Tour Overview
11-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy & Pergamon is planned as a 11 Days / 10 Nights journey linking Destinations. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus, ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, The Nek, Gallipoli Peninsula, Troy, Pergamon. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer privately to your hotel. After check-in, meet your travel consultant for a short orientation and practical overview of your journey.
Private Istanbul Old Cİty Tour
Discover the historic heart of Istanbul with your private guide. Visit the ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace before exploring the colorful atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar.
This day offers a deep introduction to the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Bosphorus Cruise Experience
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise along the Bosphorus Strait while admiring Istanbul’s waterfront mansions, palaces, mosques, and skyline from the sea. A light lunch is served on board.
Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul
Travel across Thrace to the Gallipoli Peninsula and visit significant World War I memorial sites including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair, and The Nek.
This meaningful excursion provides historical insight into one of the most important campaigns of the early twentieth century.
Ancient Troy & Pergamon Tour
Visit the ancient city of Troy, famous for mythology and archaeology, before continuing to Pergamon to explore its dramatic acropolis, temples, and ancient medical center.
Later, continue south toward Selcuk.
Ephesus Ancient City and House of Virgin Mary Tour
Explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean world. Highlights include the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, and marble-paved streets.
After lunch, continue to the charming hillside village of Sirince, known for traditional architecture and local wines.
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Travel to Pamukkale to experience its famous white travertine terraces formed by thermal mineral waters. Explore the nearby ancient city of Hierapolis, including its theater, necropolis, and Roman bath complex.
Flight to Cappadocia
Transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, continue to Goreme and enjoy free time to relax or explore the surrounding valleys and viewpoints.
North Cappadocia Tour
Optional sunrise hot air balloon flight available.
Today’s guided exploration includes Uchisar Castle, Pasabag Valley, Zelve Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and local pottery workshops in Avanos.
This region offers one of the world’s most unique volcanic landscapes.
South Cappadocia Tour & Flight to Istanbul
Visit Ortahisar, Mustafapasa, Soganli Valley, and the underground city of Kaymakli before transferring to the airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul.
Departure
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer privately to Istanbul Airport for your international departure.
What's Included
Included
- 🏨 Accommodation 10 nights accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🏛️ Istanbul Old City Tour Private Istanbul Old City Tour with an English-speaking licensed guide, private transportation, and entrance fees. Lunch is not included.
- 🚢 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Half-Day Small Group Bosphorus Cruise Tour in the morning.
- 🏛️ Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia Tour 06-Day Regular Small Group Tour covering Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and 2 days in Cappadocia, including an English-speaking licensed guide, transportation, entrance fees, and lunch.
- ✈️ Domestic Flights Flight from Izmir to Kayseri and from Kayseri to Istanbul. Each ticket includes 15 kg of checked baggage and 8 kg of hand luggage.
- 🚐 Transportation & Transfers Private transfers from/to airports and hotels throughout the tour with a private car.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support A fully guided, multi-city Turkey tour package including hotel accommodation, domestic flights, private transfers, professional English-speaking guides, and carefully coordinated travel arrangements.
Not Included
- ✈️ International Flights International flight tickets to and from Turkey.
- 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia.
- 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and beverages not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🎟️ Optional Visits & Services Visits, activities, and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses during the tour.
- 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for drivers, guides, and other services.