7-Day Turkey Classics Tour from Istanbul: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Ankara
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Tick through Turkey’s classic sights on this spellbinding 7-day tour that starts and finishes in Istanbul. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with an expert guide, explore the emotive World War I battle sites of Gallipoli, the breathtaking Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus, and the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia. In-between, ogle the white rock terraces of Pamukkale, swim in the hot springs at Hierapolis, view the ruins of Troy and much, much more. The tour includes six nights’ accommodation plus breakfast and dinner on each day.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Fez Travel
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Monday - Gallipoli Battlefields
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield
Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.
Duration: 8 hour
Day 2 Tuesday - Troy, Pergamum
Stop At: Troy (Truva)
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum
Tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political center in its time.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 3 Wednesday - Ephesus, Kusadasi
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Sirince Koyu
Continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 4 Thursday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 5 Friday - Silk Road, Konya
Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Duration: 1 hour
Day 6 Saturday - Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Stop At: Goreme National Park
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 7 Sunday - Ankara - Istanbul
Stop At: Anitkabir
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 1 Monday - Gallipoli Battlefields
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield
Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.
Duration: 8 hour
Day 2 Tuesday - Troy, Pergamum
Stop At: Troy (Truva)
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum
Tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political center in its time.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 3 Wednesday - Ephesus, Kusadasi
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Sirince Koyu
Continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 4 Thursday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 5 Friday - Silk Road, Konya
Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Duration: 1 hour
Day 6 Saturday - Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Stop At: Goreme National Park
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Duration: 2 hour
Day 7 Sunday - Ankara - Istanbul
Stop At: Anitkabir
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.
Duration: 2 hour
