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
- 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 overviewShow less
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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Day 1: Gallipoli from Istanbul, with a night in Canakkale
Visit wartime beaches and memorials before crossing the Dardanelles.Overnight: Canakkale · 1 nightMeals: LunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Canakkale · 1 night
- Meals: Lunch
- Transport: Road travel & tour transport · Crossing & Canakkale hotel transfer
- Guide: Gallipoli guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
- 06:30Hotel 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.
- Lunch in Eceabat
Stop at a restaurant in Eceabat before the afternoon battlefield tour.
Lunch is before the afternoon battlefield visits.
- 13:00Guided 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.
- 18:30Dardanelles 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.
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 & lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · night 1 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Transport: Tour transport & Kusadasi transfer
- Guide: Troy & Pergamon guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
- 08:30Leave your Canakkale hotel
Bring your luggage for the journey south after the Troy visit.
Hotel pickup is around 08:30 after breakfast.
- 09:00Troy 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.
- Continue to Kusadasi after Pergamon
The day’s transport includes the final drive to your hotel.
Departure follows the afternoon guided visit.
- 19:30Check in for three nights
Settle into your Kusadasi hotel in the class you selected.
Hotel arrival varies with sightseeing, traffic and road stops.
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: BreakfastDay 4: Ephesus and nearby sacred sites
Discover Roman city life and the sacred sites around ancient Ephesus.Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3Meals: Breakfast & lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Kusadasi · night 3 of 3
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Transport: Tour transport & hotel transfers
- Guide: Ephesus guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
- 08:30Ephesus 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.
- 09:30Guided 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.
- Return to Kusadasi
The tour transfer brings you back to your hotel for a free evening.
The return transfer follows the final sightseeing stop.
Day 5: Pamukkale terraces and an overnight stay
Walk Pamukkale’s white terraces and explore ancient Hierapolis.Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast & lunchIncluded today
- Overnight: Pamukkale · 1 night
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch
- Transport: Road travel & tour transport · Pamukkale hotel transfer
- Guide: Pamukkale guide
- Sightseeing: Entrance fees
Schedule
- 07:00Checkout and drive to Pamukkale
The road journey takes about two and a half hours.
Morning pickup is approximate.
- 10:30Pamukkale 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.
- 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.
Day 6: Fly from Denizli back to Istanbul
Leave your hotel for the airport and your included return flight.Meals: BreakfastIncluded today
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flights: Denizli to Istanbul flight
- Transport: Both airport transfers
Schedule
- After breakfastPamukkale hotel to Denizli Airport
Check out after breakfast for the airport drive of about one hour.
Pickup is scheduled around your booked flight.
- Confirmed flight timeDenizli–Istanbul flight
The included domestic flight to Istanbul takes about one hour.
Flight times depend on season and availability.
- 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.
Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.
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.
Compare packages
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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| Comparison | 4-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 nights | 4 days, 3 nights | 6 days, 5 nights | 6 days, 5 nights |
| Pergamon visit | Day 3, on the way to Canakkale | Day 2, after Troy | Not included |
| Full free day in Kusadasi | None | Day 3 | Day 3 |
| Pamukkale overnight | No stay | 1 night after the guided visit | No stay |
| Istanbul hotel night at the end | Separate | Separate | 1 night; departure airport transfer on day 6 |
| Direction and return to Istanbul | Fly to Denizli first; road return from Gallipoli around 22:30 on day 4 | Start at Gallipoli; fly from Denizli on day 6 | Start at Gallipoli; fly from Denizli on day 5 |
| From price | €834 | €958 | €995per person |
| View tour: 4-Day Western Turkey Tour: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy & Gallipoli | View tour: 6-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour |
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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.
Read the full cancellation policyQuestions 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?
| Guide language | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| English | Available | Available |
| Spanish | Available | Available |
| Italian | Not offered | Available |
Pick the combination that suits you when you check availability.
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