5-Day Aegean Tour - Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Gallipoli Battlefields⌄

   One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: 01.01.2026-12.04.2026 at Kolin Hotel. 13.04.2026 at MD Barbaros Hotel. 14.04.2026-31.12.2026 at Kolin Hotel.

2. 2Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi⌄

   Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

3. 3Ephesus, Kusadasi⌄

   Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi

4. 4Pamukkale, Hierapolis⌄

   This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Adem Pira Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Pamukkale

5. 5Istanbul⌄

   Today you head back to Istanbul. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight and be back in Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in time for a bit of last minute shopping or exploring.

   Meals: Breakfast