Highlights
- Explore ancient sites like Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, and Troy.
- Discover the historic battlefields of Gallipoli.
- Enjoy guided tours with expert English-speaking guides.
- Experience comfortable travel with included transfers, accommodations, and meals.
Inclusions
- Departure flight tickets from Ankara to Izmir
- All group-shared airport transfers and bus station transfers in the itinerary
- English guided Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Gallipoli and Troy tours
- English speaking tour guide on the tours
- 3-night hotel stay in Kusadası/Selcuk with breakfast
- 1-night hotel stay in Canakkale with breakfast
- Lunches during tours
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
- Land transportation on the tours
- Parking and road tolls
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks with lunches (except the drinks served with breakfast)
- Dinners
- Entrance fee to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Optional tours and activities
- Airport transfer in Ankara
Remarks
- The itinerary is subject to change, but all listed visits will take place
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the departure point 30 minutes prior the pre-advised departure time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- Swimming in the Antique Pool at Pamukkale is optional and requires an additional entry fee, payable on-site.
- Guests should bring their own towel, swimsuit, and other essentials for the pools in Pamukkale.
- The tour operates as a regular group tour but can be arranged as a private tour upon request (additional cost).
Ankara to Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli
Day 1: Fly to Izmir from Ankara
10:25 – Depart from Ankara Esenboga Airport for a flight to Izmir (departure times may vary based on the tour date).
11:50 – Arrive at Izmir Airport, where our staff will greet you with a name sign.
You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Day 2 – Pamukkale Tour
Start the day with breakfast and check out from your hotel.
07:30 – Meet your local guide and enjoy a scenic drive to Pamukkale.
Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour Highlights
- Explore the Ancient City of Hierapolis, including:
- The Necropolis with 1,200 ancient graves
- The Roman Bath and Domitian Gate
- The Main Street and Byzantine Gate
- Visit the stunning Calcium Terraces, formed by thermal spring water at 35 °C (102 °F).
Optional Activity: Swimming in the ancient thermal spring pool is available for an extra charge. (Remember to bring your swimsuit if you plan to swim!)
16:00 – After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Day 3 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour
08:30 AM – Early morning hotel pick-up and transfer to the tour area.
Ancient Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour Highlights
- Temple of Artemis: Explore the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Visit the best-preserved Greco-Roman city, renowned worldwide for its impressive ruins.
- Lunch Break: Enjoy a relaxing lunch before continuing the tour.
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit this sacred site, believed to be where Mary spent her last days, revered by both Christians and Muslims.
- Isabey Mosque: Discover this beautiful example of Seljuk architecture.
16:00 – After the tour, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadası or Selcuk.
Day 4 – Kusadasi – Pergamon Tour – Canakkale
10:30: Pick up from your hotel in Kusadası and transfer to Selcuk.
11:00: Depart from Selcuk (Ephesus) and head to Pergamon Ancient City.
Lunch and Tour in Pergamon
13:00: Arrive in Pergamon and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
13:45: Begin the guided Pergamon & Acropolis tour.
Guided Pergamon & Acropolis Tour Highlights
- Explore Pergamon, once a major power of the ancient world.
- Visit the Acropolis, a center of learning and arts, featuring:
- The Library that once held 200,000 books.
- The Temple of Trojan and Temple of Athena.
- The Altar of Zeus (now in the Berlin Museum).
- The Lower Agora, Gymnasium, and the Hellenistic Theater with a capacity of 10,000.
- The Temple of Dionysus.
16:00 – After the tour, drive to Çanakkale. Check into your hotel upon arrival and enjoy an overnight stay in Canakkale.
Day 5 – Troy & Gallipoli Tour & Drive to Istanbul
Begin your day with an open buffet breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
08:30: Pick-up from the hotel for a fully guided tour of Troy.
Troy Ancient City Tour Highlights
- See the iconic Trojan Horse.
- Walk along the 3,700-year-old city walls.
- Visit the Sacrificial Altars and ancient houses of Troy I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.).
- Explore the Bouleuterium (Senate Building), ongoing excavations, and the Odeon (Concert Hall).
- Discover layers of history from Troy I to Troy IX.
11:30: Conclude the Troy tour and head to the Çanakkale ferry station. Cross the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli peninsula.
12:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat.
Gallipoli Guided Tour Highlights
- 13:00: Depart for a comprehensive tour of Gallipoli’s historical sites, including:
- ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, and Beach Cemetery.
- The ANZAC Commemorative Site and Ariburnu Cemetery.
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial and the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue.
- Johnston’s Jolly (trenches and tunnels).
- 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
17:30: End of the Gallipoli tour and depart for Istanbul.
22:00: Arrive in Istanbul, marking the end of tour services.
Thank you for choosing us to explore the rich history and beauty of Turkey. We hope to see you again on another unforgettable journey!
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