Turkey · Archaeology

6-Day Private Turkey Tour with Gallipoli, Ephesus and Cappadocia

6 Days Round trip from İstanbul Easy pace
Library of Celsus
Hierapolis ancient theater
Ephesus
Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre
Canakkale Martyrs Monument
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Gallipoli's historic battlefield sites, including ANZAC Cove and Chunuk Bair
  • 02 Explore the ancient ruins of Troy and Pergamon's Acropolis and Athenaeum library
  • 03 Discover Pamukkale Thermal Pools and the ancient city of Hierapolis
  • 04 Marvel at Ephesus, including the Grand Theatre and Library of Celsus
  • 05 Stay in a unique cave suite room in Cappadocia
  • 06 Enjoy Goreme Panorama, Love Valley, Devrent Valley, and Kaymakli Underground City

Embark on a 6-day journey through Turkey's rich history and breathtaking landscapes, from the Gallipoli Battlefield and Troy to Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia. Explore ancient ruins, battlefield memorials, thermal pools, and underground cities while travelling across some of the country's most remarkable cultural and natural sites. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, including a cave suite in Cappadocia, along with included meals, private transportation, and domestic flights. Experience Turkey's splendour on this unforgettable tour.

Embark on a 6-day journey through Turkey's rich history and breathtaking landscapes, from the Gallipoli Battlefield and Troy to Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kusadasi, Canakkale, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Gallipoli (Battlefield), Ephesus, Troy, Pergamon, Pamukkale, Avanos
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Istanbul to Gallipoli Battlefield and Canakkale

Morning:

  • Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul between 6 am and 6:30 am.
  • Transfer to Gallipoli Battlefield.
  • Visit Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson's Grave), ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly, Shrapnel Valley, Turkish Memorial, The Nek, Walker's Ridge, and Chunuk Bair.

Duration: 5 hours

Lunch included

Accommodation: Overnight at a 5-star hotel in Canakkale city center.

2
Day 02

Troy, Eceabat, and Pergamon

Morning:

  • Visit Troy (Truva) and explore its ancient ruins.
  • Lunch in the coastal town of Eceabat.
  • Continue to Pergamon.
  • Visit the Acropolis, Athenaeum library, Temple of Trojan, and Sanctuary of Asclepius.

Duration: 3 hours

Accommodation: Overnight at a 5-star hotel in Kusadasi by the sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3
Day 03

Pamukkale Thermal Pools and Hierapolis

Morning:

  • Visit Pamukkale Thermal Pools, also known as the Cotton Castle.
  • Explore Hierapolis, an ancient city dating back to the 2nd Century.
  • Optional swimming break at Cleopatra Pools.

Duration: 6 hours

Accommodation: Overnight in a 5-star hotel in Kusadasi (same hotel)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4
Day 04

Ephesus and Flight to Cappadocia

Morning:

  • Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Grand Theatre and Library of Celsus.
  • Visit Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), the Temple of Artemis, and Isa Bey Mosque.

Duration: 4 hours

Fly to Cappadocia.

Accommodation: Overnight at a cave suite room in Cappadocia - Goreme.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

5
Day 05

Rose Valley, Kaymakli, and Uchisar Castle

Morning:

  • Explore Kizilcukur (Rose Valley), Cavusin Village, and Love Valley.
  • Visit Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley.
  • Admire Uchisar Castle.

Duration: 6 hours

Accommodation: Overnight in Cappadocia (same hotel)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

6
Day 06

Goreme National Park, Avanos, and Return to Istanbul

Morning:

  • Enjoy Goreme Panorama and Goreme National Park.
  • Visit Avanos, Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks Valley), and Urgup.

Duration: 4 hours

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Note: Accommodation on Day 6 is not included.

ANZAC Cove, Ephesus, Travertines of Pamukkale, Love Valley, Cappadocia

Where this trip takes you

ANZAC Cove, Ephesus, Travertines of Pamukkale, Love Valley, Cappadocia

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from İstanbul 10 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Two domestic flights with all taxes
  • 5 nights in 5-star hotels at the best locations
  • 6-day private tour with guide, lunch, transportation, and all entrance fees
  • All airport transfers
  • Vegetarian meals are available
  • Breakfast (5)
  • Lunch (6)

What's Not Included

  • Drinks
  • Evening meal

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour start
İstanbul, Türkiye
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in İstanbul.

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Single Room $1,100.00 — $1,650.00
Double Sharing $1,100.00 — $1,650.00

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