8-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia Tour

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel. If you are staying in the Taksim area, pick-up will be between 06:00 – 06:15; for those in the Sultanahmet area, it will be between 06:30 – 07:00. After pick-up, you will depart for Eceabat in a comfortable, non-smoking, air-conditioned minibus.

You will arrive in Eceabat around 11:20 AM and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. At 12:30 PM, you will begin a fully guided Gallipoli Tour, exploring the key sites of the Gallipoli Campaign. You will visit Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (with preserved Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), the 57th Infantry Regiment Turkish Cemetery, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

At the end of the tour around 4:30 PM, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in and overnight stay.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 08:30 AM for a fully guided Troy and Pergamon Tour.

The day begins with a visit to the Trojan Horse, followed by the Sacrificial Altars and the 3,700-year-old city walls. You will explore the Houses of Troy I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). The remains of multiple settlement layers from Troy I through Troy IX will also be included in your visit.

After concluding the Troy tour around 10:30 AM, you will depart for Bergama. Upon arrival at 1:30 PM, enjoy lunch before beginning the fully guided Pergamon Acropolis Tour.

In Pergamon, you will visit the Acropolis, the Great Library which once held over 200,000 scrolls, the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Trajan, and the renowned Altar of Zeus. You’ll also see the Gymnasium built on terraces, the Lower Agora, the Theater of Pergamon with a capacity of 10,000, and the Temple of Dionysus.

After the tour ends around 5:30 PM, you will depart for Selçuk, arriving at 8:00 PM, and continue to Kuşadası, arriving by 8:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel for the night. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up around 08:30 AM and meet your tour guide to begin a full-day tour of Ephesus, one of the most important and well-preserved ancient cities from the Greek and Roman eras. During your visit, you will explore architectural highlights including the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Great Theater, and the elaborately decorated Trajan Fountain, dedicated to the Roman Emperor Trajan.

Following a delicious lunch, your tour continues to the House of the Virgin Mary, a sacred Christian pilgrimage site believed to be the final home of Mary. You will also visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where only fragments of its former glory remain.

The final stop of the day is the Isa Bey Mosque, a beautiful example of Seljuk architecture dating back to the 14th century.

After the tour concludes around 4:30 PM, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the town at your leisure. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast around 7:30 AM, you will check out from your hotel in Kuşadası and be picked up for transfer to the meeting point in Selçuk, where the group will gather. From there, you will depart at approximately 8:30 AM for the scenic journey to Pamukkale, which takes about 3 hours. A short 10-minute restroom break will be made en route. You will arrive in Pamukkale around 11:45 AM, and lunch will be served upon arrival.

At around 1:00 PM, you will begin your guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis with a licensed professional guide. Highlights include the surreal Cotton Cliffs, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters, and the ancient city of Hierapolis, where you will visit the Roman Baths and the impressive Pamukkale Theatre, showcasing fine examples of Roman architecture.

After the tour, you will have some free time to explore independently. You may also opt to take a relaxing dip in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (entrance fee not included), believed to have therapeutic qualities.

Around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Denizli bus station, where you will board an intercity coach to Antalya (approx. 5-hour journey). Upon arrival in Antalya, a representative will meet you at the bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up around 08:00 AM to begin a full-day guided tour exploring Antalya’s most iconic ancient ruins and scenic natural spots.

The first stop is Perge, once a major city of ancient Pamphylia, known for its well-preserved Roman baths, agora, and stadium. Then, you’ll continue to the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world, with a capacity of 15,000 and still used for live performances today.

Following your visit, enjoy a lunch break by a peaceful riverside restaurant. Afterward, you’ll visit Side, a historic coastal town featuring a spectacular blend of ancient architecture and seaside charm. Highlights here include the Roman theater, ancient baths, and the Temple of Apollo overlooking the sea.

You will then enjoy 1 hour of free time to explore Side at your own pace or take in the views along the coast. On the way back to Antalya, the tour includes a stop at the beautiful Manavgat Waterfall, famous for its wide cascade and tranquil surroundings.

At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Antalya and be transferred to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to either Kayseri or Nevşehir, via Istanbul. Depending on flight availability, this may be a morning or early afternoon departure.

Upon arrival at the airport in Cappadocia, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore the area at your own pace. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an unforgettable start to the day, you may choose to book a Hot Air Balloon Ride in the early morning to enjoy panoramic views over Cappadocia’s surreal landscape. Please note this activity is optional and available at an additional cost.

After breakfast around 09:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin a full-day North Cappadocia Tour. The tour begins with a visit to Devrent Valley, known for its imaginative rock formations and fairy chimneys shaped like animals and objects. Next, you’ll explore Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), where striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles stand tall among the scenery.

You will then drive to the pottery town of Avanos, located along the Kızılırmak River, and stop for a traditional lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum, a former monastic complex showcasing cave dwellings, churches, and early Christian life in Cappadocia.

Before the tour concludes, you will pause for a photo stop to admire panoramic views of Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region, offering a stunning backdrop for photography (interior access is not included).

The tour ends around 4:00 PM, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Activities (available at an additional cost):
– 2-hour ATV tour through the valleys
– 2-hour horseback riding tour
– 1-hour Whirling Dervish show
– 3-hour Turkish Night Show with Dinner, featuring folk dances and traditional cuisine

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, you will be picked up around 09:30 AM to begin your full-day South Cappadocia Tour.

Your first stop is the spectacular Red Valley, where you'll visit rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through the neighboring Rose Valley (Güllüdere Vadisi), famous for its pink-toned rock formations and peaceful trails.

Next, you'll visit Çavuşin Village, home to abandoned stone houses and cave churches once inhabited by Christian monks. Around midday, you'll pause for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.

After lunch, continue to Pigeon Valley, named for the thousands of dovecotes carved into the cliffs by local farmers. The final stop of the tour will be a visit to one of Cappadocia’s incredible underground cities — either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, both used as shelters by early Christians.

The tour concludes around 4:00 PM, after which you’ll be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Flight departure times typically range between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with a flight duration of approximately 1.5 hours. End of Our Services.

Please note: Transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to your hotel in Istanbul is not included in the tour price. However, you may select an optional airport transfer service during booking for an additional cost.