3-Day Gallipoli, Troy & Ephesus Tour from Istanbul

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights | Tour Type: Group | Departure: Istanbul
Transportation: Bus/Coach | Group Size: 15–25 | Language: English
Tour Ends: Kuşadası or İzmir | Best Season: Mar–Jun & Sep–Nov

Step back in time and explore the rich history of western Turkey on this compact 3-day adventure. Witness the heroic World War I battlefields of Gallipoli, walk through the legendary ruins of Troy, and explore the ancient streets of Ephesus, one of the Mediterranean’s best-preserved classical cities. Ideal for history enthusiasts, this tour blends guided storytelling, comfortable transport, and carefully selected accommodations for a seamless journey through Turkey’s historic heartlands.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Gallipoli battlefields, including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair

• Visit the legendary city of Troy and its iconic wooden horse replica

• Discover the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ephesus: Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain

• See the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque

• Flexible tour ending in Kuşadası or İzmir for onward travel

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Istanbul → Gallipoli – ANZAC Battlefields

• Early morning pickup from your Istanbul hotel (6:30–7:00 AM).

• Scenic 5-hour drive to Eceabat, Gallipoli.

• Lunch upon arrival.

• Full-day guided tour of Gallipoli Peninsula:

  • Memorials of Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery

  • ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site

  • Lone Pine Australian Memorial, The Nek, Johnstons Jolly, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

• Evening transfer to Çanakkale for overnight stay.

Overnight: 3-Star Hotel | Meals: Lunch

Day 2 – Troy Ancient City & Bus Transfer to Kuşadası/Selçuk

• Breakfast and hotel check-out. Pickup at ~8:30 AM for Troy Ancient City tour:

  • Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old city walls

  • Houses of Troy I–IX, Bouleuterion, Odeon, excavation sites

• Return to Çanakkale and board intercity bus to Selçuk/Kuşadası (~6.5 hours, with 2 short breaks).

• Arrival at Kuşadası/Selçuk bus station (~7:00 PM) and transfer to hotel.

Overnight: 4-Star Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 – Ephesus Ancient City & Tour End

• Breakfast and hotel check-out (~8:30 AM).

• Full-day guided tour of Ephesus:

  • Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, Trajan Fountain

  • House of the Virgin Mary – sacred pilgrimage site

  • Temple of Artemis (ancient wonder site)

  • Isa Bey Mosque – exquisite Seljuk architecture

• Lunch included.

• Tour concludes around 4:00 PM. Drop-off options: Kuşadası, İzmir city center, İzmir Airport, or main bus terminal (by 5:00 PM).

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

What’s Included

✔ Istanbul hotel pickup (European side only)
✔ 1-night accommodation in Çanakkale (3-star) + 1-night in Kuşadası (4-star)
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ Modern air-conditioned bus/coach transportation
✔ Meals as per itinerary
✔ All entrance fees mentioned
✔ Local taxes and service charges

What’s Not Included

✖ Transportation from Ephesus at tour end (bus or flight)
✖ Optional tours or activities (extra cost)
✖ Drinks with meals and personal expenses
✖ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)