Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamon Tour from Istanbul (Ends in Kusadasi)
Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamon Tour
Explore Gallipoli, Troy & Pergamon in 2 days. Starts in Istanbul, ends in Kuşadası. Includes hotel, transfers, guide & ancient sites. Book now!
Tour Overview
Embark on a 2-day historical journey from Istanbul to Kuşadası, visiting some of Turkey’s most iconic ancient sites. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to trace the footsteps of warriors, kings, and philosophers while seamlessly traveling toward the Aegean coast.
- Starts from your Istanbul hotel, ends at your Kuşadası hotel — perfect for those heading toward Ephesus or relaxing by the Aegean.
- Explore Gallipoli — visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair with a knowledgeable guide.
- Step into history at Troy — see the replica of the Trojan Horse and ruins spanning 5000 years.
- Walk the ancient city of Pergamon — home to one of the world’s steepest theaters and the famous Temple of Athena.
History, mythology, and scenic landscapes — all in a smooth 2-day journey between two coastlines.
Tour Itinerary
Drive to Çanakkale & Gallipoli Tour
Meal: Lunch
06:30 ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul.
Enjoy a scenic road trip to Çanakkale via the Marmara region.
12:30 ─ Arrival in Eceabat. You’ll enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant before the tour.
13:00 ─ Departure for the Gallipoli Battlefield Tour.
You will explore some of the most emotionally moving and historically significant sites of the Gallipoli Campaign:
- Brighton Beach: Once used by ANZAC troops for recreation despite sniper threats.
- Beach Cemetery: The final resting place of Allied soldiers, including John Simpson.
- ANZAC Cove: Site of the first landing on 25 April 1915.
- Ari Burnu: A major combat zone during the early days of the campaign.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: One of the largest memorials for Australian soldiers.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Preserved trenches from both Turkish and ANZAC forces.
- Shrapnel Valley (viewpoint): A strategic valley used for supply and support.
- Turkish Memorial: Honoring the fallen Turkish soldiers and their legacy.
- The Nek & Walker’s Ridge: Scene of intense battles, famously depicted in film.
- Chunuk Bair: New Zealand memorial and one of the most contested high grounds.
16:00 ─ The Gallipoli tour concludes.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale.
Overnight stay in Çanakkale.
Troy & Pergamon Tour & Drive to Kuşadası
Day 2 ─ Troy & Pergamon Tour / Transfer to Kuşadası or Selçuk
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
08:30 ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Çanakkale and transferred to the legendary site of Troy.
(Exact pick-up time depends on your hotel location and will be provided the day before.)
Begin your day by exploring the UNESCO-listed Troy Ancient City, where layers of civilizations span over 5,000 years. This iconic site reveals nine different settlements built on top of one another, each destroyed and rebuilt over time due to natural disasters and invasions. With its strategic location between East and West, Troy was not only a military target but also a cultural hub in antiquity.
- View the replica of the famous Trojan Horse used in the 2004 movie “Troy.”
- Explore Sacrificial Altars and 3700-year-old city walls.
- See Houses of Troy I (3000 BC–2500 BC) and ruins from other Troy levels.
- Walk through the Agora, the center of ancient trade and social life.
After the guided tour in Troy, we will travel south to the majestic Pergamon Ancient City.
Situated on a dramatic hillside, Pergamon (also known as Pergamum) was once a flourishing capital during the Hellenistic period. Most of the surviving structures date back to the reign of Eumenes II (197–159 BC). Pergamon was a center of culture, politics, and medicine — even serving as a major healing sanctuary.
- Admire the steeply terraced Hellenistic Theater with a view of the valley below.
- Visit the ruins of the Zeus Altar and Temple of Athena.
- Learn about the Asklepion, one of the earliest known medical centers.
17:00 ─ The guided Troy and Pergamon tour concludes.
You will be transferred to your hotel in Kuşadası or Selçuk for overnight stay.
What's Included
Included
- Pick up and drop off from hotels
- Transportation on the tours
- English Speaking Licenced Tour guide
- Entrance Fee to the mentioned sights
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- All necessary land transportation by A/C Touristical Vehicles
- Local Taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks on the lunches
- Unmentioned meals
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 with early morning hotel pick-up in Istanbul and ends with hotel drop-off in Kuşadası (or Selçuk).
- Professional, English-speaking local guides accompany you during the Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon visits.
- All entrance fees, transportation, and meals as specified in the itinerary are included.
- The tour involves moderate walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
More Details
Your journey begins before sunrise in Istanbul, as you’re picked up directly from your hotel. The bustling city slowly gives way to rolling hills and the calm waters of the Dardanelles. By midday, you’re in Eceabat</strong, standing at the edge of memory.
The Gallipoli Peninsula greets you with solemn dignity. You walk along ANZAC Cove, touch the weathered stones of Lone Pine Cemetery, and listen to the silence at Chunuk Bair. The names on the memorials are more than letters; they are stories etched in stone.
After a night in Çanakkale, you awaken to another layer of history. In Troy, myth and archaeology intertwine — the legendary horse, ancient walls, and layers of civilization spark the imagination. But the journey continues deeper.
As you climb the acropolis of Pergamon, the views are breathtaking, but the ruins are humbling. Once a cultural and medical center, the city still echoes the presence of philosophers and healers. You explore the Temple of Athena, gaze from the heights of the ancient theater, and reflect in the peaceful remains of the Asklepion.
By sunset, you’re no longer in Istanbul — you’re on the Aegean coast, arriving at your hotel in Kuşadası. Two days, countless insights, and a seamless passage from legend to sea.
This tour doesn’t just take you places — it takes you back in time.
Extremely well put together the package tour from Kusadasi, Ephesus to Troy, Gallipoli and Istanbul. Mind-blowing history and wars. Our guide was an excellent tour guide, with a deep knowledge of the area and its rich history. Our hotel and all the land services were really good too.
We booked the best of Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon via local travel agency Toursce located in Istanbul. Thanks to Mr. Erkan who helped us to make our bookings for tours, transportation, hotel anything we needed. We enjoyed the fantastic tour package from Istanbul to Kusadasi. Thanks to the team, We ganna send you many of my friends. All the best...
The must for archaeology lovers... Despite all the glory of the name, the Troia site does not seem remarkable at a first glance. It tells a very different story, though, one of the histories of modern archaeology, as you can see the results of amateurish methods that Schliemann used in the 19th century. It is really impressive to view all 9 layers of Troia at one glance.
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