4 Days Private Turkey Tour; Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale
Overview
4 Days Private Turkey Tour; Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale
Get ready for an unforgettable 4-day private journey to Turkey's most famous historic places: Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale.
Discover Ephesus, home of the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian, follow the footsteps of ancient warriors at Troy and Pergamon, and walk the Gallipoli battlefields, where the history of the First World War comes alive.
Finally, enjoy the thermal waters of the Pamukkale travertines. From start to finish the trip is personal and immersive.
It is ideal if you want to understand Turkey's past in depth with first-class private service, combining history, culture and natural beauty in one trip.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 - Gallipoli Tour
Your private guide picks you up from your hotel at 8:00 am for the drive to Gallipoli and the battlefields of the First World War. The tour is by private van, and your guide tells you about the war on the way.
The day includes:
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery (John Simpson's grave)
- Anzac Cove
- Ari Burnu (the first Anzac landing site)
- Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial)
- Johnston's Jolly (a walk in the Anzac trenches)
- View over Shrapnel Valley
- Turkish Memorial
- The Nek and Walker's Ridge
- Chunuk Bair (the main New Zealand memorial)
After the tour your guide drops you off at your hotel. Overnight in Eceabat.
Day 2 - Troy & Pergamon Tour
At 9:00 am your private guide and driver pick you up for Troy, its ancient cities and its legends, followed by a drive to the ancient city of Pergamon. You will visit:
- The Trojan Horse
- Troy Museum
- The sacrificial altars
- The 3,700-year-old city walls
- The houses of Troy I
- The Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
- The Odeon (Concert Hall)
- Remains of the successive cities from Troy I to Troy IX
- Pergamon Ancient City
- The Altar of Zeus
- The Acropolis
After the tour you are driven to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 3 - Ephesus Tour
Your guide picks you up from your Kusadasi hotel and introduces the history of Ephesus before you explore the ancient city. With your guide's explanations you will visit:
- Great Theater
- Celsus Library
- Temple of Hadrian
- Harbor Street
- Terrace Houses
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Isa Bey Mosque
After the tour your guide and driver drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 - Pamukkale Tour
At 9:00 am your private guide and driver pick you up for the Pamukkale tour, home to the natural calcium pools formed by thermal water. The drive takes about 3 hours, and your local guide tells you about the sites on the way.
You will visit:
- The calcium pools
- Necropolis
- Roman Baths
- Domitian Gate
- Latrina
- Frontinus Street
- Agora
- Byzantium Gate
- Triton Fountain
- Cathedral
- Temple of Apollo
- Plutonium (explained from outside because of ongoing excavations)
- Theater
- Hierapolis
(Optional, extra cost) If time allows, you can swim in the Cleopatra Pool.
After the tour you are transferred to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our representative meets you at Istanbul Airport with a name sign and takes you to your hotel by private van.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tours
- ✓Local Tour Guides
- ✓Domestic Flights (Economy Class)
- ✓Transportation by Private Van
- ✓Airport Transfers (Mentioned)
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕International Flights
- ✕Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request)
- ✕Meals & Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
- ✕Personal Expenses
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.