DAY 1 – Departs From Istanbul to Bursa

Early morning between 06:45 / 07:00, you will be picked up from your hotel transfer to the port to catch a ferry to Yalova. Cross the Sea of Marmara and getting off the ferry in Yalova. Take a short drive to Bursa to visit;
• The Great Mosque in Bursa
• Famous Green Mosque & the Green Mausoleum
• Kozahan & Silk Market
• Cable Car up to Mt. Uludag
• 600 years old Plane Tree on the slopes of Uludağ

We will have the traditional Turkish lunch at a local restaurant then head to our next destination, Mount Ida. Check into hotel Thermal Hotel between greens.You can enjoy the hotel facilities and relax with the thermal water of the pools.

DAY 2 – Depart From Mountain Ida to Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel and check out. We will enjoy the green and tranquil atmosphere of the Ida Mount. Relax by listening to the birds singing and clear your mind with the sound of waterfalls.
Today, we are going the visit;

• Hasan Boğuldu Waterfall
• Sutuven Waterfall
• Monumental Tree in Kızılkecili Village
• Pinarbasi
We will enjoy having a barbecue lunch next to the waterfalls in an amazing atmosphere in Pinarbasi and before going back to Istanbul, we will take a short visit to Assos (coffee and ice cream break) and enjoy the view from the antique harbor once Plato did.
Late evening we will arrive in Istanbul and you will be dropped off your hotel.

Day 1: Kuşadasi/Selçuk to Pergamon & Overnight in Canakkale

Meal: Lunch

10:30 – Depart from Kuşadasi or Selçuk for the day trip to the Ancient City of Pergamon. You will meet with your tour guide and group and then the journey to Pergamon will start. The drive will take about 2 hours.
Once you arrive in Pergamon, we will take you to a traditional restaurant to have lunch. You will have lunch and the tour of Pergamon Ancient City will start. Pergamon, also known as Pergamum, was an ancient Greek and Roman city located in modern-day Turkey. It was situated in the historic region of Mysia in western Anatolia, near the modern town of Bergama.
The sights inside Pergamum;

• Acropolis; The fortified citadel of Pergamon, situated on a hill overlooking the city. It housed various temples, palaces, and other important structures.
• Altar of Zeus; A grand structure dedicated to Zeus, constructed during the reign of King Eumenes II.
• Library of Pergamon; One of the most renowned libraries of the ancient world, second only to the Library of Alexandria.
• Asclepion: The Asclepion at Pergamon was famous for its holistic approach to medicine and its therapeutic baths.
• Theater; Pergamon boasted a large theater with seating for thousands of spectators.
• Great Altar: Apart from the Altar of Zeus, Pergamon also had a Great Altar dedicated to the gods Athena and Zeus.

The tour will end after 17:00 and then we will start to drive to Canakkale.
Around 21:30 – Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

Note: Pick-up time may change according to your hotel location in Kuşadasi/Selçuk. Please inform us of your hotel details while making your request.

Day 2: Troy – Gallipoli Visiting & Drive to Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

08:30 – After a delicious breakfast at the hotel and check out from the hotel, your tour guide will come to your hotel to pick you up for your tours. You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Trojan Horse which is the first stop of today. The Trojan Horse in Çanakkale is a full-scale replica of the mythical horse used by the Greeks to infiltrate the city of Troy. It is a symbol of the legendary wooden horse used during the Trojan War, as described in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad.
After visiting, we will start to explore Troy Ancient including the impressive city walls, the Megaron House, the Odeon (small theater), and the Bouleuterion (council house). Troy was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 due to its cultural significance and contribution to world history.

Around 10:30 – Depart to have lunch and lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat. After having lunch, we will continue for the Gallipoli Tour which is another significant attraction of this package.
The sights where we will visit as the parts of Gallipoli;

• Brighton Beach
• Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• ANZAC Commemorative Site
• Respect to the Mehmetcik Statue
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial
• Johnston’s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels)
• Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
• The Nek
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

The tour will end around 5 pm. Depart from Gallipoli and begin the journey to Istanbul. The drive from Gallipoli to Istanbul takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic. Once we arrive in Istanbul, we will transfer you to your hotel in the center. Thanks for choosing us.

