5-Day Aegean Tour from Istanbul: Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Travel along the breathtaking coastline of Turkey’s Aegean region, full of ancient Greek cities, on this tour from Istanbul. With your local guide, visit the battlefields of Gallipoli, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Troy and tour ancient ruins in Pergamum and Ephesus. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Hierapolis, admire the white limestone terraces of Pamukkale and get a taste for culture as you browse hand-crafted leather goods in Kusadasi. You’ll stay in 4- to 5-star hotels, with daily meals included, and enjoy comfortable transportation.

Itinerary

Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefields

Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkiye
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Canakkale

Day 2: Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkiye
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pergamon Theatre, Kurtulus Mah. Akrapol Yolu No:2 Bergama Merkez, Bergama, Bergama Turkiye
We tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

Day 3: Ephesus, Kusadasi

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

Day 4: Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Duration: 7 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Adem Pira Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Pamukkale

Day 5: Istanbul

Stop At: Denizli, Denizli
Today you head back to Istanbul. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight and be back in Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in time for a bit of last minute shopping or exploring.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: 07:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbıyık Caddesi, Cankurtaran, Terbıyık Sk. No:3, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Traveler pickup is offered
Customers may be picked up from their hotel where it is located in, or near Sultanahmet (the old city) or in the Taksim area. Pick up, on Day 1, is between 07:30 am and 08:00 am depending on where their hotel is located.
Customers can also meet at the Sultan Hostel at 8 am.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
• Domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul (Please send us passport copies to book flights)
• Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
• Entrance fees
• 4 nights - accommodation
• 4x Breakfast
• 4x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 4 nights
• Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
• Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools
• Entry/Admission - Pergamon Theatre
• Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battlefield
• Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus

Not Included

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips - driver and guide
• Compulsory Travel Insurance
• Lunch

Facilities