6 Days Turkey Tour: From Gallipoli to Pamukkale
6 Days Turkey Tour Package from Istanbul
Discover Turkey’s epic past in 6 days—Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale & more. Guided tours, flights, and hotels included. History brought to life.
Tour Overview
Walk through battlefields, ancient cities, and healing waters on this inspiring 6-day Turkey tour from Gallipoli to Pamukkale. Designed for history lovers and cultural travelers, this itinerary weaves together the myth of Troy, the glory of Ephesus, and the timeless beauty of Pamukkale—all with guided tours, domestic transport, and boutique hotels included.
- Honor WWI history at Gallipoli’s ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Turkish memorials.
- Step into legend at the ruins of Troy and see the iconic replica of the Trojan Horse.
- Explore Ephesus, one of the most impressive Greco-Roman cities in the world.
- Discover off-the-beaten-path gems like Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, rich in myth and architecture.
- Relax in Pamukkale with its white travertine terraces and the healing ruins of Hierapolis.
- All domestic travel included: comfortable buses, expert local guides, hand-picked accommodations, and museum entrances.
If you want a journey that blends the stories of ancient civilizations with moments of natural serenity and remembrance, this tour delivers it all—within just six unforgettable days.
Tour Itinerary
Drive to Gallipoli & Gallipoli Tour
Meal: Lunch
06:30–07:00 ─ You will be picked up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul. Your scenic journey to the Dardanelles region will begin with onboard commentary from your guide about the Gallipoli Campaign.
- Brighton Beach – One of the landing beaches of the ANZAC troops. A tranquil site today, it was once a place of heavy combat and immense loss.
- Beach Cemetery – The resting place of many ANZAC soldiers, including John Simpson, a national hero in Australia.
- ANZAC Cove – The most significant location of the campaign, where thousands of Australian and New Zealand troops landed on April 25, 1915.
- Ari Burnu Cemetery – Contains graves of many soldiers who fell in the first days of the campaign, offering panoramic views over ANZAC Cove.
- Lone Pine Cemetery & Memorial (Australian) – A site of fierce fighting, now a peaceful memorial to over 7,000 fallen soldiers.
- Johnston’s Jolly – See original trenches and tunnels from both Turkish and Allied forces, preserved in the pine forest.
- Turkish Memorial & 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery – Dedicated to the brave Turkish troops who defended their homeland.
- The Nek – Scene of a tragic and ill-fated charge by the Australian Light Horse regiments.
- Chunuk Bair (New Zealand Memorial) – Commemorates the sacrifices of New Zealand forces and offers sweeping views over the Dardanelles.
- Kilitbahir Fortress – Built in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror to guard the Dardanelles during the Ottoman siege of Constantinople.
16:00 ─ Gallipoli tour ends.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale.
Overnight stay in Çanakkale
Troy Tour & Transfer to Kuşadası
Meal: Breakfast
08:30 or 13:30 ─ After breakfast and checkout from the hotel, you will join the available session (morning or afternoon) of the Troy Ancient City Tour. The exact time will be confirmed based on daily availability.
During the scenic drive to Troy, your professional tour guide will share the legends of the city, including the famous tale of Helen and Paris, and the real archaeological discoveries that brought Homer’s epic to life.
- Trojan Horse (Replica) – A symbolic structure representing the wooden horse used by the Greeks to infiltrate Troy. Great for photos and orientation.
- City Walls of Troy I to Troy IX – Discover 3,700 years of settlement layers that span from the Bronze Age to the Roman era.
- Altar of Sacrifices – One of the oldest ritual sites in Western Anatolia.
- The Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 BC) – See how the earliest settlers lived and organized their city.
- The Agora – The ancient marketplace where commerce and daily life once thrived.
12:00 or 16:30 ─ Troy tour ends, depending on your assigned time slot.
─ After the tour, you will be transferred to Çanakkale Bus Terminal for your intercity journey to İzmir.
─ You will travel by a comfortable public intercity bus to İzmir (approx. 6.5 hours). There will be short rest breaks along the way.
─ Upon arrival at İzmir Bus Terminal, our team will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Free Day
Meal: Breakfast
You will have a breakfast at the hotel, and the rest of the day, you will need to rest because of the long and tiring journey. By the way, you can explore Kuşadası on your own as you wish.
Stay overnight in Kuşadası.
Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 ─ After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and begin your guided tour of Ephesus and its sacred surroundings.
- Temple of Artemis – Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this temple was built to honor the goddess Artemis. Only a few columns remain today, but it remains one of the most symbolically important archaeological sites in Turkey.
- Ephesus Ancient City – A vast and beautifully preserved Greco-Roman city featuring:
- Celsus Library – An iconic symbol of Ephesus, built to honor the Roman senator Celsus and once holding over 12,000 scrolls.
- Great Theater – With 25,000 seating capacity, this structure hosted gladiator fights, dramas, and public events.
- Temple of Hadrian – One of the most elegant buildings in Ephesus, with detailed reliefs of mythological scenes.
