- Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit the historic WWI battlefields, memorials, and Anzac Cove.
- Ancient Troy: Discover the legendary city of Troy and the iconic replica Trojan Horse.
- Ephesus: Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
- Pamukkale Thermal Pools: Walk through the dazzling white travertine terraces and soak in natural thermal waters.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Tour the ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its stunning Roman architecture.
- Local bus transportation between the sights as in the program
- Pick up from the central hotels in Istanbul
- 3-night accommodation in Canakkale and Selcuk/Kusadasi with breakfasts
- Lunches on the full day tours
- Group tours to Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Bus station transfers in Canakkale and Ephesus as mentioned
- English-speaking tour guide on the tours
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the program
- Land transportation on the tours
- Local taxes, road tolls and gasoline fees with parking fees
- Personal Expenses
- Dinners
- Drinks at the lunches
- Bus station pick-up in Bodrum
- Entrance to Thermal Pool in Pamukkale
- Lunch on Troy Tour
- Optional tours and activities
- 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 tours end at Bodrum Bus Station. Please let us know if you need an additional pick-up from there to your hotel.
Istanbul to Bodrum via Tours to Gallipoli Troy Ephesus and Pamukkale
Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli Tour
Morning Pick-ups:
- 06:30 – 07:00 – Taksim, Beşiktaş, Şişli, and Karaköy region
- 07:00 – 07:30 – Sultanahmet, Beyazıt, Sirkeci, Laleli, and Aksaray region
Breakfast Stop:
08:30 – Stop for breakfast (not included) and personal needs.
Arrival in Eceabat:
At noon, we will reach Eceabat and we will enjoy lunch before heading to the tour.
Guided Gallipoli Tour:
Around 12:30 – Depart for Gallipoli. Visit iconic sites such as:
- Anzac Cove, Brighton Beach, and Beach Cemetery
- Kabatepe, Arıburnu Cemetery, Johnston’s Jolly (trenches and tunnels)
- ANZAC Commemorative Site, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Respect to Mehmetçik Memorial and Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters
Evening:
17:30 – End of the Gallipoli tour. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in to your hotel.
Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 2 – Troy Tour & Continue to Selcuk and Kusadasi by Bus
Morning:
Breakfast and hotel check-out from your hotel.
08:30 – Pick-up for the guided Troy Ancient City Tour.
Guided Troy Tour:
Highlights include:
- The Trojan Horse used in the movie Troy and the ancient city’s iconic Trojan Horse
- 3,200-year-old city walls of Troy VI and VII
- The Temple of Athena, The Scaean Gate, and the Roman Bath
- Odeon (Music Theater) and the Agora ruins
Afternoon:
After the Troy tour, we will transfer you to the bus station to take a local bus to Kusadasi or Selcuk. The traveling takes about 6-7 hours.
The bus will depart around 13:00 and have some breaks for your needs.
Upon arrival at the bus station, we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel to check-into and have a rest.
Evening:
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 3 – Full Day Ephesus Tour
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 – You will be picked up by your tour guide and tour group for the guided Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour.
Guided Tour Highlights:
- Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, including the Great Theatre and the Library of Celsus.
- Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a holy site for Christians and Muslims.
- Discover the Isabey Mosque, a stunning example of Seljuk architecture.
Evening:
Your day ends around 16:00. The return will start and you will arrive in your hotel back after 1-2 hours.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Day 4 – Full Day Pamukkale Tour & Intercity Bus to Bodrum
Morning:
Breakfast and hotel check-out from your hotel.
07:30 – Pick-up for the guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour by your tour guide and tour group.
Guided Pamukkale Tour:
- Explore the calcium terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Visit sites like: - The Necropolis (cemetery) with 1,200 graves
- Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, Byzantine Gate, and the Main Street
- Optionally swim in Pamukkale’s ancient thermal spring pool (extra charge; bring your swimsuit).
Evening:
The tour ends between 15:00 and 16:30. Then, we will transfer you to Pamukkale Bus Station.
You will have a local bus to Bodrum from Pamukkale. The bus journey takes about 4 hours.
Arrive at Bodrum Bus Station after 4 hours.
Our services end at the bus station. Hope to see you again in the future!
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