Highlights
- Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit significant World War I sites, including Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial, to honor the soldiers who fought there.
- Ephesus: Discover one of the best-preserved ancient cities, featuring landmarks such as the Temple of Artemis, the Great Theater, and the Library of Celsus.
- House of the Virgin Mary: Visit the site believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage for both Christians and Muslims.
- Pamukkale: Experience the stunning white travertine terraces, known as the "Cotton Castle," formed by mineral-rich thermal waters.
- Hierapolis: Explore the ancient Greco-Roman city situated above Pamukkale, with ruins including a theater, necropolis, and the Temple of Apollo.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your central hotel in Istanbul
- Gallipoli tour with lunch
- Intercity bus transportation from Gallipoli to Ephesus (Kusadasi or Selcuk or Izmir)
- Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours with lunches
- Entrance fees to the sights in the program
- 2- night accommodation with breakfast on the program
- Transportation during the tours by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- English guiding service during the tours
- Local Taxes and service charges
- Parking and road tolls
- Flight tickets from Pamukkale to Istanbul
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages at lunches
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Istanbul if your hotel is not central hotel
- Optional tours and activities
- Entrance to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- The central hotel in Istanbul are in Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beşiktaş and Beyoglu areas.
- The bus time between Gallipoli and Ephesus can change according to the season and availability.
3 Days Gallipoli Ephesus and Pamukkale Tours from Istanbul
Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli Tour & Bus Transportation to Izmir
06:00 – 07:00: Pick-up from hotels in the following regions:
Taksim, Besiktas, Sisli, Karakoy (06:00 – 06:30)
Sultanahmet, Beyazid, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray (06:30 – 07:00)
08:30: Stop for breakfast on the way to Gallipoli. You can buy breakfast at this cafe and take a rest a bit before continuing your journey to Gallipoli.
11:45: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy lunch.
12:45: Depart for the Gallipoli Guided Tour, where you will visit:
- Anzac Cove
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery (Grave of John Simpson)
- Kabatepe and Ariburnu Cemetery
- Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and ANZAC trenches)
- ANZAC Commemorative Site
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Courtney’s & Steele’s Post Cemetery
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Quinn’s Post and Walker’s Ridge Cemetery
- Sergeant Mehmet Turkish Memorial
- The Nek and Baby 700
- Respect to Mehmetcik Memorial
- Battleship Hill (Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters Location)
Evening Bus Transfer to Kusadasi or Selcuk
17:30: End of the Gallipoli tour at the final. We will cross the Dardanelles by ferry, then transfer to the bus station for the intercity bus to Izmir around 18:00 / 18:30.
23:30 – 00:00: Arrive at Izmir bus station, meet our travel team, and drive to Kusadasi or Selcuk for hotel check-in.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 2 – Full Day Ephesus Tour
08:30: After breakfast, meet with the guide for a fully guided Ephesus Tour.
Tour Highlights:
Temple of Artemis: First, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephesus Ancient City: Followingly, explore the world-famous Greco-Roman city, the most well-preserved site of its kind.
Lunch Break: Then, enjoy a traditional Turkish meal at a local restaurant.
House of the Virgin Mary: After that, believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, sacred to Christians and Muslims.
Isabey Mosque: Finally, a beautiful example of Seljuk architecture.
Evening Return:
The tour ends at 16:00. We will transfer you back to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 3 – Full-Day Pamukkale Tour – Flight Back to Istanbul
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel.
07:30: After breakfast and check out from your rooms, meet the local guide in your hotel and drive to Pamukkale. The journey to Pamukkale takes 2 hours 30 minutes.
Tour Highlights:
Pamukkale Calcium Terraces: Firstly, known as the “Cotton Castle,” these stunning white terraces are formed by thermal spring waters.
Hierapolis Ancient City: Then, explore this UNESCO-listed site, featuring:
The Necropolis (one of the largest in Anatolia with 1,200 graves)
Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, Main Street, and Byzantine Gate
Optional Activity
Swim in Pamukkale’s ancient thermal pool (extra charge). Please bring your swimwear if you plan to enjoy this experience.
Evening Flight to Istanbul
The tour ends at 16:00. We will transfer you to Denizli Pamukkale Airport to take a plane to Istanbul.
19.40 – Flight to Istanbul from Pamukkale. (The flight departure time can be changed according to availability and season.)
20.50 – Arrive at the airport in Istanbul. You will be met at the airport in Istanbul by our travel team and transferred from the airport to your hotel.
End of our tour services.
We hope you had an unforgettable experience exploring Turkey’s rich history and natural wonders. We look forward to hosting you again!
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