Video6 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus Tour
6 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus Tour
6 Days
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6 Days
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Day by day5 hotel nights1 domestic flight
What you'll experience
From Istanbul's imperial skyline to the Gallipoli shoreline, from Homer's Troy to the marble avenues of Ephesus. A 6-day Istanbul and Aegean tour follows Turkey's northwestern coast south, stacking Old City and Grand Bazaar touring, WWI battlefield memorials, Bronze Age excavation layers, and the 25,000-seat Great Theatre at Ephesus into one connected journey.
Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace open the program before the road heads to the peninsula, with a stay in Canakkale ahead of the Trojan Horse replica. The House of the Virgin Mary and the Temple of Artemis round out the Aegean part, and a free morning comes before the flight back from Izmir.
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Already covered for you
- Domestic flightswith 15 kg luggage
- 5 hotel nights
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
- All entrance feeson the itinerary
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Licensed guide
Taxes and service fees includedTÜRSAB licence 6250 · Since 2009
You just enjoy the trip, we take care of the rest.
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6-Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus
Day 1:Arrival in Istanbul & Hotel Transfer
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
- Free time
On arrival in Istanbul, our team welcomes you at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Free time ideas: a Bosphorus ferry ride, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, or the streets of Galata and Karakoy.
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On arrival in Istanbul, our team welcomes you at the airport. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)
Transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2:Istanbul Old City & Grand Bazaar Tour
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Istanbul
- Transfers included
Built for chariot racing, the Hippodrome served as the political and ceremonial heart of Byzantine Constantinople for centuries.
- Ancient Hippodrome
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
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Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the old city.
- Ancient Hippodrome: Built for chariot racing, the Hippodrome served as the political and ceremonial heart of Byzantine Constantinople for centuries. The obelisks still standing here once marked the turning lanes of a city that ruled half the known world.
- Blue Mosque: It has six minarets, cascading domes, and famous Iznik-blue tilework that give Istanbul one of its most recognizable silhouettes.
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: One of the most ambitious structures ever built, Hagia Sophia has served as a cathedral, a mosque, and a museum across fifteen centuries.
- Topkapi Palace: The nerve center of the Ottoman Empire for four hundred years, Topkapi Palace gives you access to imperial courtyards, treasury rooms, and panoramic views.
- Grand Bazaar: With thousands of shops under a vaulted roof, the Grand Bazaar has been the commercial heartbeat of Istanbul since 1461.
17:00 - Transfer back to your hotel after the tour.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3:Gallipoli Peninsula Full Day Tour from Istanbul
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Canakkale
- Transfers included
Every year on April 25, tens of thousands of pilgrims from Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey gather at Gallipoli for dawn services.
- Gallipoli Battlefield Areas
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
Between 06:00 - 07:00 am - Depart from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Peninsula in the morning.
Note: Pick-up is only available from centrally located hotels. Central hotel areas are Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Beyoglu, Taksim, and Fatih.
There will be one stop on the way for breakfast at your own expense. The journey takes approximately 5 hours.
Around 12:00 - You will arrive in Canakkale and you will enjoy the lunch at a local restaurant. After the lunch, you will be transferred to the tour area.
- Gallipoli Battlefield Areas: Every year on April 25, tens of thousands of pilgrims from Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey gather at Gallipoli for dawn services. Your guided tour covers the same sites that draw those annual visitors: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, and the Turkish Memorial. Walking these places outside the April crowd gives you space and quiet to take everything in.
17:00 - Transfer to your hotel in Canakkale after the tour.
Overnight stay in Canakkale
Day 4:Troy Archaeological Site & Drive to Kusadasi/Selcuk
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
Alexander the Great visited Troy in 334 BC, made offerings at the tomb of Achilles, and declared himself heir to the Homeric heroes.
- Troy Ancient City
- Trojan Horse Replica
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Meal: Breakfast
08:15 - Pick up from your hotel in Canakkale and transfer to Troy.
- Troy Ancient City: Alexander the Great visited Troy in 334 BC, made offerings at the tomb of Achilles, and declared himself heir to the Homeric heroes. Walking through Troy's Bronze Age walls and altars with that in mind changes how you see every stone. Your guide explains which parts of the site Alexander visited and why Troy carried such political weight for Greek, Macedonian, and later Roman rulers.
- Trojan Horse Replica: The wooden horse replica at the site connects the archaeological remains with the legendary story of the Trojan War. It is one of the most recognizable photo stops at Troy and helps set the scene before exploring the ancient layers of the city.
12:30 - Continue south by intercity transfer toward Kusadasi/Selcuk after the tour. The scheduled bus departure can be adjusted depending on the operating timetable.
Around 17:00 - Once you arrive at Izmir Bus Station, we will welcome you at the bus station, transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 5:Ephesus, Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis Tour
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transfers included
Ephesus sits in a natural valley in western Turkey, and the landscape itself adds drama to every photograph.
- Ephesus Ancient City
- House of Virgin Mary
- Temple of Artemis
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Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
08:30 - Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk and transfer to the Ephesus tour area.
- Ephesus Ancient City: Ephesus sits in a natural valley in western Turkey, and the landscape itself adds drama to every photograph. Marble columns frame distant hillsides, and the Great Amphitheatre carves a perfect arc into the slope above the city.
