6 Days Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

Anzac CoveLook from the landing beach towards the slopes above it. Your guide explains how this narrow coastal area shaped the Anzac campaign in 1915.

Brighton BeachSee the beach south of the main Anzac landing ground. The guide uses the shoreline to explain the distance between the planned and actual landing areas.

Beach CemeteryVisit the soldiers’ graves beside the coast. This small cemetery places the human cost of the campaign close to the shore where it began.

Ari BurnuPause at the headland beside Anzac Cove. Its position helps explain the landing ground and the movement from the beach towards the hills.

Lone Pine Cemetery and MemorialSee the memorial and cemetery on the ridge at Lone Pine. Hear about the August fighting and the Australian soldiers remembered at this site.

Eceabat meal before the guided visitsLunch at an Eceabat restaurant is included before the afternoon battlefield tour. Drinks are charged separately.

Johnston’s JollyView the ground where the opposing trench systems ran close together. The remaining traces give a sense of how little space separated the front lines.

Shrapnel ValleyLook across the valley used to move men and supplies from the shore. Your guide describes its role as a route towards the Anzac positions.

Turkish MemorialVisit the memorial honouring Turkish soldiers. Learn how the defenders held their positions during the battles for the peninsula.

The NekSee the narrow strip of ridge associated with the attack at the Nek. The shape of the ground helps explain why the position was so difficult to cross.

Chunuk BairReach the ridge where the August campaign is recalled through its memorials. Your guide explains the fighting for these heights and their strategic value.

Troy Ancient CityFollow the remains of Troy through its different periods of settlement. The guide explains how later buildings were added over the ruins of earlier towns.

Trojan Horse in CanakkaleSee the tall wooden horse beside Canakkale’s waterfront. This stop is in the modern city, away from the ancient ruins visited on the tour.

Sacrificial AltarsView the altar remains within the archaeological site. They offer evidence of the ceremonies and worship practised by the people who lived here.

Ancient City WallsLook at the surviving stone walls that once protected Troy. Their thick construction helps show the defensive needs of the ancient settlement.

Houses of Troy ISee house remains from an early settlement layer. The foundations help your guide describe the smaller town that stood here before the later city.

Agora of TroyVisit the remains of the public square from Troy’s later history. This part of the site shows how the town continued to develop after the Bronze Age.

Ephesus Ancient CityWalk along the ancient streets to see the Library of Celsus and the great theatre. Your guide explains the buildings’ roles when Ephesus was a major Roman city.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the small hillside shrine associated with Mary’s later years. The site remains a place of pilgrimage for visitors from different faiths.

Meal during the Ephesus visitsStop at a restaurant for the included lunch between the day’s visits. Any drinks with the meal cost extra.

Temple of ArtemisSee the remaining traces of the temple once counted among the Seven Wonders. The guide explains the size of the sanctuary that formerly occupied this ground.

Pamukkale TravertinesSee the white steps and pools formed as thermal water leaves minerals on the hillside. Remove your shoes to walk on the permitted terrace path.

Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the remains of the city built above the hot springs. Its theatre and public buildings show how the ancient town grew around the thermal waters.

Meal on the Pamukkale tourAn included restaurant lunch is served during the sightseeing day. Drinks are separate from the meal.

Cleopatra Antique PoolView the warm-water pool for free. If you would like to swim, pay the separate swimming charge at the site and bring your swimwear and towel.