7 days - from $2,830
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maximum group size 28
- Marvel at the natural wonders of Pamukkale
- Venture to the enormous ancient city of Ephesus
- Speculate the site of the legendary Trojan War
- Uncover the events of World War I in Gallipoli
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to begin your exploration of this fascinating city.
Stay at: Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa (Taksim area) (5 star) or similar
Day 2 Istanbul
A full day guided city tour of Istanbul’s Old Town will take you around its historic Sultanahmet neighbourhood, brimming with iconic buildings and storied streets. This includes the Topkapi Palace, 12th century Hagia Sophia, the iconic Blue Mosque and the rowdy Grand Bazaar, with its maze of over 4,400 shops.
Stay at: Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa (Taksim area) (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Today you will drive along the Dardanelles Strait to the battlefields of Gallipoli. See the sombre sites of Anzac Cove, the Nek, Lone Pine, Conk Bair and the 57th Regiment Memorial, then cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry to Canakkale for dinner and overnight.
Stay at: Hotel Kolin (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4 Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
A short drive brings you to the ruins of Troy, founded 5,000 years ago and famous through the tales of the Trojan War in Homer’s Iliad. After a tour of the site, drive to the ancient Greek city of Pergamum to see the Acropolis, then continue to Kusadasi.
Stay at: Elite World Kusadasi (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 5 Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirince - Kusadasi
Today’s excursion takes you to spectacular Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city with 2,000 years of history. Discover the city’s many historic temples and Virgin Mary’s House, and learn how Turkish leather handicrafts are formed. Explore the beautiful hilltop village of Sirince where you can shop and taste locally brewed wine before returning to your hotel.
Stay at: Elite World Kusadasi (5 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6 Kusadasi - Hierapolis - Pamukkale - Marmaris
After breakfast, drive through the fertile plains of western Turkey to the beautiful lime cascades and thermal pools of Pamukkale, one of Turkey’s most stunning natural wonders. After admiring the beauty of its thermal pools, continue to the ancient city of Hierapolis with its magnificent Necropolis. After a short tour, head to Marmaris where you will dinner and overnight.
Stay at: Ramada by Wyndham Dalaman Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 7 Marmaris
Your tour concludes after breakfast with a departure transfer to Marmaris port for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
- Escorted by a professional English-speaking Tour Manager
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- 4 and 5 star hotel accommodation
- Shared arrival & departure transfers (first & last days only)
- Hotel luggage handling
- Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities
- 6 breakfasts
- 4 dinners
Entrances fees:
- Topkapi Palace
- Troy
- Pergamum Acropolis
- Ephesus
- Hierapolis
- Pamukkale
Other sightseeing:
- Anzac Cove
- Nek
- Conk Bair
- Lone Pine
- 57th regiment Memorial
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Twin/Double Single | ||
| 17 Jan 2026 | $2,830 $3,790 | |
| 14 Feb 2026 | $2,830 $3,790 | |
| 14 Mar 2026 | $2,830 $3,790 | |
| 4 Apr 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 11 Apr 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 25 Apr 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 2 May 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 9 May 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 23 May 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 30 May 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 6 Jun 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 13 Jun 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 20 Jun 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 4 Jul 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 18 Jul 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 15 Aug 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 22 Aug 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 29 Aug 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 5 Sep 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 12 Sep 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 19 Sep 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 26 Sep 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 3 Oct 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 17 Oct 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 31 Oct 2026 | $3,270 $4,300 | |
| 19 Dec 2026 | $3,030 $4,060 | |
| Price per adult in Australian Dollars (AUD) |
