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6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

6 daysGallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus +1Group tourDaily departures

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Your route

3 stops · 5 nights

  1. IstanbulStart
  2. Canakkale1 night
  3. Kusadasi3 nights
  4. Pamukkale1 night
  5. IstanbulEnd
  • Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
  • Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
  • Kusadasi free dayDay 3, between the ancient-city tours
  • Final night in PamukkaleBreakfast before the day 6 airport transfer
  • Troy and Pergamon on one guided dayDay 2 includes lunch and the onward Kusadasi transfer
  • Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
  • Guided in English, SpanishAlso in Italian on private tours.
  • Group tourA shared coach and guide on the sightseeing days

Overview

Follow Gallipoli with Troy and Pergamon, then take a full coastal day off before Ephesus. This six-day route includes five hotel nights, ending with a Pamukkale stay and the flight back to Istanbul. Show more overview

Begin with the Gallipoli battlefields and a night in Canakkale, then explore Troy and Pergamon on the way to the Aegean coast. Three nights in Kusadasi give you a full day to rest or explore independently before your guided Ephesus visit.

Travel inland for Pamukkale’s white terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, staying nearby after sightseeing. The following morning, transfer to Denizli Airport and fly back to Istanbul. Listed guides, entrance fees and transport are arranged throughout, including your final hotel drop-off, with breakfast at each of the included hotel stays.

To add Istanbul sightseeing while keeping Pergamon and the Pamukkale overnight stay, request extra days through our Turkey holiday planner.

Aegean history with a coastal free day

  • Gallipoli, Troy and PergamonGuided visits with lunch and a Canakkale night between them.
  • A full Kusadasi free dayKeep the same hotel for three nights, with breakfast included.
  • Sleep in Pamukkale after the tourFly from Denizli the next day, with airport transfers included.

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Itinerary

6 days · 5 nights in 3 places

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  1. Day 1: Gallipoli from Istanbul, with a night in Canakkale

    Visit wartime beaches and memorials before crossing the Dardanelles.Overnight: Canakkale · 1 nightMeals: Lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Canakkale · 1 night
    • Meals: Lunch
    • Transport: Road travel & tour transport · Crossing & Canakkale hotel transfer
    • Guide: Gallipoli guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance fees

    Schedule

    1. 06:30
      Hotel pickup and drive to Gallipoli

      Allow about five hours on the road with a rest stop; breakfast before the package is separate.

      The collection time varies by your Istanbul hotel location.

    2. Lunch in Eceabat

      Stop at a restaurant in Eceabat before the afternoon battlefield tour.

      Lunch is before the afternoon battlefield visits.

    3. 13:00
      Guided Gallipoli battlefield tour

      Follow the landing beaches and ridges while your guide explains the Gallipoli campaign.

      The guided visits are followed by the crossing around 18:30.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Brighton Beach
      • Beach Cemetery
      • Anzac Cove
      • Ari Burnu
      • Lone Pine Cemetery
      • Johnston’s Jolly
      • Shrapnel Valley
      • Turkish Memorial
      • The Nek
      • Chunuk Bair
      About these 10 places
      Brighton Beach
      See the flatter coast south of the Anzac landing area, where the shoreline helps explain the intended landing ground.
      Beach Cemetery
      Visit the graves beside the shore, close to the ground where troops landed in 1915.
      Anzac Cove
      Look across the small landing cove and the steep slopes rising behind it.
      Ari Burnu
      Stop at the headland and cemetery beside Anzac Cove to hear about this part of the campaign.
      Lone Pine Cemetery
      Visit the cemetery and Australian memorial on the ridge above the battlefield.
      Johnston’s Jolly
      See the trench remains and how close the opposing positions were on this stretch of ground.
      Shrapnel Valley
      Look along the route used to carry troops and supplies from the shore to positions inland.
      Turkish Memorial
      Hear about the Turkish defenders at the memorial to soldiers who fought on the peninsula.
      The Nek
      The narrow ridge shows the limited space in which the August 1915 attack took place.
      Chunuk Bair
      Visit the high ridge and memorials overlooking the peninsula, a key position during the fighting.
    4. 18:30
      Dardanelles crossing and hotel transfer

      Cross to Canakkale and check in for your first included night.

      The crossing and transfer follow the end of the guided tour.

    Next · Day 2Troy and Pergamon, then continue to Kusadasi
  2. Day 2: Troy and Pergamon, then continue to Kusadasi

    Explore an ancient city’s layers and a hilltop theatre on the same day.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 3Meals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 3
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport & Kusadasi transfer
    • Guide: Troy & Pergamon guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance fees

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Leave your Canakkale hotel

      Bring your luggage for the journey south after the Troy visit.

      Hotel pickup is around 08:30 after breakfast.

    2. 09:00
      Troy in the morning, Pergamon in the afternoon

      Explore Troy’s walls and settlement layers before continuing to Pergamon’s hilltop acropolis and steep theatre.