- Marble Street, Trajan Fountain, Domitian Square, Agora, Roman Baths and more.
- House of Virgin Mary – A peaceful pilgrimage site believed to be the final home of Mary, mother of Jesus. Respected by both Christians and Muslims for its spiritual significance.
17:00 ─ The Ephesus tour ends.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Pamukkale Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:00 ─ After breakfast and hotel checkout, you will be picked up and transferred to Pamukkale, also known as the “Cotton Castle” and the ancient healing center of Anatolia.
- Hierapolis Ancient City – Founded in the 2nd century BC, this Greco-Roman city was a spa and healing center famous for its thermal springs. Key sights include:
- Roman Theater – Exceptionally preserved with seating for over 12,000 people and decorated stage walls.
- Necropolis – The largest ancient burial site in Turkey, with sarcophagi, tumuli, and Roman tombs.
- Great Bath & Basilica – Used both for ritual purification and early Christian worship.
- Frontinus Street & City Gates – The original colonnaded main road of Hierapolis.
- Pamukkale Travertines – Walk barefoot along the white calcium terraces formed by centuries of flowing thermal water. One of Turkey’s most iconic natural landmarks.
- Cleopatra Antique Pool (Optional) – Swim among submerged marble columns in a thermal pool believed to offer healing benefits. Entry is optional and subject to a fee.
16:00 ─ The Pamukkale tour ends.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası.
Overnight stay in Kuşadası
Full Day PMD Tour & Fly to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast and checkout from the hotel, you will depart for a full-day guided tour to three of the most important Ionian cities in western Anatolia.
- Priene Ancient City – Built on the slopes of the Samson Mountains, this well-planned Hellenistic city features:
- Temple of Athena – Designed by Pythius, architect of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.
- Theater, Agora, Bouleuterion and well-preserved city walls.
- Miletus Ancient City – Once a thriving port city and home to famous philosopher Thales:
- Great Theater – A 15,000-seat Roman-era structure.
- Baths of Faustina and remains of the harbor area and marketplaces.
- Didyma Ancient Sanctuary – An important center for prophecy and religion:
- Temple of Apollo – The largest Ionic temple in the ancient world, adorned with towering columns and legendary carvings.
- Medusa Head Relief – A mysterious and iconic sculpture from Anatolian mythology.
16:00 ─ The tour ends. You will be transferred to İzmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul.
20:30 ─ Flight from Izmir to Istanbul. (Flight time may vary based on availability.)
21:30 ─ Arrival at Istanbul Airport. (Arrival airport can be Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Istanbul Airport according to the availability)
Our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
6 Days Turkey Tour: From Gallipoli Legends to Pamukkale Wonders ends.
What's Included
Included
- All Airport and bus station transfers
- Mentioned Flight and Local Bus tickets
- 5-nights hotel accommodation
- 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.
- Domestic flights include 15 kg checked luggage + 8 kg cabin bag per person. Extra baggage is the traveler's responsibility.
- This tour runs daily from Istanbul. It can be customized upon request with additions like Cappadocia or Antalya.
More Details
You begin your journey where legends were written in blood and stone. From the windswept shores of Gallipoli, where silence speaks louder than words, to the mystical ruins of Troy, where myth and archaeology entwine—you’ll walk where heroes once stood.
As the sun rises over the Aegean, you trace the footsteps of emperors in the marble-clad streets of Ephesus. Then, drift south to Pamukkale, where healing waters spill down snowy travertines and Roman temples bask in mineral mist.
But your journey doesn’t stop there. Priene, Miletus, and Didyma await—with silent theaters, forgotten sanctuaries, and whispers of ancient wisdom that shaped Western philosophy.
In just six days, you’ve embraced battles, beliefs, and beauty. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a chronicle you stepped into, page by page, site by site. You return to Istanbul with more than photos: you return with timeless memories of Anatolia’s soul.
Turkey visiting from the United States. Our tours, guides, and all the arrangements were amazing in our itinerary. Local tour guides were very knowledgeable and had an answer to every question we asked. They know EVERYTHING about Turkey and day tour sights. Pick up from our hotels for the tours and transfers were on time. The drivers were safe and reliable. Would highly recommend booking with tours by CE. We had a fantastic trip!
My wife and I did the Agean seaside tour in Turkey. It just so happened it we had small groups which made our trip very enjoyable, like a private tour. The local tourist tour guides were great and very knowledgeable. They would go the extra mile to ensure our safety and satisfaction at all times. Their driver was excellent. Although they did not speak much English they were very caring and obliging. All their team took great pride in what he did and was very professional. All of the hotels used were great except. All in all, that was a memorable experience and a great trip. Thanks, guys, well-done team :).
Really enjoyed the good tours, great destinations, and great guides. The content was stimulating, a good mix of cultural and historical, and the tour was well organized. Overall the hotel accommodation and food were great. I would definitely recommend this trip for first-time visitors to Turkey or like ourselves, returning visitors who want to experience the Aegean region sight of the country.
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