7 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour

Brighton BeachLook along the shore south of Anzac Cove. Your guide uses this part of the coast to explain the planned landing area in 1915.

Beach CemeteryVisit the cemetery beside the coast near Anzac Cove. Its setting links the graves with the landing beaches and the battlefield inland.

Anzac CoveSee the small bay where the Anzac troops came ashore. The steep land behind the beach helps explain the difficulties they faced after landing.

Ari BurnuVisit the headland area and cemetery at the northern end of Anzac Cove. This stop places another part of the landing story in its original setting.

Lone Pine CemeterySee the cemetery and Australian memorial at Lone Pine. The visit introduces the losses and fighting associated with this ridge position.

Eceabat lunch before the guided visitsLunch is included around 12:00, before the 13:00 battlefield tour. Drinks with the restaurant meal are separate.

Johnston’s JollyView the remains of battlefield ground where the opposing trenches were close together. Your guide explains the positions and the conditions along the front.

Shrapnel ValleyLook towards the valley used to move men and supplies from the shore to the ridges. Its shape helps explain its importance during the campaign.

Turkish MemorialVisit the memorial honouring Turkish soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The guide includes their role in defending the positions during the campaign.

The NekSee the narrow ground where the attack at the Nek took place in August 1915. The setting gives context to the events described by your guide.

Chunuk BairVisit Chunuk Bair’s ridge and memorials. The high ground was an important objective during the August fighting, and the view helps explain why.

Troy Ancient CityExplore the layers of settlement uncovered at Troy. Your guide explains how the excavated remains relate to different periods of the city’s history.

Trojan Horse on the Canakkale waterfrontSee the large modern wooden horse beside Canakkale’s waterfront. The visit connects the familiar Trojan Horse story with the region you are exploring.

Sacrificial AltarsView the remains of altars used in Troy’s religious area. They provide evidence of worship at the site during its later history.

3,700-Year-Old City WallsSee parts of the city’s surviving stone defences. The walls help your guide explain how Troy’s boundaries and entrances changed over time.

Houses of Troy IExamine remains from the early settlement known as Troy I, around 3000–2500 BC. These houses belong to the oldest part of the itinerary’s archaeological story.

Agora of TroyVisit the remains of the public space known as Troy’s agora. The stop adds the city’s civic life to the defensive and religious sites on the route.

Ephesus Ancient CityExplore the ancient streets and public buildings of Ephesus. The Library of Celsus and large theatre help show the scale of the city your guide describes.

House of Virgin MaryVisit the stone shrine in the hills above the Ephesus area. The location is associated with the Virgin Mary and remains a place visited by pilgrims.

Lunch on the Ephesus sightseeing dayThe guided tour includes lunch between the visits. Drinks and additional restaurant orders are separate.

Temple of ArtemisSee the archaeological remains of the sanctuary dedicated to Artemis. Your guide explains the former temple and its reputation as an ancient wonder.

Pamukkale TravertinesView the white terraces shaped by deposits from the thermal springs. The permitted walking section is visited barefoot.

Hierapolis Ancient CityExplore the ruins of Hierapolis above the terraces. Your guide explains the city’s development beside the hot springs and the remains visible today.

Lunch before the onward airport journeyA restaurant lunch is included during the Pamukkale itinerary. Drinks with the meal are extra.

Cleopatra Antique PoolSee the thermal pool with ancient stonework in the water. There is no extra fee to view it; swimming is optional and paid for separately at the site.