- House of Virgin Mary: A visit to the House of Virgin Mary gives you time to walk the grounds, enter the chapel, stop at the wishing wall, and fill a bottle at the sacred spring.
- Temple of Artemis: The single surviving column at the Temple of Artemis site gives visitors one clear vertical element to understand the scale of this ancient wonder.
16:30 - Transfer back to your hotel in Kusadasi/Selcuk after the tour.
Overnight stay in Kusadasi/Selcuk
Day 6:Free Morning & Flight Back to Istanbul
- Breakfast
- Transfers included
- Free time
Free time in Kusadasi/Selcuk until the airport transfer. Transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport according to your flight.
Free time ideas: Istiklal Avenue and Taksim, a Turkish bath (hamam), or the sunset from Galata Tower.
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Meal: Breakfast
Free time in Kusadasi/Selcuk until the airport transfer.
Transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport according to your flight. (Pickup time may change.)
Flight from Izmir to Istanbul. (Flight time may change.)
Arrival in Istanbul and end of included services. (Arrival airport and time may change according to availability.)
Your 6-day Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, and Ephesus tour ends in Istanbul.
Tour Services
What's Included
Clear scope of services for the 6 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus Tour
Includes
Services covered in your tour package
- 1 domestic flight ticket from Izmir to Istanbul with 15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin allowance
- 5 nights accommodation as per the itinerary in Istanbul, Canakkale, and Kusadasi/Selcuk
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
- Airport, hotel, and bus station transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide during guided touring days
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation during tours and overland transfers
- All local taxes, service fees, and handling charges
Excludes
Services not covered by the package price
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at lunch
- Dinner
- Optional tours and extra services not mentioned in the program
Where you'll stay
Hotels on this tour
5 hotel nights: Istanbul 2 · Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 2. Choose the hotel class that suits your comfort and budget; you can change it when you book.
Istanbul · 2 nights
Emine Sultan Hotel, Sultan Hamit Hotel+ 4 more
Canakkale · 1 night
Crowded House Hotel, Anzac Hotel+ 1 more
Kusadasi · 2 nights
Urkmez Hotel, Akman City Hotel+ 2 more
Per person in a double room. Hotels are confirmed after booking, subject to availability.
Highlights
What Makes the War-to-Wonder Route Unforgettable?
- Three eras of history in sequence, WWI memory at Gallipoli, Bronze Age legend at Troy, Roman grandeur at Ephesus, each day feels genuinely different.
- Istanbul sets the tone with its Ottoman and Byzantine skyline before you leave the city and move into deeper western Turkey.
- The Old City and Grand Bazaar on Day 2 keep the Istanbul section focused on imperial landmarks, monuments, and the historic market.
- The route flows logically southward, never backtracking, finishing with a direct flight from the Aegean back to Istanbul.
- All transfers, guides, and entrance fees are arranged so you arrive at each site ready to explore, not still planning.
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| Compare | This tour6 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus Tour | 1 day shorter5 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Istanbul by Bus | 1 day longer7 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia Tour | Same length, other route6 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul |
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| Length | 6 days · 5 hotel nights | 5 days · 3 hotel nights · 1 overnight bus | 7 days · 6 hotel nights | 6 days · 5 hotel nights |
| Route | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Istanbul | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Istanbul | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Konya → Cappadocia → Istanbul | Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Ephesus → Cappadocia → Istanbul |
| Nights in | Istanbul 2 · Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 2 | Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 2 | Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 2 · Pamukkale 1 · Cappadocia 2 | Canakkale 1 · Kusadasi 2 · Cappadocia 2 |
| Getting around | 1 domestic flight | 1 intercity bus ride | 1 domestic flight | 2 domestic flights |
| Guide languages | — | English | English | English |
| Rating | 5.0 ★ · 14 reviews | New tour | 4.8 ★ · 39 reviews | 5.0 ★ · 13 reviews |
| Price from | €976 | €749 | €1,269 | €1,139 |
Good to know
Before you book
- All domestic flights include 15 kg of checked luggage and 8 kg of cabin baggage per person. Extra luggage can be added at an extra cost during online check-in.
- Pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location.
- Flight schedules and airports may change based on seasonal availability.
- Airport, hotel, and bus station transfers are included only where clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
- Vegetarian meal options are available. Please let us know your dietary preferences in advance.
- Gallipoli is a memorial landscape. Comfortable walking shoes and a respectful pace are strongly recommended.
- On Day 6, the domestic flight can be arranged according to your onward international flight when possible. Please inform us if you have an international flight so we can select the most suitable ticket for you.
- On Day 6, the tour ends when you arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. If you need an extra transfer after arrival, please let us know and we will provide the additional cost.
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FAQ
Questions about this 6-day tour
Where does this tour start and end?
It starts and ends in Istanbul.
How do we travel between the cities?
By our transfers and tour vehicles and 1 domestic flight (Izmir → Istanbul). The route map above shows every leg.
Where do we stay overnight?
5 hotel nights: 2 in Istanbul, 1 in Canakkale and 2 in Kusadasi. Under Hotels on this tour you can see the hotels of each class.
Does this tour depart every day?
Yes, it departs daily and there is no minimum number of participants.
Can I change the itinerary or add days?
Yes. Our AI trip planner starts from this route: add days, swap cities or change hotels and see the new price at once. For anything else, send us a request.
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