• Pamukkale & Hierapolis: UNESCO-listed travertine terraces and ancient ruins

• Ephesus Ancient City: Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater & Curetes Street

• House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis – Pilgrimage and Wonder of the Ancient World

• Pergamon Acropolis: Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus, Ancient Library, steep theater

• Troy: Legendary city immortalized in Homer’s Iliad & iconic Trojan Horse

• Gallipoli Battlefields: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, memorial sites

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul | Free Time

• Arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)

• Airport transfer to centrally located hotel

• Free time to explore Istanbul or relax
  Optional: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with live entertainment (extra cost)
  Overnight: Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul Full-Day Classics Tour

• Guided visit to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome

• Explore Topkapi Palace (Harem optional)

• Wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar

• Lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant

• Return to hotel; evening at leisure
  Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 3 – Flight to Denizli | Pamukkale & Hierapolis

• Early transfer to airport and flight to Denizli

• Guided tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis: Karahayit Red Springs, Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Theater, and more

• Walk barefoot on the Pamukkale Travertines

• Optional swim in Cleopatra’s Antique Pool (extra cost)

• Transfer to Kuşadası in the evening
  Overnight: Kuşadası | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 4 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour

• Full-day tour of Ephesus: Curetes Street, Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, Trajan Fountain

• Visit the House of the Virgin Mary

• Stop at the Temple of Artemis

• Explore Isa Bey Mosque

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Return to hotel; evening free
  Overnight: Kuşadası | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 5 – Kuşadası to Pergamon | Transfer to Çanakkale

• Morning drive to Pergamon (Bergama)

• Guided tour of Pergamon Acropolis: Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus, Ancient Library, steep theater, Gymnasium & Lower Agora

• Continue to Çanakkale for hotel check-in
  Overnight: Çanakkale | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 6 – Troy & Gallipoli Tour | Return to Istanbul

• Morning tour of Troy: Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I–IX, Bouleuterion & Odeon

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Afternoon Gallipoli Tour: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, Respect to Mehmetçik Monument

• Evening departure to Istanbul; late-night hotel drop-off
  Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

Day 7 – Departure from Istanbul

• Breakfast and hotel checkout

• Airport transfer according to flight schedule

• End of tour services

What’s Included

✔ All airport transfers
✔ Domestic flight: Istanbul → Denizli
✔ 3 nights Istanbul (4★ / Special Class Hotels)
✔ 2 nights Kuşadası (4★ Hotels)
✔ 1 night Çanakkale (3★ Hotel)
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ All entrance fees to listed sites
✔ Meals as specified (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)
✔ Local taxes & service charges

Not Included

✖ International flights
✖ Turkey entry visa
✖ Optional tours/activities
✖ Drinks with meals
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Travel insurance