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7-Day Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia Tour via Konya

7 days

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Seven days from Istanbul through Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya and Cappadocia, with six hotel nights and English or Spanish guiding.

ENGLISH — SEVEN DAYS FROM GALLIPOLI TO CAPPADOCIA


Follow a remarkable route through Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya and Cappadocia. Historic battlefields, legendary archaeological sites and extraordinary landscapes are connected by the listed road transfers, a Dardanelles ferry and a final domestic flight back to Istanbul. Includes six hotel nights and English or Spanish guiding.


Day 1 — Gallipoli’s Memorials & Ferry to Çanakkale


Leave Istanbul with pickup around 06:30–07:00 for an approximately five-hour journey to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Explore Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove and the Dardanelles memorials; visit Beach and Arıburnu cemeteries, the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, and the Australian and New Zealand memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. After the lunch break, cross the Dardanelles by the included ferry to Çanakkale. Breakfast included. Overnight in Çanakkale.


Day 2 — Legendary Troy & Ancient Pergamon


After breakfast, meet your guide around 08:30–08:45 and explore Troy’s remarkable layers of history. See the Trojan Horse representation and the archaeological remains of temples, the Roman theatre and senate buildings. Continue to Pergamon to discover its ancient library and the remains associated with the Altar of Zeus. Enjoy the included lunch, then travel to your hotel in Kuşadası. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight in Kuşadası.


Day 3 — Ephesus & the House of the Virgin Mary


Meet your guide around 08:45–09:00 for a journey into ancient Ephesus. Discover the remains of the Temple of Artemis, then walk through the archaeological city to admire the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian and Great Theatre, along with its other historic remains. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage site. Lunch is included during the day before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası.


Day 4 — Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Return to Kuşadası


After breakfast, pickup around 07:30–08:00 takes you toward Pamukkale. Discover its gleaming white travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO-listed landscape of history and thermal springs. Swimming in Cleopatra’s Pool is optional and carries an additional fee. Enjoy the included lunch, then return to your Kuşadası hotel. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight in Kuşadası.


Day 5 — From Kuşadası to Cappadocia via Konya


After breakfast, meet your driver around 08:30–08:45 and leave Kuşadası for the overland journey to Cappadocia via Konya. Stop in Konya to visit the Mevlana Museum and discover the heritage associated with Rumi and the whirling dervishes. There is time for lunch at your own expense; you may wish to try the local speciality etli ekmek. Continue to your Cappadocia hotel. Breakfast included. Overnight in Cappadocia.


Day 6 — Northern Cappadocia’s Valleys & Rock-Cut Heritage


You may add an optional sunrise balloon flight at extra cost, subject to weather and operating approval. After breakfast, pickup between 09:30 and 10:00 begins the North Cappadocia tour. Take in Göreme Panorama and visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, then explore Paşabağ and Devrent Valleys. Walk beside the Red River and discover the pottery traditions of Avanos; hands-on workshops are optional. Enjoy the included lunch and return through Love Valley. Breakfast and lunch included. Overnight in Cappadocia.


Day 7 — Southern Cappadocia & Flight Back to Istanbul


After breakfast, pickup between 09:30 and 10:00 begins your final sightseeing day. Discover Uçhisar Castle and walk approximately four kilometres through the Red and Rose Valleys, among remarkable formations and rock-cut churches. Explore Kaymaklı Underground City and continue to Pigeon Valley and the Three Beauties viewpoint. Lunch is included. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Istanbul, where your driver meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Breakfast and lunch included. Services end with the Istanbul hotel transfer; an Istanbul hotel night is not included.


HOTELS & PRICES


Economical Hotel Package: Çanakkale — Anzac Hotel / Grand Anzac Hotel; Kuşadası — Istankoy Hotel / Sözer Hotel; Cappadocia — Aura Cave Hotel / Holiday Cave Hotel / Garden Inn Cappadocia, or similar. Base EUR 1611.5 per adult; high season EUR 1772.65.


Comfort Hotel Package: Çanakkale — Akol Hotel; Kuşadası — Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel / Carina Hotel / Efe Boutique Hotel; Cappadocia — Avilla Cave / Design Cave, or similar. Base EUR 1914 per adult; high season EUR 2105.4.


High-Class Hotel Package: Çanakkale — Kolin Hotel; Kuşadası — DoubleTree by Hilton / Charisma Deluxe Hotel / La Vista Boutique Hotel; Cappadocia — Kayakapi Premium Caves / Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel / Hera Cave Suites (Suite Room), or similar. Base EUR 2915 per adult; high season EUR 3206.5.


Six hotel nights: one Çanakkale, three Kuşadası and two Cappadocia. An Istanbul hotel night is not included.


BOOKING INFORMATION


Prices are per person with two adults sharing a twin or queen room. Minimum two adults aged 12+ per reservation. Infants under two travel free without a separate flight seat or extra bed; ages 2–5 receive 50% discount and ages 6–11 receive 25% discount. Ages 12+ pay the adult rate. Book at least two days before departure. Automatic confirmation and full payment in one transaction. English or Spanish guiding is available; indicate your preference when booking. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15 guests. From 1 March through 31 October every year, prices increase by 10%. Hotels listed may be replaced by hotels of similar quality.


CANCELLATION


Cancellation must be requested in writing by email. More than 7 days before departure: full refund (no cancellation fee). 7 days or less, but more than 2 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund. 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee and no refund.

