6 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy and Ephesus Tour

Golden HornView the inlet alongside Istanbul’s historic peninsula. Its waterfront districts and bridges are part of the cityscape seen on the route.

Lunch during the Istanbul cruise dayYour afternoon cruise includes lunch served on the boat. Drinks and any additional meal orders cost extra.

BosphorusTravel along the strait with Istanbul on both shores. Look towards the waterfront homes, palaces and bridges linking the European and Asian sides.

Gallipoli Battlefield AreasYour guide introduces the peninsula and the ground fought over in 1915. The route connects coastal landing areas with positions on the ridges.

Brighton BeachSee the stretch of shore south of Anzac Cove. Its open coastal ground helps explain the landing area and the terrain nearby.

Beach CemeteryVisit the cemetery beside the coast near the Anzac landing area. The graves and setting provide a quiet stop within the battlefield route.

ANZAC CoveSee the narrow shore associated with the April 1915 landings. The steep ground behind the beach shows the difficulties of moving inland.

Ari BurnuVisit the headland and cemetery beside the landing beaches. The stop connects the shoreline with the events remembered along this coast.

Lunch in Eceabat before the battlefield visitsA restaurant lunch in Eceabat is included before the afternoon sightseeing. Drinks and additional restaurant orders are separate.

Lone Pine CemeterySee the cemetery and memorial above ground fought over during the campaign. Your guide explains the significance of the position and the August fighting.

Johnston’s JollyView the surviving trench areas on the ridge. The opposing positions show how close the front lines came to one another.

Shrapnel ValleySee the valley and its cemetery within the Anzac area. The landscape helps explain the routes used between the coast and higher positions.

Turkish MemorialVisit the memorial commemorating Turkish soldiers who served on the peninsula. The stop introduces the campaign from the defenders’ perspective.

The NekSee the narrow ridge position associated with the August 1915 attacks. The terrain helps explain the fighting that took place here.

Chunuk BairVisit the high ridge and its memorials. The view and remaining battlefield ground help explain why this position mattered during the campaign.

Troy Ancient CityExplore the archaeological site where successive settlements were built on earlier remains. Your guide distinguishes the different periods visible along the walking route.

Trojan Horse on the Canakkale waterfrontSee the large wooden horse displayed beside the waterfront in Canakkale. This stop is separate from the archaeological remains at Troy.

Sacrificial AltarsSee the altar remains within the ancient site. The guide explains their place among the buildings used by Troy’s communities.

3,700-Year-Old City WallsLook at surviving stretches of the ancient fortifications. The masonry shows how the settlement was enclosed and defended.

Houses of Troy IView traces of the earliest settlement’s houses. These remains help show how far back the occupation of the site extends.

Agora of TroySee the remains of the public meeting and market area. The agora adds a later civic layer to the history explained during the visit.

Ephesus Ancient CityWalk among the public buildings and streets of the former city. The library façade and theatre are prominent remains along the guided route.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the stone shrine on the hillside above Ephesus. Its association with the Virgin Mary is central to the site’s role as a place of pilgrimage.

Lunch on the Ephesus return-flight dayThe itinerary includes a restaurant lunch before the journey to Izmir Airport. Drinks and any additional orders remain separate.

Temple of ArtemisSee the site of the temple once dedicated to Artemis. The surviving remains mark the location of a sanctuary famous in the ancient world.