Day 1: Istanbul to Troy Ancient City 

Meal: Lunch

Between 06:00 and 06:20 – Pick you up from the hotels in Beyoğlu and Taksim areas.
Between 06:30 and 07:00 – Pick you up from the hotels in the Sultanahmet area.

1. After picking you up, we will continue to drive to Canakkale. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the Turkish countryside towards Troy. The journey takes around 5-6 hours. We will arrive in Canakkale around noon and we will have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.
   After the lunch break, we will explore the Troy Ancient City. Our first stop will be Trojan Horse. Greek soldiers concealed themselves inside the horse’s hollow belly, while the rest of the army pretended to retreat. The Trojans, believing the horse to be a victory gift, brought it into their city. The Trojan Horse has since become a symbol of cunning deception and strategic warfare.
2. We will continue our exploration with the Ancient City of Troy which is famous for being the setting of the Trojan War as depicted in Homer’s Iliad. Archaeological excavations have revealed multiple layers of settlement at the site, indicating continuous habitation from the Early Bronze Age (around 3000 BCE) to the Roman period. The Ancient City consists of sacrificial altars, The 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C, The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall) and remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.

The day ends and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

Note: Pick-up time may change according to your hotel location in Istanbul. Please inform us of your hotel details while making your request.

Day 2: Drive to Kuşadası with the Tours to Museum of Troy & Pergamon Ancient City

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from the hotel.
08:30 – You will be picked up from the hotel and begin your day by arriving at the Troy Museum.

1. Experience the captivating multimedia displays and interactive exhibits that vividly portray the epic tale of Troy. Discover the renowned Trojan War, the iconic figures of Greek mythology, and the historical significance of the Trojan War as told in Homer’s Iliad.
2. The museum visit will end at 10:00 and then your journey to Pergamon will begin. We will arrive in Pergamon to visit the ancient city, once an important center of learning and culture in the ancient world. Our tour includes impressive archaeological sites such as the Temple of Trajan, the Altar of Zeus, and the Pergamon Theatre, as well as the majestic Acropolis with its temples and palaces.

The tour will end around 5 pm and you will be transferred to your hotels in Selçuk/Kuşadasi. This breathtaking 2-day tour will end at your hotel. 

Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli

Meal: Lunch
Gallipoli National Park Tour
06:30 am – Pick up from the hotels or hotels in Istanbul and drive to Gallipoli to visit Gallipoli Peninsula and Battlefields of Gallipoli. We will have a breakfast (not included) break on the way in Tekirdag.
11:45 Arrive in Eceabat. After lunch, continue to guided tour. Visiting Included: Gallipoli National Park, included the Gallipoli battlefields, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave), ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place), Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial), Johnston’s Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC trenches), View Shrapnel Valley, Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Walker’s Ridge, Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial),
At the end of the Gallipoli guided tour, drive to the hotel. Check into hotel and Overnight.

Day 2: Troy – Ephesus

Meal: Breakfast
Ancient City of Troy Tour
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel. Pick up from the hotel and drive to the ancient city of Troy. Your guide will inform you all the Troy history on the way from Canakkale to Troy. You will start to the Troy guided tour and visit; Famous with legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta and Paris, the Trojan Princess. At the end of the tour bus transportation to Selcuk or Kusadasi.
Arrival to Selcuk and Kusadasi. Check into hotel and Overnight.

Day 3: Ephesus – Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Ephesus Ruins & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel. Depart from hotel to Ephesus Ancient City to visit Ephesus Library; According to recent excavations, the site was occupied as early as the late Neolithic period and developed through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Temple of Artemis; The temple of Artemision is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. It has been built in the areas of Ephesus on a flat area which has over the centuries turned into a swamp. Virgin Mary House; It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John Isabey Mosque is one of the most delicate examples of Seljukian architecture, situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque was built by the master Syrian architecture Ali son of Mushimish al -Damishki, between the years of 1374 and 1375.
At the end of the tour, transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul. Tour ends.

Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli

Meal: Lunch
06:30 Pick up from your hotel or hostel and drive to the World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli.
We will have breakfast break (not included) in Tekirdag on the way.
11:45 Arrive at lunch stop in Eceabat
13:00 – 17:30 Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour

Visiting:
Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave)
ANZAC Cove
Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place)
Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial)
Johnston’s Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC trenches)
View Shrapnel Valley
Turkish Memorial
The Nek and Walker’s Ridge
Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial)
17:30 Gallipoli Tour ends.
Check into hotel & Overnight in Eceabat / Canakkale.

Day 2: Troy – Ephesus

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast & Check out from the hotel
Drive to Troy for start for the ancient city of Troy.

Visiting:

A replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into for a photo.
Excavation information center which holds exhibits from the work underway.
The fortification walls of Troy Vl with its tower and gateway entrance.
Temple of Athena – the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena.
Schliemann’s trench – the discoverer of Troy
The entrance ramp to Troy II.
The sanctuary – an important religious center of its time.
The Odeons intended for the presentation of musical performances.
Current excavations in progress.
Troy Tour ends. Free Time and Transfer to Bus station bus for Ephesus.
We continue to Selcuk / Kusadasi ( Ephesus ). Check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.

Day 3: Ephesus

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at hotel.
You will be picking up and drive to Ephesus for Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary tour

Visiting:
Ephesus Ruins
Artemis Temple
Isabey Mosque
Virgin Mary House

At the end of the tour, transfer you back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Priene – Miletos & Didyma – Istanbul

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast & Check out from the hotel.
Depart from hotel for Priene, Miletos and Didyma tour.

Visiting:

Priene Ancient Ruins
Miletos Ancient Ruins
Didyma Ancient Ruins

At the end of the tour, transfer you to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and fly back to Istanbul.
Upon arrival to Istanbul. Tour ends.

Day 1 : Istanbul To Ephesus Tour

Meal : Lunch
06:45 am – Fly from Istanbul to Izmir.
Please note that flight departure from Istanbul and arrive time to Izmir can change according travel dates. Please inform us your travel date whit your tour request.
07:45 am – Upon arrival to airport, met on arrival and transfer to meeting point and join to the group and local tour guide. Start the tour; visiting, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ancient City, Isabey Mosque, House of Virgin Mary. At the end of the tour, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 : Pamukkale Tour & Overnight Bus To Cappadocia

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08:30 am – Pick up from hotel and drive to Pamukkale. When we reach, we have lunch in a local restaurant. Then, we will visit Hierapolis and see Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, Antique Pool. Afterwards, we will have time to take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time almost 45 minutes. Then meeting with the guide, then we will walk the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks. After the tour, we will have free time in Pamukkale Village.
20:00 pm Transfer to the bus station.
22:00 pm Overnight bus to Cappadocia. (Duration takes 10 Hours)

Day 3 : North Of Cappadocia Tour

Meal : Lunch
Arrive in Cappadocia. Pick up from bus station and meet with other tour participents and tour guide, start the tour North of Cappadocia and visiting, Dervent Valley, Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Rock-Castle. After the tour transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4 : South Of Cappadocia Tour

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and meet with other tour participents and tour guide then start the tour of Cappadocia visiting, Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Great Pigeon House, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar. At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Optional Tour: Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour for Sunrise

We can add Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour this morning on this programme. Please check the hot air balloon tour details and inform us if you like to add it in your tour itinerary.

Day 5 : Cappadocia – Konya Tour & Fly Back To Istanbul

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Check out from the hotel in Cappadocia.
09:30 Am drive to Konya by Local bus (Duration 3 hours). Met on arrival and transfer to tour starting point. You will meet with you guide and you will visit, Mevlana Museum, Karatay Madrasah, Ince Minare, Aladdin Mosque, Bedesten, Sille Village. After the tour, transfer Konya airport.
21:55 Fly from Konya to Istanbul.
(Please note that flight departure time may change according travel date.)
23:30 Arrive in Istanbul.
It will be end of the 5 days Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia & Konya Tour itinerary.