What's included?

    ENGLISH

    • Six hotel nights with breakfast in the selected category or similar: one Çanakkale, three Kuşadası and two Cappadocia.

    • Included sightseeing and entrance fees for the listed Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale–Hierapolis, Mevlana and Cappadocia visits.

    • Professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide for the included visits.

    • Lunch on the included sightseeing tours, with vegetarian, vegan and halal options; lunch in Konya is at your own expense.

    • Dardanelles ferry crossing on Day 1 and the road transfers stated in the itinerary.

    • Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul with 15 kg baggage allowance, the listed airport transfers and final transfer to your Istanbul hotel.


    ESPAÑOL

    • Seis noches de hotel con desayuno en la categoría elegida o similar: una Çanakkale, tres Kuşadası y dos Capadocia.

    • Visitas y entradas indicadas de Galípoli, Troya, Pérgamo, Éfeso, Pamukkale–Hierápolis, Mevlana y Capadocia.

    • Guía profesional en inglés o español para las visitas incluidas.

    • Almuerzo en las visitas incluidas, con opciones vegetarianas, veganas y halal; el almuerzo en Konya corre por su cuenta.

    • Ferry por los Dardanelos el día 1 y los traslados por carretera indicados.

    • Vuelo interno de Capadocia a Estambul con 15 kg de equipaje, los traslados aeroportuarios indicados y el traslado final a su hotel de Estambul.

    Exclusions

      ENGLISH

      • Optional hot-air balloon flight, hands-on pottery activities and swimming admission to Cleopatra’s Pool.

      • Lunch in Konya, drinks, dinners, tips and personal expenses.

      • Medical and travel insurance.

      • International flights and hotel nights in Istanbul before or after the package.


      ESPAÑOL

      • Vuelo en globo, cerámica práctica y entrada para bañarse en la Piscina de Cleopatra, todos opcionales.

      • Almuerzo en Konya, bebidas, cenas, propinas y gastos personales.

      • Seguro médico y de viaje.

      • Vuelos internacionales y noches de hotel en Estambul antes o después del paquete.

      Please note

        ENGLISH

        The package begins with pickup in Istanbul around 06:30–07:00 on Day 1 and ends with the Istanbul hotel transfer after the Cappadocia flight on Day 7. It includes one night in Çanakkale, three in Kuşadası and two in Cappadocia; no Istanbul hotel night is included. The Day 5 road journey starts in Kuşadası and continues via Konya to Cappadocia. Lunch in Konya is at your own expense.


        Prices are per person with two adults sharing a twin or queen room. Minimum two adults aged 12+ per reservation. Infants under two travel free without a separate flight seat or extra bed; ages 2–5 receive 50% discount and ages 6–11 receive 25% discount. Ages 12+ pay the adult rate. Book at least two days before departure. Automatic confirmation and full payment in one transaction. English or Spanish guiding is available; indicate your preference when booking. Maximum sightseeing group size: 15 guests. From 1 March through 31 October every year, prices increase by 10%. Hotels listed may be replaced by hotels of similar quality.


        Domestic flight baggage allowance is 15 kg. Exact flight and pickup details will be provided before departure. The South Cappadocia tour involves approximately four kilometres of walking over uneven terrain and narrow underground passages; contact us before booking for accessibility assistance. Balloon flights depend on weather and operating approval and are optional extras.


        Cancellation must be requested in writing by email. More than 7 days before departure: full refund (no cancellation fee). 7 days or less, but more than 2 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee and 70% refund. 2 days or less before departure, or no-show: 100% cancellation fee and no refund.


        ESPAÑOL

        El paquete comienza con la recepción en Estambul aproximadamente entre las 06:30 y las 07:00 del día 1 y termina con el traslado al hotel de Estambul después del vuelo desde Capadocia el día 7. Incluye una noche en Çanakkale, tres en Kuşadası y dos en Capadocia; no incluye noche de hotel en Estambul. El viaje por carretera del día 5 sale de Kuşadası y pasa por Konya hasta Capadocia. El almuerzo en Konya corre por su cuenta.


        Precio por persona con dos adultos compartiendo habitación con camas individuales o cama queen. Mínimo dos adultos de 12 años o más por reserva. Menores de dos años gratis sin asiento propio de avión ni cama adicional; de 2 a 5 años, 50% de descuento; de 6 a 11 años, 25% de descuento. Desde 12 años se aplica la tarifa de adulto. Reserve al menos dos días antes. Confirmación automática y pago completo en una sola transacción. Guía en inglés o español; indique su preferencia al reservar. Máximo 15 viajeros en las visitas. Aumento anual del 10% del 1 de marzo al 31 de octubre. Los hoteles pueden sustituirse por otros de categoría similar.


        El vuelo interno incluye 15 kg de equipaje. Horarios de vuelos y recepción facilitados antes de la salida. La visita del sur de Capadocia incluye unos cuatro kilómetros a pie, terreno irregular y pasillos subterráneos estrechos; consulte si necesita asistencia. El globo es un extra opcional y depende del tiempo y autorización operativa.


        La cancelación debe solicitarse por escrito por correo electrónico. Más de 7 días antes de la salida: reembolso completo, sin penalización. Con 7 días o menos, pero más de 2 días: penalización del 30% y reembolso del 70%. Con 2 días o menos o por no presentarse: penalización del 100%, sin reembolso.

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