5 Days Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli Troy Tour from Istanbul
5 Days Turkey Tour Package from Istanbul
Explore Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli & Troy in 5 days from Istanbul. A perfect mix of nature, ancient wonders, and war history in one tour.
Tour Overview
Step into the heart of Turkey’s ancient lands and natural wonders with this immersive 5-day tour package from Istanbul. From fairy chimneys to Roman ruins, and from WWI battlefields to mythological cities, this journey brings together Turkey’s most iconic and meaningful destinations in one unforgettable itinerary.
Begin your adventure in magical Cappadocia, where the surreal landscapes of volcanic rock formations, underground cities, and cave churches transport you to another world. Optionally, take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise for a once-in-a-lifetime view of the valleys below.
Continue to the thermal paradise of Pamukkale, walking barefoot across its brilliant white travertine terraces and exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis. Then, discover the grandeur of Ephesus, where the Library of Celsus, Great Theater, and Temple of Artemis await to tell stories of Roman glory.
Your journey then takes a powerful turn toward remembrance at the Gallipoli Peninsula, where you’ll visit WWI memorials and trenches that shaped modern history. Finally, explore the legendary ruins of Troy, where myth and archaeology meet in the shadow of the Trojan Horse.
- 5-day fully guided tour from Istanbul covering Turkey’s top historical & natural sites
- Domestic flights, hotel stays, transfers & museum entries included
- Explore Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli, and Troy in one seamless itinerary
- Ideal for history lovers, first-time visitors, and culture seekers
- Optional experiences like Cappadocia hot air balloon rides can be added
If you want to experience the essence of Turkey in just a few days—nature, history, mythology, and modern legacy—this 5 Days Turkey Tour from Istanbul is crafted just for you.
Tour Itinerary
Fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul ➝ Cappadocia Tour
Meal: Lunch
04:00 am ─ Our travel team will come to your hotel for the pick-up service.
Transfer to the airport.
06:45 am ─ Flying from Istanbul to Cappadocia. (Flight time may change due to the season and internal flight availability.)
08:10 am ─ Landing to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airports.
Our staff will welcome you by your name sign.
Transfer to the Cappadocia tour area. Then, 2 days Cappadocia tour from Istanbul starts.
- The first sight of the tour is Devrent Valley. The valley is famous for its unique rock formations that attract people.
- Then, visit the Zelve Open-Air Museum. This site features various rock-cut churches and monasteries dating between the 5th and 13th centuries that reveal the region’s rich history.
- You will have a break for lunch at a local restaurant in Cappadocia.
- Afterward, we will visit Pasabaglari Valley. World-famous fairy chimneys are here! You can discover these incredible structures.
- Our 5 days Turkey tour continues by going to Avanos. We will go to a hand-made pottery workshop. You can make your pottery for an extra fee.
- At the end of the Turkey tour, visit the Goreme panoramic view and we will visit Uchisar Castle. It was used as a citadel during the Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk times. The view of the Cappadocian countryside from here is just brilliant.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour ends.
Transfer to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia Tour ➝ Bus to Pamukkale
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Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
09:30 am – After breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the second Cappadocia tour area.
- The first place you will visit is Red Valley. Early Christians have constructed their rock houses and temples by carving the tuffs in the valley.
- After that, you will explore Cavusin Village. It is one of the oldest villages in the region and is known for its cave houses.
- Then, the Turkey tour route will continue through the Pigeon Valley, so-called from the ancient pigeon houses carved into the cliff faces over centuries.
- We’ll see the famous Underground City. It dated back to Hittites circa 1200BC and was used by the local people until the 13th century.
17:00 ─ Cappadocia tour ends.
Transfer to the Cappadocia Bus Station.
You will have a 10-hours local bus journey to Pamukkale. And you will have some breaks for your personal needs.
20:00 – Overnight bus trip to Pamukkale.
Pamukkale Tour ➝ Transfer to Kuşadası
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
05:30 / 06:30 am ─ Arrival at Pamukkale Bus Station.
Our staff will welcome you by your name sign.
Transfer to your hotel for freshen-up.
10:00 am ─ After breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel.
Transfer to the Pamukkale tour area.
- The first destination point you will see today’s Turkey tour is Karahayit’s Red Springs. The water that comes from the travertines is in red color so you will enjoy seeing the red travertines-calcium oxide formations- here.
- We will drive to Hierapolis Ancient City which was the capital of the Phrygian region during the time of the Great Constantine and became the Episcopacy center during the Byzantine period. We will also visit Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, the Temple of Apollo, Plutonium, Theater, and Cleopatra Antique Pool. After taking beautiful photographs, you have free time.
- You will have an hour of free time to explore the natural wonders and ancient ruins on your own.
- Afterward, we will go to Pamukkale travertine. You will get a chance to walk barefoot in there that our tour guide offers this opportunity.
- You will have lunch at a local restaurant where you can find many traditional foods.
- We will also visit this magnificent place, the Onyx Factory.
16:00 ─ Pamukkale tour eds.
We will trasfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Stay overnight in Kuşadası.
Ephesus Tour ➝ Transfer to Canakkale
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 am ─ After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer you to the tour area. 5 Day Turkey tour package continues with Ephesus Ancient City.
- The first place you will visit is the Temple of Artemis on the western coast of Asia Minor was built in the 6th century BCE. This temple is in Seven Wonders of the World.
- The next destination point is Ephesus which was a Greek colony on the eastern coast of Asia Minor founded in the 8th century BCE. Although there had been Greek settlers in the area from c. 1200 BCE.
