Turkey Escapades: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy & Cappadocia
This 10-day Turkey tour links Istanbul with the country’s major historical and cultural sites. The route includes the Gallipoli battlefields, the ancient cities of Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus and Hierapolis, the travertines of Pamukkale, and the inland stop in Konya before reaching Cappadocia. The journey is designed for small groups and includes guided sightseeing, selected meals, entrance fees, airport transfers and overland transport by minibus. Accommodation is arranged in a mix of city hotels and cave-style stays in Cappadocia. What to expect Time in Istanbul’s old city with its best-known monuments and bazaars Historic visits in Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamum Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary near Kusadasi Hierapolis and the terraces of Pamukkale Konya’s Mevlana Museum en route to Cappadocia Free time in Cappadocia with optional hot air ballooning
Key details
10 days
9 nights
Route
Turkey
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
10 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destination
Turkey
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Custom
Itinerary
- 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival transfer to the old city hotel. The rest of the day is free after the welcome briefing.No Meals - 2
Istanbul
Istanbul Old City
Guided visits include Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia from the exterior, and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch is included.Breakfast & Lunch - 3
Eceabat
Gallipoli Battlefields
Travel to Gallipoli with a stop en route, then continue to Eceabat for lunch. The afternoon visit covers the main memorials, cemeteries and battle sites before transfer to Canakkale.Breakfast & Lunch
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 9 nights of accommodation in standard hotels and cave hotels
- Guided sightseeing in English on a small-group basis
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the listed sites
- Private airport transfers
- Overland transport by new-model minibus
What's not included
- Domestic flights within Turkey
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia
- Other activities and services not listed in the itinerary
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
3 dates · 3 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.