Day 1 : 24 April – Depart From Istanbul To Gallipoli Peninsula
Meal : No Meal
11:30 Meet with other Anzac Day Tour participants and our staff infron of Hagia Sophia Museum.

(Please note that the meeting time can be change due to the government announcement about entry time to Anzac Cove where the ceremonies start.)

12:00-12:30 Depart from Istanbul for Eceabat.
(Please note that departure time may change)
We will drive from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula by comfortable luxury buses. Stop half of the way for lunch and refreshments.
17:00-17:30 Arrive in Eceabat then we drive up to Anzac Cove.

We will try to get there as soon as possible to get a good position for the ceremonies. When the gate open we will get into service area and get good position and we will spend a night in the Anzac Ceremonies Area.

Day 2 : 25 April – Dawn Service & Drive Back To Istanbul.
Meal : Lunch Box
05:30 Dawn Service will start in Anzac Cove.
After Dawn Service Ceremony at the Anzac Cove, we will walk to Lone Pine for Australian Ceremony. There won’t be any buses in the ceremony area. That’s why we need to walk all ceremonies area.

10:30 Australian National Ceremony at Lone Pine
After Australian National Ceremony walk on the main road to Cunuk Bair for New Zealander National Ceremony. While we are walking we will see the Johnston’s Jolly where are remains of Turkish and Anzac trenches, Steele’s and Courntney’s Post cemetery, Quinns Post Cemetery & 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial.

11:45 New Zealander National Ceremony at Cunuk Bair.

After joining all ceremonies, our buses will collect you from road. Where you finish the last ceremony.
Afterwards, drive back to Istanbul and you will be dropped off infornt of Hagia Sophia Museum in Sultanahmet Old City.

Day 1 : 22 April – Depart From Istanbul & Gallipoli Tour
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
06:30 Pick up from hotels then drive to Gallipoli.
12:00 Arrive in Eceabat. We will have lunch in local restaurant.
13:00 Depart for Gallipoli Tour. Today we will visit Gallipoli Peninsula where you will visit, Kilitbahir Fortress, Turkish Canon Batteries, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery ( the grave of John Simpson ), ANZAC Coveanzac Tours, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Mehmetcik Memorial Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and ANZAC trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
17:00 Tour ends and drive to hotel. Check into hotel.
20:00 We will have welcome dinner.Overnight in Gallipoli Peninsula.

Day 2 : 23 April – Gallipoli Suvla Bay Sector Tour
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Depart for Suvla Bay Sector. Today we will visit, Bigalı Ataturk House, Buyuk Anafarta Villige, Suvla Museum, Chocolate Hill, Green Hill Cemetery, Hill 10 Cemetery, Azmak Cemetery, Suvla Bay, Kirectepe Turkish Gendarme Cemetery, Scimitar Hill.
11:30 Tour ends and drive to Eceabat to have lunch.
12:00 Lunch by Dardanelles
12:45 Depart for Kabatepe
13:00 Boat trip starts, Anzac Cove – Fishermans Hut, Suvla Bay (A-B-C beaches), Lala Baba Hill, Hill 10
17:30 Back to town
20:00 Turkish night entertainment with open buffet tradational Turkish food
24:00 Entertainment ends

Day 3 : 24 April – Troy Tour & Depart For Dawn Service
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
08:30 Depart for Troy Ancient City Tour. We will visit Troy ancient City and Trojen Horse. At the end of the tour drive to local restaurant.
12:00 We will have lunch in a local restaurant.
13:00-13:30 Depart from Eceabat then we drive up to Anzac Cove.
We will try to get there as soon as possible to get a good position for the ceremonies. When the gate open we will get into service area and get good position and we will spend a night in the Anzac Ceremonies Area.

