Istanbul to Gallipoli – Gallipoli Day Tour

Gallipoli - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Istanbul at 6:30 AM for a drive to the Gallipoli peninsula.

Eceabat - Arrival is scheduled for 12:00 PM, with a lunch stop in Eceabat.

Gallipoli Battlefield - The tour includes visits to the battlefields.

Anzac Cove - Visitors will explore the memorials of the ANZAC and Ottoman forces, learn about the triumphs and setbacks of both sides, and view the trenches where they fought.

Canakkale - At the conclusion of the tour, guests will be transported to their hotel in Canakkale, with the evening free for leisure.

Note for Spanish Guests (This day tour is conducted in English, as there is no Spanish guide available in the area. For a private Spanish guide, please contact us.)

Troy and Pergamon Tour and Transfer to Izmir Kusadasi

Troy (Truva) - Guests will be picked up from their hotel at 8:30 AM to visit Troy. The tour will explore the remnants of the various cities of Troy, the Odeon, the Bouleuterion, and the 3,700-year-old walls.

The Odeion - The tour also includes a stop at the replica of the Trojan horse.

Pergamon Theatre - Departure for Pergamon is at 10:30 AM, with arrival around 1:30 PM for lunch. A fully guided tour of Pergamon follows, highlighting the Library, the Temple of Athena, the Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and the Lower Agora. The tour concludes at approximately 5:30 PM, followed by a drive to the hotel in Kusadasi.

Note for Spanish Guests (This day tour is conducted in English, as there is no Spanish guide available in the area. For a private Spanish guide, please contact us.)

Hierapolis and Pamukkale Tour

Pamukkale - Guests are picked up from their hotel in Kuşadasi, and the guide provides an introduction during the 3-hour drive to Pamukkale. Upon arrival, lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant before the tour begins.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale - After lunch, the tour enters Hierapolis Ancient City from the top, exploring the gymnasium.

Pamukkale Tiyatrosu - The tour includes the Amphitheatre, which had a capacity of 15,000 people, and the Temple of Apollo. The guide will highlight and explain significant structures throughout Hierapolis.

Pamukkale Thermal Pools - Guests will walk along the white terraces of Pamukkale, with the option to dip their feet in the natural hot springs or swim in the man-made hot spring baths. The afternoon offers free time, and the guide will return guests to their hotel in Kusadasi.
Guests should be able to walk approximately 0.5 miles over the travertines without shoes. It is recommended to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a comfortable swimsuit.

Ephesus Tour

Selcuk - At 9:30 AM, guests are picked up, and the guide provides an introduction during the drive to Ephesus.

Ancient City of Ephesus - Upon arrival in Ephesus, the first sight is the Magnesia Gate, a stunning example of ancient architecture that served as a city entrance.

Bibliotheque de Celsus - The tour continues with a downhill walk through the city’s ruins, passing the Odeon and the Celsus Library.

Temple of Hadrian - The Temple of Hadrian

Trajan’s Fountain - Trajan Fountain

Efes Antik Kenti Tiyatrosu - The Great Theater, one of the city’s best-preserved monuments, is still used for the local spring festival. It once seated 24,000 people and is believed to be where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.

Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House) - After touring Ephesus, guests will visit the Virgin Mary House and enjoy a delicious Turkish lunch.

The Temple of Artemis - Post-lunch, the tour visits the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Sirince - The tour concludes with a visit to Sirince village, a renowned and historic Greek village, before returning guests to their hotel.

Flight to Cappadocia and South Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia - Early in the morning, guests are transferred from their hotel to the airport for a flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, they are taken to the office in Goreme, with the South Cappadocia Tour starting at 9:30 AM.

Kaymakli Underground City - The first stop is the underground city, where guests can explore the 8 levels open to the public.

Love Valley - The tour then visits Love Valley, known for its unique rock formations.

Red Valley - After lunch, the tour proceeds to Red Valley, named for its striking red rock formations.

Rose Valley - The tour continues to Rose Valley, located behind the town of Urgup.

Pigeon Valley - The final stop is Pigeon Valley, offering spectacular views.

Goreme - Guests are returned to their hotel at the end of the tour, with free time for the evening.

North Cappadocia Tour and Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Uchisar Castle - Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride (Contact us for Balloon booking)
Guests enjoy breakfast before the tour begins. They are picked up from their hotel at 9:30 AM for the North Cappadocia Tour, starting with a photo opportunity at a viewpoint overlooking Uchisar Castle.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - The tour continues to the Goreme Open Air Museum.

Avanos - Lunch is enjoyed in Avanos.

Cavusin - After lunch, guests can participate in a pottery demonstration and try their hand at it. A brief stop is made at Cavusin.

Devrent Valley - The tour proceeds to Devrent Valley, known for its animal-shaped rock formations, St. Monk’s Valley with mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, and St. Simeon’s monk cell.

Pasabag - The final stop is Pasabeg. At the end of the tour, guests are taken to the airport for a flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, they are picked up from the airport and transported to their hotel.

• 1 night accommodation with breakfast in Canakkale or Eceabat
• 3 nights’ stay with breakfast in Kusadasi
• 6-day small group tour including guide, lunch, transportation, and all entrance fees
• 1 night stay at a hotel in Cappadocia with breakfast
• Comprehensive travel insurance for the entire trip
• All flight tickets and applicable taxes covered
• Lunch provision during the tour
• Vegetarian meal options available upon request
• All outlined airport transfers as per the itinerary

• Personal expenses
• Dinner
• Drinks
• Tips to driver and guide

Immerse yourself in the unforgettable sights of Cappadocia. Experience an awe-inspiring sunrise drift atop a hot air balloon, overshadowing the whimsical fairy chimneys scattered below. Nest up in the quaint cave hotels carved into Göreme’s volcanic formations. Get acquainted with notable attractions like Derinkuyu’s subterranean city, Uçhisar Castle, Göreme Open Air Museum, Selime Monastery, and the Ihlara Valley. Explore the remnants of the Temple of Artemis, one of the 7 ancient wonders. Embark on an expert-led exploration of Ephesus’s ruins. Visit the final residence and burial place of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Meander through the famous thermally heated white travertines. Absorb the stories of the ANZAC and Ottoman troops’ WWI struggles. Traverse the warfields and monuments. Explore the ruins of Pergamon and Troy of olden days. Ascend into a replica of the legendary Trojan horse. This unforgettable 5-night adventure in Turkey is one for the books.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.