- You will have a break for lunch.
- After visiting the House of Virgin Mary where the shrine of the Virgin Mary is located you will enjoy a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green.
- The Ephesus tour will continue to Isabey Mosque. After that, the final location is Sirince Village pretty old Orthodox village will wait for you.
- Our tour guide will give you an hour of free time to explore the beauties of this village on your own.
16:00 ─ Ephesus tour ends.
Transfer to the bus station.
18:00 ─ The bus trip to Canakkale starts. The bus will give break for your personal needs.
00:30 ─ Arrival at Canakkale Bus station.
Our travel team will welcome you on the bus station.
Transfer to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Canakkale.
Troy and Gallipoli Tour ➝ Bus to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 am ─ After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Troy tour area.
- You will see the Trojan Horse which is known as the legendary story about Helen and Paris, and Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C., the Bouleuterion, the Odeon (Concert Hall), and the remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.
- At the end of the morning tour, you will be taken to Eceabat where you can have free time to visit every beauty of Eceabat.
- You will have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, we will go to a new place in the 5 days Turkey tour.
- After lunch, the famous Gallipoli tour will begin, where the most important place in WWI.
18:00 ─ At the end of the Gallipoli war fields tour, the journey to Istanbul will begin.
22:30 ─ Arriving in Istanbul, transfer to your hotels in Istanbul.
5 Days Turkey Tour Package ends.
What's Included
Included
- All Airport and bus station transfers
- Internal bus and flight tickets
- All accommodation as per the itinerary
- 1-night hotel in Cappadocia
- 1-night hotel in Kuşadası
- 1-night hotel in Çanakkale
- Professional tour guide
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
- All transportations in the tour
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunch
- Dinners
- Entrance to the antique pool in Pamukkale
Hotel Options
If you have a preferred hotel, please mention it in the "Additional Request" section at checkout.
We’ll do our best, but your booking will be made at one of the listed hotels or a similar-quality option based on availability.
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. All domestic flights, intercity bus journeys, hotel accommodations, and guided tours are included.
- Domestic flights include 15 kg of checked luggage + 8 kg of hand baggage per person. Additional luggage can be added during online check-out at an extra cost.
- Optional Cappadocia hot air balloon rides are available and highly recommended. Due to high demand, early booking is advised to secure availability and best pricing.
- Transportation between regions is provided by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles or overnight intercity buses with reclining seats and rest stops.
More Details
Your story begins before sunrise in Istanbul, where a flight carries you not just across the country—but into a dreamscape. When you land in Cappadocia, the Earth feels unfamiliar in the best way. You wander through valleys where rock spires rise like sculptures, explore underground cities carved by hand, and, if you’re lucky, float in a hot air balloon as the sun spills gold across the land.
Next, you head west—toward white cliffs and ancient healing grounds. Pamukkale greets you with warm waters and cotton-like terraces. You walk barefoot across its natural pools, then explore the remains of Hierapolis, where emperors once came to restore body and spirit. From there, it’s a short step into time itself.
In Ephesus, history doesn’t just whisper—it speaks. You walk through the Library of Celsus, sit where crowds once roared in the Great Theater, and visit the quiet House of the Virgin Mary tucked into the hills. Every stone here tells a story.
But the journey deepens. You head north to Gallipoli, where the ground remembers sacrifice. You stand at ANZAC Cove, gaze across Lone Pine, and feel the silence of trenches once filled with hope, fear, and valor. Nearby, the ruins of Troy emerge from myth. You touch the walls of a city once thought imaginary—until archaeology proved otherwise.
In just five days, you have seen empires rise and fall, natural wonders form over millennia, and the legacy of modern war etched into peaceful hills. You return to Istanbul not just having traveled—but having understood Turkey in its deepest layers.
5-day tour was an amazing way to see some of Turkey’s top sights! Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and the hot air balloon ride were incredible. Pamukkale’s mineral-rich pools were stunning, and Ephesus was packed with ancient ruins. Gallipoli was moving and thought-provoking, and Troy was a fascinating step back in time. The itinerary was well-paced, and the accommodations were great. Highly recommend this tour!
5-day tour was the perfect way to explore Turkey’s best sites. Cappadocia’s landscapes were breathtaking, and the hot air balloon ride was the highlight of the trip. Pamukkale’s terraces were beautiful, and Ephesus was full of rich ancient history. Gallipoli’s historical significance was deeply moving, and Troy’s ruins were fascinating. The entire tour was well-paced and well-organized. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
The 5-day tour was an unforgettable experience! From the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia to the awe-inspiring terraces of Pamukkale, each destination was incredible. Ephesus had so much ancient history to explore, and Gallipoli was a profound and emotional experience. Troy’s ruins were fascinating, and the whole trip was well-organized. Highly recommend!
It was an amazing 5-day tour! Cappadocia was magical with its fairy chimneys and hot air balloon ride. Pamukkale’s mineral pools were gorgeous, and Ephesus was full of fascinating ruins. Gallipoli’s historical significance was deeply moving, and Troy was such an interesting place to visit. I would absolutely recommend this tour!
We were very pleased with this 5-day tour covering Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli, and Troy. The unique landscapes of Cappadocia were fascinating, especially from the hot air balloon. Pamukkale’s white terraces were unlike anything I had seen before, and the warm pools were very relaxing. Ephesus offered an incredible walk through history with its grand ruins. Gallipoli’s sites were moving, reminding me of the sacrifices made during the war. Troy’s ancient city site was full of legends and stories. The guides were knowledgeable and made the whole experience informative. The trip was comfortable and well paced.
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