10 Days Istanbul- Gallipoli-Troy-Ephesus-Pamukkale Cappadocia Tour

10 Days Istanbul – Gallipoli – Troy – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Cappadocia Tour

Discover the highlights of Turkish history and culture:
Gallipoli battlefields, legendary Troy, Ancient Ephesus, the white terraces of Pamukkale, astonishing Cappadocia, and the timeless beauty of Istanbul.

Day 1 – Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free to explore this magical city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul | Half-Day Bosphorus Tour (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up for a half-day morning Bosphorus tour.

Highlights include:

• Spice Market

• Golden Horn

• City Walls

• Bosphorus Cruise – a scenic boat tour between Europe and Asia

At the end of the tour, return to your hotel. The afternoon is free to discover the charm of the Old City on your own.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour (L)

Early morning pick-up from your hotel (06:30 – 07:00) and departure for Gallipoli.

Today, the Gallipoli Peninsula is a peaceful landscape of pine forests and coastal paths, yet it remains a place of deep historical importance, especially for Turkish, Australian, and New Zealand visitors.

Sites visited include:

• Dardanelles

• Brighton Beach & Beach Cemetery

• ANZAC Cove & Arıburnu Cemetery

• ANZAC Commemorative Site

• Respect to Mehmetçik Statue

• Lone Pine Australian Memorial

• Johnston’s Jolly (Allied & Turkish trenches)

• 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery

• The Nek

• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

After the tour, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Çanakkale or Eceabat.

Day 4 – Troy Tour ✧ Transfer to Kuşadası (B)

After breakfast, depart for a guided tour of Troy, the legendary city of the Trojan War described in Homer’s Iliad.

Visit:

• Ancient city ruins (5,000 years old)

• Megaron houses

• Roman theatre & Bouleuterion

• City walls

• Troy site museum

• Reconstructed wooden horse

After the tour, travel by comfortable air-conditioned bus to Kuşadası (approx. 6 hours).
Arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 5 – Ephesus Tour (B / L)

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world.

Visit:

• İsa Bey Mosque

• Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)

• Ephesus Ancient City, including:

  • Celsus Library

  • Agora

  • Grand Theater

  • Odeon

  • Trajan Fountain

  • Temple of Domitian

  • Roman Latrines

After lunch, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her final residence.

Transfer to hotel after the tour.
Overnight in Kuşadası or Selçuk.

Day 6 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour | Overnight Bus to Cappadocia (B / L)

After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale, famous for its white travertine terraces formed by thermal spring waters.

Visit:

• Pamukkale Travertines (Cotton Castle)

• Ancient City of Hierapolis, including the largest necropolis in Anatolia

• Cleopatra’s Sacred Pool, where ancient Roman ruins lie beneath thermal waters

At the end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for an overnight bus journey to Cappadocia (approx. 10 hours).

Day 7 – Cappadocia | North Cappadocia Tour (L)

Upon arrival in Cappadocia, meet our staff and begin a full-day guided Northern Cappadocia Tour:

• Göreme Open-Air Museum

• Uçhisar Castle

• Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley)

• Avanos – pottery workshops

• Paşabağ (Monks Valley) – fairy chimneys

• Çavuşin Village

• Ürgüp Fairy Chimneys

Transfer to hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 – Cappadocia | South Cappadocia Tour ✈ Istanbul (B / L)

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day Southern Cappadocia Tour:

• Pigeon Valley

• Derinkuyu Underground City

• Selime Monastery

• Ihlara Valley – scenic canyon walk

After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 9 – Istanbul | Walking City Tour (B / L)

After breakfast, start a full-day walking tour in Sultanahmet, the heart of Old Istanbul:

• Hagia Sophia

• Blue Mosque

• Hippodrome

• Topkapi Palace

• Grand Bazaar

• Little Hagia Sophia Mosque

Transfer back to hotel after the tour.

Important Notes:

• Hagia Sophia closed Mondays (replaced by Underground Cistern)

• Topkapi Palace closed Tuesdays (replaced by Islamic Arts Museum)

• Grand Bazaar closed Sundays

Day 10 – Departure (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international departure flight.
We wish you a pleasant journey and hope to welcome you again on another Pomegranate Tour.

Tour Includes

• Domestic flights

• All mentioned transfers

• Accommodation in selected hotels

• Daily guided tours

• Entrance fees to museums and historical sites

• Mentioned meals (B / L)

• All local taxes

Tour Excludes

• Drinks

• Tips

• Personal expenses