DAY 1 Departure to Gallipoli from Istanbul
Pick up From Hotel – Drive To Gallipoli – Overnight in Eceabat
- 06.00 – 06.30 Pick up from hostel or hotel door around Taksim area
- 06.30 – 07.00 Pick up from hostel or hotel door around Sultanahmet area.
Depart for Eceabat by non smoking, A/C minibus
- 09.00 Breakfast on the way
- 12.20 Arrive in Eceabat
- 13.00 Depart for Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour.
- 18.00 Arrive back to Eceabat and check in to hotel Overnight.
Places to Visit: Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
DAY 2 Troy and Pergamon Tour – Overnight Kusadasi
- 07.30 Open buffet breakfast
- 08.30 Depart for Troy Tour
Troy: Troy, a legendary city in Turkey, was once a powerful city-state. It is home to many important historical sites, including the Trojan Horse, the city walls, and remains of various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.
- 10.30 End of Troy tour & depart for Bergama
- 13.30 Lunch in Bergama & depart for fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour
Pergamon: Pergamon was a major power in the ancient world.
It was home to many important historical sites, including the Acropolis, the Library of Pergamon, the Altar of Zeus, and the Gymnasium. Pergamon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 17.30 End of the tour & depart for Selcuk / Kusadasi
- 20.30 Arrive in Selcuk
- 21.30 Arrive in Kusadasi overnight
DAY 3 The Ancient City of Ephesus
8:30 AM: Meet your guide at your hotel lobby
9:00 AM: Visit the ancient city of Ephesus – One of the most impressive and well-preserved ancient cities in the world, You’ll have the opportunity to see the famous Library of Celsus, the Grand Theater, the Temple of Hadrian, and many other impressive ancient structures.
11:30 AM: Visit the House of the Virgin Mary (optional) – A short drive from Ephesus is the House of the Virgin Mary, a small stone house where it is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, lived out her final years.
1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant – Enjoy some of the delicious Turkish cuisine, such as grilled meats, fresh salads, and local mezes.
2:30 PM: Visit the Temple of Artemis – The Temple of Artemis was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but today only a few columns and foundations remain. Still, it’s a fascinating place to visit and a reminder of the temple’s former grandeur.
3:30 PM: Visit the Basilica of St. John – The Basilica of St. John is an impressive and imposing structure built in honor of John the Apostle, who is believed to have lived and been buried in the area.
5:00 PM: Return to your hotel in Kusadasi or explore the city further on your own.
DAY 4 Pamukkale Tour & Flight back to Istanbul
7:00 AM: Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby in Kusadasi and start your journey to Pamukkale.
10:00 AM: Arrive at Pamukkale and start your tour of the Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of terraced pools and travertine formations. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site that includes an extensive necropolis, ancient Roman baths, and a well-preserved theater.
12:30 PM: Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
1:30 PM: Continue your exploration of Pamukkale and visit Cleopatra’s Pool (optional), a natural hot spring that is said to have been a favorite of the ancient queen. Take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
4:30 PM: Depart from Pamukkale and drive to Denizli Cardak Airport.
6:00 PM: Arrive at the airport and board your flight back to Istanbul.
7:30 PM: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel and end of our services.