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12 Days Icons of Turkey with Gallipoli and Troy

12 days
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Start and end in Istanbul
4.6 (15 reviews)
  • Wooden Trojan Horse replica against a beautiful sunset sky.
  • Close-up of rock formations under a clear blue sky.
  • Maiden's Tower on water during sunset with a seagull flying above.
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  • Intricate interior domes and calligraphy of the Blue Mosque captured in rich detail
  • Interior of a weaving workshop with a woman working on a loom.
  • Terraced landscape with a distant view of a valley and sunlight.
  • Hot air balloons flying over rock formations at sunrise.
  • Travertine terraces of Pamukkale with water reflection under bright sky.
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Guide of Ephesus
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Start point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul or Saw Airport , 00:05 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul at leisure
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  3. Day 2

    Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale

    Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Akol Hotel Canakkale)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ANZAC Cove
    • Visit Lone Pine Cemetery
    • Visit Chunuk Bair Memorial
    • Visit The Nek
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
    Lone Pine Cemetery
    Chunuk Bair Memorial
    The Nek
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi

    Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Troy
    • View the Trojan Horse replica
    • Explore Pergamon Acropolis
    • Visit the Asklepion
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Pergamon
    Pergamon Acropolis
    Asklepion
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  5. Day 4

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at a weaving center)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Efe butik hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Library of Celsus
    • Explore the Great Theatre
    • Visit the Temple of Hadrian
    • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
    • Visit the Temple of Artemis
    • Visit a local leather store
    • Traditional lunch at a weaving center
    Landmarks
    Library of Celsus
    Great Theatre of Ephesus
    Temple of Hadrian
    House of the Virgin Mary
    Temple of Artemis
  6. Day 5

    Kusadasi - Pamukkale

    Kusadasi - Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Tripolis hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pamukkale travertine terraces
    • Visit ancient city of Hierapolis
    • View the theatre ruins
    • Visit the necropolis
    • Visit the Temple of Apollo
    • Enjoy therapeutic hot springs
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Temple of Apollo
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  7. Day 6

    Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia

    Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (abras cave hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Mausoleum of Rumi
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum of Rumi
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  8. Day 7

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (abras cave hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Göreme Open-Air Museum
    • Explore Devrent Valley
    • Explore Paşabağ Valley
    • Visit Pigeon Valley
    • Visit Üchisar Castle
    • Explore Özkonak Underground City
    • Visit a pottery workshop
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open-Air Museum
    Devrent Valley
    Paşabağ Valley
    Pigeon Valley
    Üchisar Castle
    Özkonak Underground City
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  9. Day 8

    Cappadocia - Ankara - Bolu

    Cappadocia - Ankara - Bolu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (ELIFIM RESORT HOTEL )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)
    • Visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk
    • Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
    Landmarks
    Salt Lake
    Mausoleum of Atatürk
    Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Bolu - Istanbul

    Bolu - Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pierre Loti Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul at leisure
    Landmarks
    Pierre Loti Hill
  11. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Blue Mosque
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Visit the Hippodrome of Constantinople
    • Visit the Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Hippodrome of Constantinople
    Grand Bazaar
  12. Day 11

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Spice Market
    • Scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait
    Landmarks
    Spice Market
    Bosphorus Strait
  13. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul or Saw Airport , 00:05 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Recital Hotel Old City

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 9, 10, 11
    Upgrade Available

  • Akol Hotel Canakkale

    Hotel 4*
    day 2

  • Efe butik hotel

    Hotel 3*
    Days 3, 4
    Upgrade Available

  • Tripolis hotel

    Hotel 5*
    day 5

  • abras cave hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • ELIFIM RESORT HOTEL

    Hotel 4*
    day 8

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Guide of Ephesus

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Rating
4.5 (470 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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Cancellation policy
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Traveler Moments

  • 12 Days Icons of Turkey with Gallipoli and Troy customer review video
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  • 12 Days Icons of Turkey with Gallipoli and Troy customer review video
  • Terraced landscape with a distant view of a valley and sunlight.
  • Travertine terraces of Pamukkale with water reflection under bright sky.
  • Close-up of rock formations under a clear blue sky.
  • Interior of a richly decorated mosque or religious building.
  • Numerous hot air balloons above a rocky landscape during sunrise.
  • Ruins of ancient stone structures under blue sky.
  • Scenic view from a hill overlooking a town.
  • Ancient amphitheater ruins with tourists around.
  • Quaint outdoor sitting area with a wooden table and decorative lights.
  • Close-up of a person indoors with palm plants in the background.
  • Tourists exploring ancient ruins with tall columns.
  • Large metal jug on a floor inside a room.
  • Person crafting with clay jugs in a workshop.
  • Exhibit of archaeological artifacts with a person’s reflection.
  • Person posing with the Trojan Horse replica.
  • Mosque with a sign in front and clear blue sky.
  • Natural white travertines with some vegetation.
  • Urban rooftop view with minaret spires and satellite dishes.
  • Exhibit with stone oven and clay pots.
  • Replica of the Trojan Horse with tourists nearby.
  • Crowd exploring the ancient ruins with distinctive columns.
  • Blurred display of a figure in costume, possibly for a historical exhibit.
  • Exhibit of ancient pottery in a glass display.

