5 Days Turkey Tour Package: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale
About This Tour
Experience the best of Turkey's history in 5 days! Journey from the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli and the legendary city of Troy to the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the white terraces of Pamukkale. This all-inclusive package features expert English-speaking guides, 4-star accommodations, Istanbul hotel pick-up, and a return bus ticket to Istanbul. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors!
5 Days Turkey Tour Package: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Pamukkale
A historical journey starting from your Istanbul doorstep and reaching the ancient wonders of the Aegean.
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Pick-up
Istanbul Hotels
Pick-up
Istanbul Hotels
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Return
Istanbul Bus Ticket
Return
Istanbul Bus Ticket
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Lodging
4* Hotels Included
Lodging
4* Hotels Included
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Sites
Gallipoli to Ephesus
Sites
Gallipoli to Ephesus
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Itinerary
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Day 1 — Gallipoli - Honoring the Past
Pick-up between 06:00 AM - 06:30 AM from your Istanbul hotel. We drive to Eceabat for lunch. Spend the afternoon exploring the moving memorials of Gallipoli.
Key Stops: ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave), Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand Memorial). Walk through actual WWI trenches at Johnston’s Jolly.
📍 Overnight: Canakkale
Key Stops: ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave), Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand Memorial). Walk through actual WWI trenches at Johnston’s Jolly.
📍 Overnight: Canakkale
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Day 2 — Troy - From Myth to Reality
After breakfast, visit the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Troy. See 3,700-year-old city walls and learn about the legendary Trojan War. Following the tour, we take a relaxing drive along the Aegean coast to Kusadasi.
Key Stops: The Wooden Horse, Sacrificial Altars, Bouleuterium (Senate), and remains from Troy I through Troy IX.
📍 Overnight: Kusadasi
Key Stops: The Wooden Horse, Sacrificial Altars, Bouleuterium (Senate), and remains from Troy I through Troy IX.
📍 Overnight: Kusadasi
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Day 3 — Ephesus - Roman Majesty
Explore Ephesus, once the center of trade and religion in the Roman world. Walk on marble streets where emperors once stood.
Key Stops: The iconic Celsus Library, Grand Theatre (where St. Paul preached), Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary—a peaceful shrine on Solmissos Mountain.
📍 Overnight: Kusadasi
Key Stops: The iconic Celsus Library, Grand Theatre (where St. Paul preached), Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary—a peaceful shrine on Solmissos Mountain.
📍 Overnight: Kusadasi
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Day 4 — Pamukkale & Return Bus
Marvel at the "Cotton Castle"—stunning white calcium terraces and thermal pools. Visit the ancient spa city of Hierapolis and see the grand Necropolis.
Evening: Transfer to Denizli bus station. We provide your overnight bus ticket back to Istanbul. A comfortable way to head back to the city.
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Evening: Transfer to Denizli bus station. We provide your overnight bus ticket back to Istanbul. A comfortable way to head back to the city.
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Day 5 — Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul Main Bus Station at approximately 06:00 AM. Please note: The tour ends here. You can easily find taxis or public transport at the station to reach your next destination.
What’s included
- Hassle-Free Start: Pick-up from all central Istanbul hotels.
- Stay in Comfort: 3 Nights in quality 4-star hotels (1 in Canakkale, 2 in Kusadasi).
- Full Guiding: Licensed English-speaking guides for every archaeological site.
- All Entrance Fees: Skip-the-line tickets for Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, and Pamukkale.
- Meals: Breakfast at your hotels and lunches during daily tours.
- Return Travel: Professional intercity bus ticket from Pamukkale to Istanbul.
Not included
- Hotel Drop-off: The tour concludes at Istanbul Main Bus Station.
- Dinner & Drinks: Evening meals and beverages during lunch.
- Cleopatra’s Pool: Optional swim in the thermal pool (entry extra).
- Personal Expenses: Insurance, laundry, or souvenirs.
Tour programme
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Tour route
15 stops
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Destinations on this tour
Highlights
- The Gallipoli battlefields, where the WWI campaign is retold on the ground it happened.
- Troy — the legendary city, from myth to excavated reality.
- Ephesus and the Roman majesty of the Library of Celsus.
- Pamukkale's white terraces to finish, before the overnight bus back.
- All-inclusive: English-speaking guides, 4-star hotels and Istanbul hotel pick-up.
Good to know
- Day 1 pick-up is between 06:00 AM and 06:30 AM from your Istanbul hotel
- The tour ends at Istanbul Main Bus Station; you can find taxis or public transport there to reach your next destination
- Day 4 includes an overnight bus transfer from Denizli back to Istanbul
- Arrival in Istanbul on Day 5 is at approximately 06:00 AM
Pick-up & Drop-off
Pick-up from Istanbul hotels between 05:30 AM and 06:00 AM. Drop-off at Istanbul bus station between 07:00 AM and 07:30 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions 5
You can book your 5 Days Turkey Tour Package by paying a 50% deposit to secure your spot. The remaining balance can be paid later. We accept credit card payments, and you'll receive a 5% discount when you choose this option.
The package includes hotel pick-up from Istanbul, transportation to all sites, professional English-speaking tour guides for Gallipoli, Troy, and Ephesus, and overnight accommodation in Canakkale and Kusadasi. It also covers lunch on the first day and breakfast on the second and third days.
This comprehensive tour covers some of Turkey's most significant historical sites. You'll explore the battlefields of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove and Chunuk Bair. You will also visit the ancient city of Troy with its famous Trojan Horse, and the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, including the Temple of Artemis.
Our 5 Days Turkey Tour Package is designed to be an immersive experience. While we cover a lot of ground to maximize your time, the itinerary includes guided tours at each location, allowing you to fully appreciate the history and significance of each site without feeling rushed. There are also opportunities for independent exploration during your overnight stays.
We believe in providing a more personal and engaging experience. Therefore, our tours are conducted in small groups. This ensures you have better access to your guide for questions and a more intimate experience at each of the historical sites you visit.
Reviews (1)
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Salva R.
thank you for your arrangement for our 5 days trip , we really enjoyed too much and we visited ancient site of the Turkey, but i wish we could have 2 more dayd for Cappadocia which you recomanded. i will definetly come again for Cappadocia tour. me and my family spend very nice time with you .and i bought too many apple tea which you offered us in your office Gamze. Keep in touch . i will highly recomand you to my friend.
