Gallipoli and Turkey Classics Tour
This 7-day tour connects Istanbul with some of Turkey’s best-known historical sites and landscapes. It begins in Gallipoli, then continues to Troy and Pergamum before reaching the Aegean coast for Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. The route then moves inland to Pamukkale and on to Konya, with time for the Mevlana Museum, before finishing in Cappadocia. Along the way, the trip focuses on guided visits, a small-group setting, and a practical overland route through several regions of the country. Accommodation, guided sightseeing, selected meals, entrance fees, and airport transfers are included. Domestic flights within Turkey, travel insurance, the Cappadocia hot air balloon ride, and other optional activities are not included.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
Turkey
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
7 days
Start / end
Istanbul / Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Custom
Itinerary
- 1
Eceabat
Gallipoli Battlefields
Depart Istanbul early and travel to Eceabat for lunch before visiting the Gallipoli battlefields. The route includes Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, the Anzac Commemoration Site, Lone Pine, Johnston’s Jolly, the 57th Regiment Memorial, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair. Continue to Çanakkale for the night.Lunch - 2
Kusadasi
Troy and Pergamum
Travel to Troy after breakfast to see the replica of the Trojan Horse, the sacrificial altars, city walls, ancient houses, the Bouleuterion, the Odeon, and the excavation area. Continue to Bergama for lunch and a guided visit to Pergamon Acropolis before transferring to Kuşadası for the night.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Kusadasi
Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, including Arcadian Way, the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary and return to your hotel in Kuşadası.Breakfast, Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 6 nights of accommodation in 3/4-star and cave hotels
- English-speaking guided tours as per itinerary on a small-group basis
- Meals as per itinerary, with vegetarian and halal options on request
- Entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Private airport transfers and transportation in a new-model minibus
What's not included
- Domestic flight tickets within Turkey
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Other activities and services not listed in the itinerary
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
3 dates · 3 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.