Gallipoli & the Aegean - 7 Days
Trip Snapshot
Age range
8 - 99Start / End
- Istanbul
- Marmaris
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 20Meals included
10Highlights
- Istanbul - Explore the Blue Mosque, St Sophia and the Hippodrome, and step inside Topkapi Palace to see Hagia Irene and the Harem
- Gallipoli - Trace the First World War battlefields from ANZAC Cove and The Nek to the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, with original trenches and tunnels along the way
- Troy - Wander the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before visiting the award-winning Troy Museum
- Bergama - Discover the Acropolis of Pergamon, whose temples and library made it one of the ancient world’s leading cultural and political centres
- Ephesus - Tour the ruins of Ephesus with a guide and take in the ancient theatre before seeing the site of the Temple of Artemis and the Ephesus Archaeology Museum
- Pamukkale - Walk the white calcium terraces of Pamukkale and tour the ancient city of Hierapolis
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Summary
Cross western Turkey on this 7-day tour from Istanbul to Marmaris. A guided day in Istanbul takes in the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome, before the First World War battlefields of Gallipoli, including Lone Pine and ANZAC Cove. From here, Troy and the Acropolis of Pergamon lead south to Kusadasi for a guided tour of Ephesus and the site of the Temple of Artemis. Next come the white terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, before the tour ends with a transfer to Marmaris.
Itinerary
Day 1
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul – we transfer you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace.
Day 2
Exploring Istanbul
After breakfast we set out on a fully guided tour of this unique city that spans two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace – including Hagia Irene and the Harem – and the Hippodrome. In the afternoon you can join an optional half day Bosphorus cruise to glide between Europe and Asia.
Day 3
Gallipoli Battlefields & Memorials
Today we visit the First World War battlefields of Gallipoli, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, and original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4
Troy, Pergamon & Kusadasi
We depart Çanakkale for Troy to explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new award winning Troy Museum, then continue to Bergama to visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon, whose temples and library once made it a leading cultural and political centre of the ancient world. From Bergama we travel south to Kuşadası.
Day 5
Ephesus Day Trip
Today we delve into history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. We soak up the city’s atmosphere at the ancient theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection from the region. At a carpet village we learn how hand made carpets are created and what determines their value.
Day 6
Pamukkale & Hierapolis
This morning we enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before continuing to the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale – the travertines – where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. You can take a dip among ancient columns in the hot springs once used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 7
Marmaris
After breakfast we transfer you to Marmaris, where the tour concludes on arrival at approximately 12:00 – midday.
What's Included
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 4
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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