      Troy is visited in the morning and Pergamon around 14:30; times are approximate.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Troy Ancient City
      • Wooden Trojan Horse
      • City walls and settlement layers
      • Pergamon Acropolis
      • Temple of Athena remains
      • Pergamon’s steep theatre
      About these 6 places
      Troy Ancient City
      See walls and buildings from different periods as your guide explains Troy's settlement layers. Private tours also visit the sacrificial altars.
      Wooden Trojan Horse
      See a modern wooden horse linked to the story of Troy during the visit.
      City walls and settlement layers
      Examine walls and building remains from different periods, showing how successive towns grew over earlier settlements.
      Pergamon Acropolis
      Explore the upper city on the hillside above Bergama, with buildings arranged across terraces.
      Temple of Athena remains
      Learn how this sanctuary fitted into the religious life of Pergamon’s upper city.
      Pergamon’s steep theatre
      Look down the hillside seating and across the surrounding plain.
    3. Continue to Kusadasi after Pergamon

      The day’s transport includes the final drive to your hotel.

      Departure follows the afternoon guided visit.

    4. 19:30
      Check in for three nights

      Settle into your Kusadasi hotel in the class you selected.

      Hotel arrival varies with sightseeing, traffic and road stops.

    Next · Day 3A free day on the Kusadasi coast
  3. Day 3: A free day on the Kusadasi coast

    Choose your own beach time, walks and places to eat by the Aegean.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 3Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 2 of 3
    • Meals: Breakfast

    Schedule

    1. Choose your own plans

      Take a waterfront walk or enjoy time at the hotel. Other meals, independent activities and local transport are extra.

      A full free day with no scheduled tour or transfer.

    Next · Day 4Ephesus and nearby sacred sites
  4. Day 4: Ephesus and nearby sacred sites

    Discover Roman city life and the sacred sites around ancient Ephesus.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3Meals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Tour transport & hotel transfers
    • Guide: Ephesus guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance fees

    Schedule

    1. 08:30
      Ephesus tour pickup after breakfast

      Leave your bags at the hotel, as you return to the same room.

      Hotel pickup is around 08:30 after breakfast.

    2. 09:30
      Guided ancient city and nearby visits

      Walk through Ephesus with your guide and visit the hillside shrine and the Artemis temple site.

      The visits normally end around 15:00.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Ephesus streets and Celsus Library
      • House of Virgin Mary
      • Temple of Artemis site
      About these 3 places
      Ephesus streets and Celsus Library
      Walk among the public buildings and along the ancient streets while your guide describes life in the city.
      House of Virgin Mary
      Visit the stone shrine associated with Mary in its wooded hillside setting.
      Temple of Artemis site
      See the remaining traces of the sanctuary near Selcuk and learn about its former scale.
    3. Return to Kusadasi

      The tour transfer brings you back to your hotel for a free evening.

      The return transfer follows the final sightseeing stop.

    Next · Day 5Pamukkale terraces and an overnight stay
  5. Day 5: Pamukkale terraces and an overnight stay

    Walk Pamukkale’s white terraces and explore ancient Hierapolis.Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast & lunch

    Included today

    • Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 night
    • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
    • Transport: Road travel & tour transport · Pamukkale hotel transfer
    • Guide: Pamukkale guide
    • Sightseeing: Entrance fees

    Schedule

    1. 07:00
      Checkout and drive to Pamukkale

      The road journey takes about two and a half hours.

      Morning pickup is approximate.

    2. 10:30
      Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour

      Explore the mineral terraces and Hierapolis with your guide. Optional pool swimming depends on access and the time available during the visit.

      Guided visits usually finish around 15:00.

      Places you’ll visit
      • Hierapolis above the terraces
      • White travertine terraces
      • Cleopatra Antique Pool
      About these 3 places
      Hierapolis above the terraces
      Explore the ancient city on the plateau and hear how its history connects with the thermal springs.
      White travertine terraces
      See the pale mineral formations and walk barefoot on the permitted section.
      Cleopatra Antique Pool
      Swimming in the ancient thermal pool is optional and paid separately, subject to access and tour timing. Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim.
    3. Check in at your Pamukkale hotel

      Your transfer and one hotel night are included after the tour.

      Hotel arrival follows the tour, which normally ends around 15:00.

    Next · Day 6Fly from Denizli back to Istanbul
  6. Day 6: Fly from Denizli back to Istanbul

    Leave your hotel for the airport and your included return flight.Meals: Breakfast

    Included today

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Flights: Denizli to Istanbul flight
    • Transport: Both airport transfers

    Schedule

    1. After breakfast
      Pamukkale hotel to Denizli Airport

      Check out after breakfast for the airport drive of about one hour.

      Pickup is scheduled around your booked flight.

    2. Confirmed flight time
      Denizli–Istanbul flight

      The included domestic flight to Istanbul takes about one hour.

      Flight times depend on season and availability.

    3. Airport meeting and final hotel transfer

      Your driver takes you from your arrival airport to your Istanbul hotel; the hotel night is separate.

      Your actual flight arrival sets the airport meeting time.

