Highlights
- Scenic Drive: Enjoy stunning landscapes en route to Istanbul.
- Pergamon Acropolis: Marvel at ancient temples, theaters, and the Altar of Zeus.
- Troy: Walk through legendary ruins and see the iconic Trojan Horse replica
- Gallipoli: Honor history at WWI battlefields and memorials.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from Kusadasi and Selcuk hotels
- Drop-off in Istanbul at central hotels
- 1-night hotel in Canakkale
- Ferry tickets on the Dardanelles
- Pergamon, Troy and Gallipoli group tours
- Lunches on the tours at the local restaurants
- English guiding service during the tours
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunches
- Dinner
- Optional tours and sights
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 to Istanbul via Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli Tours
Day 1 – Pergamon Tour from Kusadasi and Selcuk Hotels & Drive to Canakkale
Around 10:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi and travel to Selcuk.
Around 11:00 AM: Depart from Selcuk (Ephesus) and drive to the ancient city of Pergamon.
13:00: Arrive in Pergamon and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, begin the guided tour of Pergamon & the Acropolis:
Discover Pergamon, once a major power in the ancient world. Explore the Acropolis, a center of learning and arts, featuring:
- The Library, which once housed 200,000 books.
- The Temple of Trojan and Temple of Athena.
- The Altar of Zeus (currently displayed in the Berlin Museum).
- The Lower Agora and the Gymnasium built on terraces.
- The Hellenistic Theater, seating up to 10,000 people.
- The Temple of Dionysus.
After the tour, drive to Canakkale. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 – Troy & Gallipoli Tour & Drive to Istanbul
Morning: Enjoy an open buffet breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08:30 AM: Pick-up for a fully guided tour of Troy:
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- Visit the iconic Trojan Horse.
- Explore the 3,700-year-old city walls and sacrificial altars.
- See the remains of Troy I houses (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.).
- Visit the Bouleuterium (Senate Building) and the Odeon (Concert Hall).
- Observe current excavations and the layers of cities from Troy I to Troy IX.
11:30 AM: Conclude the Troy tour and drive to the Canakkale ferry station. Then, by ferry, cross the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli peninsula.
12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat. After lunch, begin the fully guided Gallipoli tour, by visiting:
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- ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, and the Beach Cemetery.
- ANZAC Commemorative Site and Ariburnu Cemetery.
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Respect to Mehmetcik Statue.
- Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels).
- 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
17:30: End the Gallipoli tour and depart for Istanbul.
22:00: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Tour ends.
Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey through Turkiye’s rich history and landmarks. We hope you had an amazing experience and look forward to welcoming you on future adventures!
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