Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Your guide meets you at Istanbul airport with a 'Guide of Ephesus Travel' sign and takes you to your hotel. Between 6:00-7:00 p.m., there's an informal welcome meeting in the hotel lobby where you'll connect with your guide and other travelers. If you're interested, join an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to try Turkish cuisine and get to know everyone better.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul ( IST) Aiport & Sabiha Gokcen ( SAW) Airport , 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Group dinner at a local restaurant to enjoy Turkish cuisine
- Day 2
Istanbul to Cappadocia
After breakfast, you'll drive across central Turkey through small towns and past Ankara, the capital. Stop to see the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, which holds major historical importance for the country. From there, continue to Cappadocia with its distinctive rock formations and ancient landscapes. Later in the evening, there's an optional traditional Turkish hammam if you want to relax after the long drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SIGNATURE HOTEL ORTAHISAR)
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Ankara
Optional Activities
- Traditional Turkish Hammam experience
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk 
- Day 3
Cappadocia
Start early with an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the fairy chimneys and valleys if you're interested. After breakfast, walk through the UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, and Uchisar Castle, then visit Çavuşin Village. In the afternoon, go down into Derinkuyu Underground City to see the multi-level subterranean spaces used by ancient civilizations. An optional traditional hammam is available in the evening to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SIGNATURE HOTEL ORTAHISAR)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Göreme Open-Air Museum
- Visit Pigeon Valley
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Visit Çavuşin Village
- Explore Derinkuyu Underground City
Optional Activities
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight
- Traditional Turkish Hammam experience
Landmarks Göreme Open-Air Museum Pigeon Valley Uchisar Castle Çavuşin Village Derinkuyu Underground City - Day 4
Cappadocia to Pamukkale
Following breakfast, you'll drive toward Pamukkale with a stop in Konya, the spiritual center of Turkey. There you'll see the Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi, who founded the Whirling Dervishes order. Continue through scenic Anatolian landscapes until you reach Pamukkale, where you can settle in for a quiet evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tripolis hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi in Konya
Landmarks Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi 
- Day 5
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Check out Pamukkale's white terraces where warm mineral water flows over cliffs and forms natural pools. Head up to see Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city sitting above the terraces where history and nature intersect. In the afternoon, travel to Ephesus to see the Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, and Great Theatre. You'll end the day in Kusadasi, a coastal town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Suhan Seaport Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Pamukkale terraces
- Explore ancient city of Hierapolis
- Visit Ephesus
- See Temple of Artemis
- See Library of Celsus
- See Great Theatre
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Ephesus Temple of Artemis Library of Celsus Great Theatre of Ephesus 
- Day 6
Kusadasi to Ayvalik
After breakfast, head north to Pergamon and visit the Asklepion, one of the oldest healing centers from ancient times. Later, you'll go to Ayvalik, a seaside town on the Aegean where you can spend the evening enjoying the relaxed coastal vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Halic Park Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Asklepion in Pergamon
Landmarks Asklepion 
- Day 7
Ayvalik to Gallipoli
You'll travel to Troy, the legendary city from Greek mythology and Homer's Iliad. Walk around the archaeological ruins and see the replica Trojan Horse. In the evening, head to the Gallipoli Peninsula where you'll camp overnight close to the ANZAC Dawn Service site so you're positioned well for the next morning's commemoration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Bus (Anzac Memorial Site )
Included Activities
- Visit Troy archaeological site
- See replica of Trojan Horse
Landmarks Troy 
- Day 8
Gallipoli
Wake before dawn for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, one of the most meaningful moments on this trip. As the sun comes up over the Dardanelles, you'll pay respect to the soldiers who fought and died here in 1915. Later, attend the National Ceremonies at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Afterward, transfer to Canakkale for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast Box)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Anzac Hotel )
Included Activities
- ANZAC Day Dawn Service
- Attend National Ceremonies at Lone Pine
- Attend National Ceremonies at Chunuk Bair
Landmarks Lone Pine Chunuk Bair 
- Day 9
Gallipoli to Istanbul
Spend the day exploring Gallipoli's battlefields and reflecting on the sacrifices made there. You'll visit important memorials and sites including Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Johnston's Jolly, Ari Burnu, North Beach, and Brighton Beach. After this significant day, drive back to Istanbul where your evening is free to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Kabatepe War Museum
- Visit Lone Pine memorial
- Visit Chunuk Bair memorial
- Visit Johnston's Jolly
- Visit Ari Burnu
- Visit North Beach
- Visit Brighton Beach
Landmarks Kabatepe War Museum Johnston's Jolly Ari Burnu North Beach Brighton Beach - Day 10
Istanbul
After breakfast, explore Istanbul's Old City with visits to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia, which represents both Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. Finish with a Bosphorus Cruise where you'll float between Europe and Asia while taking in the skyline of palaces, mosques, and mansions. The tour ends around 4:30 p.m.
- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul ( IST) Aiport & Sabiha Gokcen ( SAW) Airport , 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hippodrome
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Bosphorus Cruise
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Bosphorus Strait
