4-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

4-Day Turkey Heritage Tour: Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus & Pamukkale

Overview

Discover the best of Western Turkey on this expertly guided 4-day Turkey heritage tour from Istanbul. Visit the battlefields of Gallipoli, the legendary city of Troy, the Acropolis of Pergamon, the magnificent ruins of Ephesus and the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale.

This all-inclusive Turkey tour package includes professional guides, 4-star hotels, domestic flight, intercity coach transfers and entrance fees for a smooth and comfortable travel experience.

Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors, this small-group cultural tour offers maximum sightseeing in just four days.

Book now and explore Turkey’s ancient wonders with confidence.

Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli & Canakkale

Meals Included: Lunch

Morning Departure from Istanbul

• 06:00 – 06:30 Pick up from hotels around Taksim
• 06:30 – 07:00 Pick up from hotels around Sultanahmet
• Departure to Eceabat by non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicle
• 08:30 Breakfast break
• 12:20 Arrival in Eceabat
• 12:30 Lunch at local restaurant

Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour

• Brighton Beach
• Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• ANZAC Commemorative Site
• Respect to Mehmetçik Statue
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial
• Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches and tunnels)
• 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
• The Nek
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

Tour ends around 18:00.

Cross the Dardanelles and arrive in Canakkale. Hotel check-in and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Troy & Pergamon Tour – Drive to Kusadasi

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Ancient City of Troy

Pick up at 08:30 after breakfast and hotel check-out.

• The Trojan Horse
• Sacrificial Altars
• 3,700-year-old city walls
• Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 BC)
• Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
• Odeon (Concert Hall)
• Remains from Troy I to Troy IX

10:30 End of Troy tour and departure to Pergamon.

Pergamon Acropolis Tour

• The Acropolis
• Library (once held 200,000 books)
• Temple of Athena
• Temple of Trajan
• Altar of Zeus (currently in Berlin Museum)
• The Gymnasium
• Lower Agora
• Hellenistic Theater (10,000 capacity)
• Temple of Dionysus
• 17:00 End of the tour and depart for Selçuk / Kuşadası.
• 20:00 Arrival in Selçuk
• 21:00 Arrival in Kuşadası, hotel check-in and overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Kuşadası.

Day 3 – Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Pick up at 08:30.

Ephesus Ancient City

• Library of Celsus
• Great Theater
• Temple of Hadrian
• Brothel
• Hercules Gate
• Marble Street
• Fountain of Trajan
• Harbour Street & Agora

Religious & Cultural Sites

• House of Virgin Mary
• Temple of Artemis
• Isa Bey Mosque
• Sirince Village

Tour ends around 17:00. Transfer back to hotel. Overnight stay at 4* hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 4 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis – Flight to Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour

Pick up at 08:00 and drive to Pamukkale (approx. 3 hours).

• Pamukkale Travertines
• Ancient City of Hierapolis
• Temple of Apollo
• Grand Theater
• Necropolis
• Roman Baths
• St. Philip’s Martyrium
• Karahayit Red Water Thermal Springs
• Cleopatra Pool (optional, extra cost)

After the tour free time and meeting at the meeting point, transfer to Denizli airport .

• 19:00 Flight from Denizli to Istanbul
• 20:00 On your arrival to istanbul airport;our Driver will meet you at the airport and transfer to your hotel. End of our services.

Included Services

• 3 Nights accommodation at 4-star hotels
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to historical sites and museums
• Domestic flight ticket (Denizli to Istanbul)
• Airport transfers in Istanbul
• Intercity transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Gallipoli ferry crossing (Dardanelles)
• 3 Breakfasts & 4 Lunches
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off services

Not Included Services

• Drinks at lunches
• Dinners
• Personal expenses
• Optional Cleopatra Pool entrance fee
• Tips for guide and driver
• Travel insurance
• International flights

Other Services (Optional)

• Private airport transfer upgrade
• Hot air balloon tour in Pamukkale (subject to availability)
• Cleopatra Pool swimming ticket
• Private English-speaking guide option
• Upgrade to boutique or 5-star hotels
• Extra night in Istanbul before or after the tour
• Dinner package add-on
• Travel insurance package
• Small group guarantee upgrade