15 Days Turkey Tour with Gallipoli, Antalya and Cappadocia

Hagia SophiaThe large dome and layered history make Hagia Sophia a central stop in the Old City. Hear how its use changed under different rulers.

Blue MosqueStep inside the Ottoman mosque to see the tilework and domes. As it is still used for prayer, modest clothing and shoe removal are required.

Hippodrome and ObelisksThe surviving monuments stand along the former centre of a chariot-racing arena. Your guide explains how this public space served Byzantine Constantinople.

Grand BazaarExplore the covered shopping streets where the morning tour ends. There is time to browse independently. If the bazaar is closed on Sunday, a different bazaar or shopping stop is visited instead.

Gallipoli Battlefield AreasLook at the relationship between the landing shores and the hills above them. The guided route explains the ground over which the campaign was fought.

Brighton BeachThis stretch of coast offers a wider view of the shoreline south of Anzac Cove. Its flatter ground provides a contrast with the steep slopes beside the landing site.

Beach CemeteryThe cemetery lies near the water rather than on the high ridges. Its headstones form part of the remembrance landscape along the Gallipoli shore.

ANZAC CoveVisit the cove associated with the April 1915 landings. From the beach, the rising ground inland shows the difficulties faced by the troops.

Ari BurnuThe point and cemetery stand close to the northern part of Anzac Cove. Your guide connects this coastal stop with the opening stages of the campaign.

Lunch in EceabatA restaurant lunch in Eceabat is included before the afternoon battlefield visits. Drinks and additional food orders are paid separately.

Lone Pine CemeteryThe cemetery and memorial occupy ground linked with the August battles. Pause here to learn about the Australian forces remembered at the site.

Johnston’s JollyThe battlefield positions in this area were close to each other. The stop helps explain the short distances that separated opposing trench lines.

Shrapnel ValleyThis valley connected the shore with positions farther inland. Its name recalls the shell fire that threatened people moving along it.

Turkish MemorialThe memorial honours Turkish soldiers who defended the peninsula. It adds their experience to the campaign history described during the day.

The NekView the narrow strip of ridge associated with the August charge. The limited space gives context to the attack and the losses suffered here.

Chunuk BairThe ridge stands above much of the battlefield landscape. Visit the memorial area and hear why both sides sought control of this high ground.

Troy Ancient CityWalk among remains left by successive settlements on the same site. Your guide explains which parts belong to earlier and later periods of Troy.

Trojan Horse (Movie Replica)The large wooden horse stands on Canakkale’s waterfront. Visit it as a separate stop from the archaeological site outside the city.

Sacrificial AltarsThe altar remains show where religious offerings took place. They help explain the role of worship within the ancient settlement.

3,700-Year-Old City WallsLook at the heavy stonework of the Bronze Age defences. The walls show how the settlement was protected and how much work its fortifications required.

Houses of Troy IThe remains of early houses lie beneath later stages of the city. This part of the visit introduces the first settlement layers visible in the excavations.

Agora of TroyThe agora was a public space in a later period of Troy’s history. See its remains while learning how life continued at the site over many centuries.

Ephesus Ancient CityFollow the ancient streets through the city’s public centre. The Celsus Library and theatre help show the scale of Roman Ephesus.

Lunch during the Ephesus excursionAn included restaurant lunch fits between the day’s visits. Drinks with the meal remain at your own expense.

House of Virgin MaryThe small shrine stands on a wooded hill near Ephesus. It is a pilgrimage place connected by tradition with Mary’s later life.

Temple of ArtemisVisit the ground where one of the ancient Seven Wonders once stood. The few remains help your guide explain the much larger temple that has been lost.

Pamukkale TravertinesThe white terraces were formed by minerals carried in the spring water. Walk barefoot in the marked visitor area to protect the surface.

Lunch before the Antalya road journeyLunch is included during the Pamukkale sightseeing itinerary. Drinks and any evening meal are separate.

Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the remains of the city built above the thermal springs. Its streets and public buildings show why people settled beside these waters.

Cleopatra Antique PoolThe pool is open, and viewing it is free. A swim in the warm water among the fallen columns is optional and costs extra at the site.

Duden WaterfallVisit the waterfall in its green park setting. The paths provide views of the cascade and the rock beside the falling water.

Karpuzkaldiran WaterfallSee the lower Duden waterfall where the river reaches the coast. Water drops directly from the cliffs into the Mediterranean.

Lunch on the Antalya city routeThe included restaurant stop gives you a break between the visits. Drinks are charged separately from the lunch.

Kaleici Old TownWalk through the older streets leading towards the harbour. Historic houses and surviving walls show how the city grew around its port.

Panoramic Boat TourBoard the boat for the included coastal trip. Look back at Antalya’s cliffs and shoreline from the water before continuing the itinerary.

Perge Ancient CityThe remains of streets, gates and public spaces reveal the plan of Perge. Your guide points out how these parts of the city worked together.

Aspendos Ancient TheatreThe theatre retains its curved seating and tall stage building. Its preserved shape makes it easier to picture an ancient performance space.

Lunch during the ancient-sites dayA restaurant lunch is included between the archaeological and waterfall visits. Pay separately for drinks and any additional orders.

Side Ancient CityExplore the historic remains on the peninsula beside the modern town. The coastal setting helps explain Side’s role as an ancient port.

Manavgat WaterfallWatch the river spread across a wide cascade. This stop beside the water completes the route before the return to Antalya.

Devrent ValleyNatural erosion has left rocks with recognisable shapes along the valley. Look for the animal-like formations as your guide introduces this landscape.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumThe fairy chimneys here stand beneath large caps of harder stone. Some also contain carved spaces linked with the people who once used the area.

Goreme Panoramic ViewView Goreme from above, with its buildings set among the rock formations. The stop places the town within the valleys surrounding it.

Lunch between Red Tour visitsEnjoy the restaurant lunch included in this Cappadocia sightseeing day. Drinks ordered with the meal cost extra.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopWatch a potter turn clay into a vessel at the workshop. The demonstration introduces the town’s pottery tradition without requiring a purchase.

Zelve Open Air MuseumThe paths lead through a former settlement carved into several valley walls. Rooms and shared spaces show how residents used the rock for daily life.

Uchisar Castle (exterior view)Stop outside the village’s tall rock citadel to see its position above the landscape. Entry and a climb inside the castle are not part of this stop.

Rose ValleyThe valley is known for soft shades of pink across its rock slopes. See how ridges and carved openings form part of the southern Cappadocia landscape.

Underground CityFollow the guide through rooms and passages built below ground. The route has steps, narrow spaces and low ceilings, which can be difficult with limited mobility.

Lunch during the Yellow TourLunch is included within the guided day before the airport transfer. Drinks and dinner after the journey are separate.

Pigeon ValleyThe cliff faces contain small carved pigeon houses. Hear how the birds and their droppings were used by farmers in the area.

Gulludere ValleyThe optional valley walk takes up to two hours. Guests who do not want to join the walk can wait with the vehicle instead.

Cavusin VillageThe village’s older dwellings are cut into a large rock face. This stop brings the day’s valley scenery together with traces of local settlement.