Highlights
- Seamless Travel: Enjoy a well-organized journey from Kusadasi to Istanbul with expert guides.
- Rich Historical Insights: Learn about Turkiye's deep cultural and historical heritage.
- Explore Ancient Ephesus: Discover the impressive ruins of one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
- Visit the Legendary Troy: Step into the mythological city, home to the famous Trojan Horse.
- Gallipoli Battlefields: Pay tribute at the historic World War I battle sites and memorials.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick ups from Kusadasi and Selcuk
- Hotel drop offs in Istanbul (only central hotels)
- Ephesus, Troy and Gallipoli tours with lunches
- 1 Night hotel in Canakkale with breakfast
- Bus tickets to Canakkale from Izmir (Ephesus)
- Ferry Tickets on the Dardanelles in Canakkale
- English speaking tour guide on the tours
- Entrance fees to the sights in the program
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Beverages at lunches
- Dinner
- Optional tours or activities
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.
Kusadasi/Selcuk to Istanbul Ephesus Troy and Gallipoli Tours
Day 1 – Kusadasi / Selcuk & Full Day Ephesus Tour & Bus Transportation to Canakkale
Morning: Begin Your Ephesus Adventure
08:30 – Our travel team will pick you up directly from your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk for a fully guided Ephesus tour.
- Temple of Artemis
Begin your journey with a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a remarkable feat of ancient architecture. - Ephesus Ancient City
Stroll through the exceptionally well-preserved ruins of this iconic Greco-Roman city. - House of Virgin Mary
Visit this tranquil and sacred site, believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final days. It is revered by both Christians and Muslims. - Isabey Mosque
Admire the architectural beauty of this 14th-century masterpiece, an example of early Turkish design.
Afternoon: Lunch and Departure
Enjoy a relaxing lunch to conclude your Ephesus tour. Following the tour, you will be transferred to the bus station for your onward journey.
Evening: Travel to Canakkale
17:00 – 17:30: Depart by bus from Izmir to Canakkale. The journey takes approximately 5.5 hours, including breaks along the way.
Midnight: Arrive at Canakkale Bus Station, where we will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Canakkale.
Day 2 – Troy – Gallipoli Tours & Drive to Istanbul
Breakfast: Start the day with an open buffet breakfast and check out from your hotel.
08:30: Your guide will pick you up for a fully guided tour of Troy.
Highlights of the Troy tour:
- The Trojan Horse
- 3,700-Year-Old City Walls
- Sacrificial Altars
- Ancient Houses (Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.)
- The Bouleuterium (Senate Building)
- The Odeon (Concert Hall)
- Excavations of Troy IX
11:30: The tour concludes, and you will proceed to the Canakkale ferry station to cross the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli peninsula.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Eceabat.
13:00: Begin your fully guided Gallipoli tour.
Highlights of the Gallipoli tour:
- ANZAC Cove
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery
- ANZAC Commemorative Site
- Ariburnu Cemetery
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Johnston’s Jolly (Trenches and Tunnels)
- 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
- The Nek
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
Evening: Travel to Istanbul
17:00 – 17:30: Conclude the tour and depart for Istanbul. The journey takes about 5 hours, including a break for dinner and personal needs.
21:00 – 22:00: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your centrally located hotel. (Arrival time depends on Istanbul traffic.)
End of the Services
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