8-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia Tour

Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia

Tour Overview

Experience the very best of Turkey’s history, mythology, and natural beauty on this expertly designed 8-day Wonders of Turkey tour. Journey across diverse regions, from the poignant battlefields of Gallipoli and the legendary city of Troy to the classical wonders of Pergamon and Ephesus. Marvel at the surreal white terraces of Pamukkale, explore the ancient coastal cities of Antalya, and finish your adventure among the fairy chimneys and cave dwellings of Cappadocia.

This immersive Turkey cultural and historical tour is ideal for travelers who want to see the country’s most iconic highlights in comfort, guided by professional experts, with carefully selected accommodations and smooth transportation throughout.

👉 Book your Wonders of Turkey tour today and uncover a land where civilizations, legends, and landscapes come together.

⭐ Tour Highlights

• Walk the historic Gallipoli Battlefields, a defining chapter of WWI

• Discover the legendary Ancient City of Troy

• Explore Pergamon Acropolis, home of the ancient Great Library

• Visit Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved classical cities

• Marvel at the dazzling Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis

• Explore ancient theaters of Perge, Aspendos & Side

• Experience the magical valleys and cave towns of Cappadocia

• Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys

📅 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Gallipoli Battlefields Tour | Overnight in Çanakkale

Early morning pick-up from Istanbul city center hotels and scenic drive to Eceabat. After lunch, begin a fully guided Gallipoli Peninsula Tour, visiting key sites of the WWI campaign:

• Brighton Beach & Beach Cemetery

• ANZAC Cove & Ari Burnu Cemetery

• Lone Pine Australian Memorial

• Johnston’s Jolly trenches

• 57th Infantry Regiment Turkish Cemetery

• The Nek & Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Çanakkale.

Overnight: Çanakkale
Hotel: 3-Star
Meals: Lunch

Day 2 – Troy & Pergamon Tour | Overnight in Kuşadası

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Ancient City of Troy:

• Trojan Horse

• City Walls & Sacrificial Altars

• Bouleuterion & Odeon

• Layers of Troy I–IX

Continue to Pergamon, one of the most important ancient centers of the Hellenistic world:

• Pergamon Acropolis

• Great Library (200,000 scrolls)

• Temple of Athena & Temple of Trajan

• Altar of Zeus

• Theater of Pergamon (10,000 seats)

Evening drive to Kuşadası.

Overnight: Kuşadası
Hotel: 4-Star
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3 – Ephesus & Virgin Mary Tour | Kuşadası

Discover the highlights of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world:

• Curetes Street

• Temple of Hadrian

• Trajan Fountain

• Great Theater

After lunch, visit:

• House of the Virgin Mary – important pilgrimage site

• Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders

• Isa Bey Mosque – fine Seljuk architecture

Return to Kuşadası for free time.

Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis | Bus to Antalya

Depart for Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Walk the Cotton Cliffs (Travertines)

• Explore Hierapolis Ancient City

• Roman Baths & Pamukkale Theater

• Optional swim in the Antique Thermal Pool

In the late afternoon, transfer to Denizli Bus Station and take an intercity coach to Antalya. Arrival and hotel transfer.

Overnight: Antalya
Hotel: Boutique
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 – Perge, Aspendos, Side & Manavgat Waterfall

Full-day guided tour of Antalya’s classical and natural highlights:

• Perge Ancient City – stadium, baths & agora

• Aspendos Theater – best-preserved Roman theater

• Lunch by the river

• Side Ancient City & Temple of Apollo

• Free time in Side

• Manavgat Waterfall

Return to Antalya.

Overnight: Antalya
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6 – Flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul | Free Time

Transfer to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia (via Istanbul). Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to your cave hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Hotel: Cave Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 – North Cappadocia Tour

Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (extra cost).

Full-day guided tour including:

• Devrent Valley – fantasy rock formations

• Pasabag (Monks Valley) – fairy chimneys

• Avanos pottery town

• Zelve Open Air Museum

• Photo stop at Uchisar Castle

Optional evening activities available.

Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8 – South Cappadocia Tour | Flight to Istanbul

Explore the hidden valleys of Cappadocia:

• Red Valley & Rose Valley hike

• Çavuşin Village

• Pigeon Valley

• Kaymakli or Ozkonak Underground City

Evening transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
End of tour services.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

✅ Included in the Tour Price

• Hotel pick-ups and transfers (as specified)

• Domestic flights (Antalya → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Istanbul)

• Pamukkale → Antalya intercity bus ticket

• 7 nights accommodation (3–4 star & cave hotel)

• Professional English-speaking guides

• Entrance fees to all listed sites

• Meals as per itinerary

• Local taxes & service charges

❌ Not Included

• • Airport drop-off in Istanbul at the end of the tour

  • International flights

  • Turkey entry visa

  • Hot Air Balloon ride in Cappadocia

  • Optional tours & personal expenses

  • Dinners & drinks

  • Travel insurance