Traveler Reviews

4.6
Overall rating based on 15 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.8
  • Food
    4.5
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • Debbie5.0•September 2026
    Fantastic trip around different parts of 🇹🇷 Turkey. Our Guide Cetin and driver Murat really help make this trip so...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • Janine4.0•September 2026
    Not great communication with tour operators at times but tour guides were excellent and tour was very good. However...
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    Traveled in August 2026
  • Ash
    Ash3.0•July 2026
    I really liked the ease of transfers, and the timing of all of the pick up times. That was well organized. Most of...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • Marlene
    Marlene5.0•June 2026
    Wonderful experience
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  • Janet
    Janet2.0•May 2026
    I booked this particular tour after weeks of selection, choosing it because it was described as a completely overland...
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    • 12 Days Icons of Turkey with Gallipoli and Troy customer review video
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  • Martn
    Martn5.0•May 2026
    The guide and the accommodations were excellent for the price. Several of the guests, the guide and myself are still...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Martin5.0•April 2026
    The entire trip was exceptionally well-organized. In the end, the four of us were the only people in our group. Our...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Rein
    Rein5.0•April 2026
    We had two guides and drivers, as part of the tour was in a group with other travellers and the other half as a...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Ava5.0•April 2026
    It was a good balance of education, adventure, and travel. We have plenty of free time in the evening after long...
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    Traveled in March 2026
  • Louise5.0•April 2026
    This was my first tour. I always spend months researching and arranging my trips. The tour was fabulous and I...
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    Traveled in March 2026

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  • F

    Fiona

    Asked on August 15th, 2026

    Can support to book flights be provided?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written August 2026

      The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place is confirmed and guaranteed to depart.

  • O

    Olivia

    Asked on July 27th, 2026

    We would like to do this tour but would prefer to share with others. Our dates are flexible a couple of days either side of April 9 2027, do you know if any of these dates would suit our preference.

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      unfortunately we dont have any bookings for this tour for april 2027. we have a departure in 01 may 2027.

      you can book your tour and if we have any other participants in april we can combine them with you

  • B

    Beth

    Asked on July 19th, 2026

    We are interested in this trip for April 2027. We would prefer the itinerary with a group minimum of 6 (not with the changed itinerary with flights for smaller groups). I notice that you have two guaranteed departures in April 2027 - are these sufficiently booked to confirm the original land itinerary?

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    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written July 2026

      We have guaranteed departures everyday but this is not meaning we have more than 6 people. For 2027 none of our groups have 6 people yet. if we have we will exactly follow the original plan

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    Heidi

    Asked on June 21st, 2026

    We have some flexibility on start date, 12th is the latest. Are there any other bookings in the period 8th to 12th?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written June 2026

      For November we don't have any confirmed bookings until now. After day 4 the tour converts to a flight package when there is less than 6 people.

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    Matt

    Asked on April 24th, 2026

    Is the 12 days Icons of Turkey with Gallipoli and Troy has a full time guide ?

    Tour Details
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written April 2026

      Yes from the beginning untilll to the end you will have a guide

  • E

    Eileen

    Asked on March 26th, 2026

    Can you go on hot air balloon flight at Cappadocia on this trip?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written March 2026

      yes you can join hot air balloon flight during the tour

  • J

    Julia

    Asked on March 19th, 2026

    How long in a minibus between destinations...like Istabbul to Cappadocia or the first stop after Istanbut and also beween all stops.

    Transport
    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written March 2026

      everyday we have minimmum 5-6 hours driving between the destinations
      The tour is not going istanbul to cappadocia first. its start from istanbul to canakkale in first driving day

  • L

    Linda

    Asked on March 11th, 2026

    If there is another female on the tour that wants to share can we do that and will the tour price be adjusted? In Cappadocia I woudl liek to go hot air ballooning. Is this an option and if so how much? That is a must for me. Will we have time to wander the Fairy chimneys to take pictures? Is there a night to see Whirling dervishes? Is there a way to set up a Hamman in Istanbul or elsewhere?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written March 2026

      as company policy unfortunately we are not matching solo travellers we dont have room sharing option. You should book a single room.
      cappadocia hot air balloon is an optional tour price is 250 us dollars
      sure you will have time at fairy chimneys.
      in cappadocia also as an optiona tour we have whirling dervishes show.

    • L

      Linda

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      If the tour is just me, what is the best rate if you do that to start on the 9th or 10th?

    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written March 2026

      for 2 people you should pay 3250 us dollars total and we can arrange departure for you
      we can arrange a driver guide and a sedan car for you

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    Tyler

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    Could you please advise what activities on this tour will involve moderate physical ability to participate.

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      during our tours physical activities are easy mostly the moderate amount can be walking during the tour.

  • D

    Derek

    Asked on February 18th, 2026

    I note that the cost of the tour does not include admission fees. Does that mean at each venue we have to queue to buy tickets?

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    • Guide of EphesusOperator•Written February 2026

      Yes the entrance fees are not included but you will not wait in queues because our guides have priority to buy tickets they will help you.

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