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3 Days Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Istanbul

3 Days Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Istanbul

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06:30 - 20:30
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Tour Overview

Battlefield memory, white thermal terraces, and Roman marble define this 3 Days Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Istanbul. The route starts with the World War I sites of Gallipoli, continues overnight toward the Aegean for Pamukkale, and finishes with the ancient streets of Ephesus before flying back to Istanbul. Hotels, guided tours, transfers, lunches, entrance fees, intercity bus travel, and the return domestic flight are arranged in advance.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ─

Istanbul to Gallipoli & Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk

Meal: Lunch

06:30 - 07:00 - Pick up from centrally located Istanbul hotels and depart for the Gallipoli Peninsula.

The road journey takes approximately 4.5 hours with short comfort breaks before reaching Eceabat.

Lunch at a local restaurant before the battlefield route begins.

13:00 - Guided Gallipoli battlefield tour begins.

  • Beach Cemetery: A quiet coastal cemetery honoring soldiers who lost their lives during the Gallipoli landings.
  • ANZAC Cove: The narrow shoreline where ANZAC troops came ashore in April 1915.
  • Ari Burnu Cemetery: A peaceful memorial area overlooking the Aegean and the early landing zone.
  • ANZAC Commemorative Site: The main remembrance area used for annual ceremonies.
  • Mehmetcik Memorial: A Turkish memorial dedicated to courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of the campaign.
  • Lone Pine Australian Memorial: One of the most important Australian memorials, with preserved battlefield traces nearby.
  • Johnston's Jolly: A trench area where opposing lines stood extremely close to each other.
  • Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial: A memorial to the regiment that played a decisive role in defending the peninsula.
  • The Nek: A narrow battlefield ridge remembered for tragic frontal assaults.
  • Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial: A high ridge with sweeping views and one of the most significant New Zealand memorials on the peninsula.

17:30 - Gallipoli tour ends, followed by ferry crossing and transfer to Canakkale Bus Station.

Evening intercity bus to the Aegean region. The journey takes approximately 7 hours.

Upon arrival in Izmir Bus station, we will welcome you by your name sign.

Transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk for check-in.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Day 2 ─

Pamukkale & Hierapolis Day Tour

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

07:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and transfer to the Pamukkale departure point.

The drive takes around 3 hours with a short comfort stop.

13:00 - Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour begins.

  • Pamukkale Travertines: Walk along the white mineral terraces formed by thermal waters over thousands of years.
  • Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the ruins of this ancient spa city, including the necropolis, Roman baths, colonnaded streets, and theatre area.
  • Cleopatra Antique Pool: The pool area can be visited without an extra entrance fee; swimming in the thermal pool is optional and payable on-site.
  • Free Time: After the guided route, you will have time to take photos, walk near the terraces, or choose the optional thermal pool experience.

16:00 - Pamukkale tour ends and the return transfer begins.

Transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk. The drive takes approximately 3 hours.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk.

Day 3 ─

Ephesus Day Tour & Flight to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

08:30 - After breakfast at your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk, meet your guide and prepare for the Ephesus route. Depart for the guided Ephesus tour.

  • Temple of Artemis: Visit the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Ephesus Ancient City: Walk through one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities, including marble streets, the Library of Celsus area, the Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, and Fountain of Trajan.
  • House of Virgin Mary: Visit the peaceful pilgrimage site believed by many to be the final residence of Mary.

Lunch at a local restaurant after the guided visits.

16:00 - Transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport from the tour area.

19:30 - Flight from Izmir to Istanbul. (Flight time may change according to seasonal availability.)

20:30 - Arrival at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)

Our local team will meet you after landing.

Transfer to your Istanbul hotel.

End of the 3 Days Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Istanbul.

Tour Services

What's Included

Clear scope of services for the 3 Days Gallipoli, Pamukkale and Ephesus Tour Package from Istanbul

Includes

Services covered in your tour package

  • Pick-up from centrally located Istanbul hotels
  • Fully guided Gallipoli battlefield tour with lunch
  • Intercity bus transportation from the Gallipoli region to the Aegean region
  • Guided Pamukkale and Ephesus tours with lunches included
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast as per the program
  • One-way domestic flight ticket from Izmir to Istanbul with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage
  • Airport, bus station, hotel, and tour transfers mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide during guided tours
  • Entrance fees to museums and historical sites listed in the itinerary
  • Transportation during tours by modern, air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
  • Local taxes, service fees, parking, highway, and ferry charges

Excludes

Services not covered by the package price

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks during lunches
  • Dinners
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside central Istanbul areas
  • Optional tours, activities, or experiences not stated in the itinerary
  • Optional swimming in Cleopatra Antique Pool in Pamukkale

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Hotel Options Available

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Before Booking

Remarks

Please read the following important information carefully before booking.

  • Hotel pick-up windows are confirmed after booking. Domestic flight departure times, flight routing, and Istanbul arrival airport may be adjusted by airline seasonality and operational availability.

  • The included domestic flight allowance is 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per traveler; additional baggage can usually be purchased during online check-in under the airline's own rules.

  • The long transfers between Istanbul and Canakkale, and between Canakkale and Izmir, are provided by intercity buses when you choose the group tour package. If you choose the private or semi-private package, these sections are arranged by private transfer.

  • Intercity coaches are not sleeper buses. They use reclining seats, but there are no flat-bed sleeping compartments.

  • Central Istanbul hotel pick-up is part of the package; hotels outside the central service area may need a separate paid transfer.

  • You may enter the Cleopatra Antique Pool area without an extra entrance fee; only swimming in the thermal pool is paid locally if you choose it.

  • Vegetarian meals can be requested in advance, so share any dietary notes before the travel date.

  • Available Languages
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Tour Overview

Three Different Sides of Western Turkey in Three Days

  • Gallipoli first: The route begins with the emotional battlefield landscape of the 1915 campaign, including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, and key memorial sites.
  • Smart long-distance connection: After the Gallipoli tour, the long intercity bus section moves you from the Dardanelles region to the Aegean while preserving daytime hours for guided sightseeing.
  • Pamukkale without rushing Ephesus: Day 2 focuses on the white travertines and Hierapolis, leaving Day 3 clear for a dedicated Ephesus route.
  • Classic Ephesus finish: Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ancient City, the Library of Celsus area, and House of Virgin Mary create a strong final historical day.
  • Return flight included: The Izmir to Istanbul flight keeps the ending practical after three full touring days.

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