Day 4 : 25 April – Down Service & Drive Back To Istanbul.
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
05:30 Dawn Service will start in Anzac Cove.
After Dawn Service Ceremony at the Anzac Cove, we will walk to Lone Pine for Australian Ceremony. There won’t be any buses in the ceremony area. That’s why we need to walk all ceremonies area.
10:30 Australian National Ceremony at Lone Pine
After Australian National Ceremony walk on the main road to Cunuk Bair for New Zealander National Ceremony. While we are walking we will see the Johnston’s Jolly where are remains of Turkish and Anzac trenches, Steele’s and Courntney’s Post cemetery, Quinns Post Cemetery & 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial.
11:45 New Zealander National Ceremony at Cunuk Bair.
After joining all ceremonies, our buses will collect you from road. Where you finish the last ceremony.
Afterwards, drive back to Istanbul and you will be dropped off infornt of Hagia Sophia Museum in Sultanahmet Old City.

Day 1 : 24th April – Istanbul – Gallipoli
Meal : No Meal

13:00 Depart for Eceabat from Istanbul.

Please note that this departure time may change.

There will be a rest stop half way where you can buy nibblies for the night ahead.

18:00 Enter the town of Eceabat where we will stop for the rest untill our drive to the service site (Anzac Cove).

19:00 Join the convoy of buses for departure to the Dawn Service site where we will grab a space in the large crowd and wait, listening to the pre dawn program.

(NO MEALS INCLUDED THIS DAY)

Note: Please note that departure time may change on 24th April

Day 2 : 25th April – Dawn Service – Selcuk / Kusadasi (Ephesus)
Meal : No Meal

05:00 Anzac Cove Ceremony

After the service you will depart for the Australian ceremony at Lone Pine, because no bus transportation allowed you are going to walk up the Artillery Road over Shell Green which last around 1 hour.

10:30 Lone Pine Australian Servicedawn service

11:30 Chunuk Bair New Zealand Service

New Zealanders continue on their walk from Lone Pine to the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. You’ll follow the main road to the Chunuk Bair, this walk will last around 1 hour.

On the way you will have a chance to see Johnston’s Jolly where are remains of Turkish and Anzac trenches, Steele’s and Courntney’s Post cemetery, Quinns Post Cemetery & 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial.

We return back to town after Services. Depart from Eceabat to Ephesus. Arrival to Ephesus and check into hotel. Overnight in hotel in Ephesus.

Day 3 : 26th April – Ephesus Tour
Meal : No Meal

Morning depart from hotel for Ephesus tour. Ephesus is the largest and best-preserved ancient city in Turkey. Visiting Mary’s house, the location of which is believed to be the house of the Virgn Mary from biblical scripture. Visiting Isabey mosque and Ephesus museum. At the end of the Ephesus tour transfer back to hotel. Overnight.

Day 4 : 27th April – Pamukkale Tour – Cappadocia
Meal : No Meal

Early morning drive to Pamukkale where we’ll check in to our accommodation and head off for a guided tour of the ruins of the Heiropolis and visit the traventines, a natural wonder of spectacular white rock terraces with scatterings of rock pools. At the and of the Pamukkale tour overnight bus for Cappadocia.

Day 5 : 28th April – Cappadocia I
Meal : No Meal

Morning arrival to Cappadocia and check into cave hotel. Fully guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Pigeon valley, Uchisar citadel (Rock castle), Goreme valley, Pasabagi fairy chimneys, Goreme open air museum, Avanos pottery center and Urgup. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 : 29th April – Cappadocia II
Meal : No Meal

Depart for Cappadocia and fully guided day tour of the region, visiting the Underground city, Red Valley (Kizilcukur), Pigeon Valley, Esentepe, Cavusin Village, Hospital Monastry. Overnight bus for Istanbul.

Day 7 : Cappadocia – Istanbul
Meal : No Meal
Transfer to Airport and fly back to Istanbul. Upon Arrival to Istanbul. Tour ends.