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What's included

Included in your package8

  • Five hotel nights: Canakkale 1, Kusadasi 3 and Pamukkale 1, in your selected class
  • Breakfast on days 2–6 and lunch on days 1, 2, 4 and 5
  • Guided Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, Pamukkale and Hierapolis visits
  • Entrance fees and transport for the listed guided tours
  • Istanbul hotel pickup, Dardanelles crossing and all road and hotel transfers shown in the itinerary
  • Denizli–Istanbul flight, with 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
  • Pamukkale hotel to Denizli Airport transfer and arrival transfer to your Istanbul hotel
  • Local taxes and service fees

Not included5

  • International flights and Istanbul hotel nights before or after the tour
  • Breakfast on day 1, lunch on days 3 and 6, dinners and drinks with meals
  • Independent activities and transport on the Kusadasi free day
  • Swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pool
  • Personal expenses and extra flight baggage

Hotel classes

Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.

  • Grand Anzac Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Grand Anzac Hotel1 / 6

    Standard Class

    Budget

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    €1,008€958per person
    Double or twin room
    €958
    Single room
    €1,487
    Triple room
    €923

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Kervansaray Canakkale Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Kervansaray Canakkale Hotel1 / 6

    Middle Class

    Comfort

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    €1,131€1,074per person
    Double or twin room
    €1,074
    Single room
    €1,721
    Triple room
    €991

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

  • Bengodi Boutique Hotel
    One of 6 hotels in this class
    Bengodi Boutique Hotel1 / 6

    High Class

    Luxury

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    €1,849€1,757per person
    Double or twin room
    €1,757
    Single room
    €2,790
    Triple room
    €1,611

    Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.

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Keep the coastal free day and Pamukkale overnight, visit the same main sights in four days in reverse order, or finish with an included Istanbul hotel night.

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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages All three visit Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale; only the first two include Pergamon.
Comparison4-Day Western Turkey Tour: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & GallipoliSee all five main destinations in four guided days, starting at Pamukkale and returning late by road after Gallipoli.This tour6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus & Pamukkale TourA southbound route with Pergamon, a coastal day off and a Pamukkale hotel night before the return flight.6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale TourKeep a Kusadasi free day but omit Pergamon, flying after Pamukkale for an Istanbul hotel night and next-day airport transfer.
Length and hotel nights4 days, 3 nights6 days, 5 nights6 days, 5 nights
Pergamon visitDay 3, on the way to CanakkaleDay 2, after TroyNot included
Full free day in KusadasiNoneDay 3Day 3
Pamukkale overnightNo stay1 night after the guided visitNo stay
Istanbul hotel night at the endSeparateSeparate1 night; departure airport transfer on day 6
Direction and return to IstanbulFly to Denizli first; road return from Gallipoli around 22:30 on day 4Start at Gallipoli; fly from Denizli on day 6Start at Gallipoli; fly from Denizli on day 5
From price€834€878per person€958€1,008per person€995per person
View tour: 4-Day Western Turkey Tour: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & GallipoliView tour: 6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour

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The nine-day route keeps Pergamon and the western sights while adding Istanbul sightseeing and a free coastal day.

Good to know

Free time, overnight stops and the return journey.

Please note

  • The first two days include guided Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamon visits, with lunch on both days and a Canakkale night between them.
  • Breakfast is included before the 07:00 Pamukkale departure; your last hotel night is in Pamukkale, not Kusadasi.
  • Archaeological visits involve steps and uneven surfaces, including Pergamon’s steep hillside; bring suitable walking shoes.
  • Use the permitted Pamukkale terrace path barefoot; bring swimwear and a towel for optional pool swimming.
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  • Road times are approximate and flights depend on season and availability; tickets and tour vouchers are sent once reservations are completed.
  • Extra baggage can be purchased during online check-in.

What to bring

  • Walking shoes for steps and uneven ground
  • Sun protection
  • Swimwear and towel for optional swimming
  • Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)

Cancellation

How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.

  • More than 90 days75% back
  • 61 to 90 days70% back
  • 31 to 60 days60% back
  • 16 to 30 days30% back
  • 0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund

Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.

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Questions travellers ask

Are Troy and Pergamon both guided on day 2?

Yes, Troy is visited in the morning and Pergamon in the afternoon, with lunch and entrance fees included. The day ends with the transfer to Kusadasi.

What is included on the Kusadasi free day?

Your room and breakfast are included on day 3. Other meals, activities and any transport you arrange are separate.

Where do we stay after the Pamukkale tour?

You stay one night in Pamukkale on day 5. After breakfast the next day, your driver takes you to Denizli Airport for the included flight to Istanbul.

Can I swim at Cleopatra Antique Pool?

Swimming is an optional extra, subject to pool access and time during the guided visit. Check with your guide before buying a swimming ticket. Your hotel stay afterwards does not include a separate return visit to the pool.

Does the package include a hotel when we return to Istanbul?

The arrival transfer to your Istanbul hotel is included, but that hotel night is separate. The five included nights are in Canakkale, Kusadasi and Pamukkale.

Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
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