5 Day Cappadocia Pamukkale Ephesus Gallipoli and Troy Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour
1 stop
1
Istanbul Airport
Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative holding a sign with your name. You’ll then be transferred to Cappadocia, where you will meet your guide and begin the North Cappadocia tour.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
South Cappadocia Tour – Flight to Izmir
5 stops
2
Red Valley
Walk through the vibrant Red Valley, known for its dramatic red-colored rock formations and ancient cave dwellings carved into the hillsides by early Christians.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Rose Valley
Continue your journey in Rose Valley, offering soft pink hues, hidden cave chapels, and peaceful trails surrounded by fairy chimneys and fruit orchards.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Cavusin Village
Explore Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia, known for its ancient cave houses and churches carved into the cliffs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Pigeon Valley
Take in panoramic views of Pigeon Valley, famous for its dovecotes carved into the volcanic rock, used for collecting fertilizer by locals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Kaymakli Underground City
Discover Kaymakli Underground City, a vast multi-level complex once used by early Christians for protection during invasions.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour – Travel to Kusadasi
5 stops
7
Karahayit
See the vibrant red-colored thermal waters, rich in minerals and believed to have healing properties.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Walk through the ruins of this Greco-Roman city with highlights including the Necropolis, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Pamukkale Theater
Admire this large and well-preserved Roman theater with seating for 15,000 and a spectacular view of the valley.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Cleopatra Pools
Swim among ancient columns in the warm, mineral-rich waters of this historical pool. Entrance fee not included.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
11
Pamukkale
Walk barefoot across dazzling white terraces shaped by mineral-rich waters—these Pamukkale travertines, known as Cotton Cliffs, are one of Turkey’s most iconic natural wonders.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ephesus Tour – Travel to Canakkale by Local Bus
6 stops
12
Kusadasi
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 8:30 AM, you’ll be picked up to begin your full-day guided tour of Ephesus and surrounding historical sites.
Admission ticket free
13
Ancient City of Ephesus
Walk through one of the most impressive Roman cities in the world. Highlights include the Great Theater, Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, and ancient marble streets.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
House of Virgin Mary
Visit this sacred site believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her final years. Set on a peaceful hillside, it’s a pilgrimage site for many.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
The Temple of Artemis
View the few remaining columns of the once-grand Temple of Artemis—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Isa Bey Mosque
Admire the architecture of this 14th-century Seljuk mosque, featuring beautiful stonework and an open courtyard.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Canakkale
After the tour, you’ll return to Kusadasi and board a public intercity bus to Canakkale around 6:30 PM. The journey takes approximately 6 hours with two rest stops. Upon arrival in Canakkale around 12:30 AM, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Canakkale
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Troy & Gallipoli Tour – Return to Istanbul
5 stops
18
Çanakkale
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Canakkale. Around 8:30 AM, you’ll be picked up to begin your combined full-day Troy and Gallipoli tour.
Admission ticket free
19
Ancient City of Troy
Explore the legendary city of Troy, home to nine layers of civilization. Highlights include the replica Trojan Horse, 3,700-year-old city walls, Temple remains, Bouleuterion (Council Building), Odeon, and homes from Troy I to IX.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
20
Eceabat
After the Troy visit, you’ll transfer to Eceabat and have some free time before lunch. Enjoy a meal near the Dardanelles Strait before heading to the battlefields of Gallipoli.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
Gallipoli Peninsula
Visit key World War I sites that played a significant role in the Gallipoli Campaign, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (trenches), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, and the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
22
Eceabat
At the end of the tour, around 4:30 PM, you will return to Eceabat. After a short break or free time, you will depart for Istanbul at approximately 6:00 PM. The drive takes about 5 hours, including one rest stop. You are expected to arrive at your Istanbul hotel around 11:00 PM. End of services.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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