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5 nights 6 days Western Turkey tour offers a wonderful opportunity to explore magnificent historical and natural beauty. During the tour, you will stroll through the charming streets of historic Istanbul, visit the ancient city of Ephesus on the coast of the Aegean Sea, and relax in the white travertine terraces of Pamukkale. You will also have the chance to experience Turkey's rich culture and delicious cuisine. This tour is a perfect choice for those who want to explore the western regions of Turkey.
Day 1: Istanbul Arrival
Upon arrival at Istanbul (IST) / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. After checking in, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 2: Full Day Old City Tour By Walking
You’ll visit; Hagia Sophia - Blue Mosque - Topkapi Palace - Hippodrome - Obelisk of Theodosius and Grand Bazaar
According to your tour pick-up time, you will meet with your guide and begin your full-day tour. You will start by exploring Hagia Sophia, which was the largest building on earth after the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It served as the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next, you will visit Topkapı Palace, which not only served as the imperial residence of the Sultan but also functioned as the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire, housing the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continuing on, you will visit the Hippodrome, which was built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD. During the Roman period, the Hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city, capable of holding up to 100,000 spectators. Next on the itinerary is the Blue Mosque, constructed by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in 1616. Today, the Blue Mosque is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city, renowned for its six minarets and magnificent dome. Finally, you will visit the Grand Bazaar, boasting 18 entrances and more than 4,000 shops, making it one of the greatest bazaars in the world. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3: Full Day Gallipolli Tour
According to your pick-up time from your hotel, you will be driven to Canakkale. There, we will begin our guided tour of the ANZAC Battlefields, visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Following this, we will proceed to the Troya Archeological Site, where you will see the UNESCO-recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. During the tour, you will stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from Battle between Achilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena, and Ruins of Athena. After the tour, you will check-in at your accommodation for an overnight stay in Canakkale.
Day 4: Troy & Pergamum Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and drive to Pergamum. This ancient city, where John wrote his letter, served as a capital for nearly four hundred years. Throughout its history, Pergamum witnessed the rise and fall of various cultures, from the Stone and Bronze Ages to the Archaic and Classical Periods. Among its many landmarks, the Asclepion stands out, housing the grand Zeus Altar and the renowned Parchment Library, both constructed within a century. You will then visit the ruins of Asklepion, also known as "The Pergamum God of Health." Asklepius, the deity of health and medicine, served the people for centuries, establishing Pergamum as a vital medical center. Notable medical scholars such as Hippocrates and Galenus were born and worked here. Along the journey, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, adorned with lush olive trees and glimpses of Greek and Turkish Islands. Your day will conclude with an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Full Day Ephesus - Virgin Mary - Artemis Temple Tour
You’ll visit; Ephesus - The Temple of Artemis - The House of Virgin Mary
According to your tour pick-up time, you will meet your guide and embark on a full-day tour. Your first stop will be the House of Virgin Mary, a church built from the 6th century AD atop the foundations of a 1st-century AD house. The church is declared by the church to be the final dwelling where Mary spent her last days.
Next, you will explore the ancient city of Ephesus, renowned as the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was once the second-largest city on Earth, with a population exceeding 250,000 citizens. It is also famous for housing one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. Walking through Ephesus, you'll marvel at its well-preserved streets and monuments, including the third-largest library of the ancient world and the largest Roman theater on the Asian continent, evoking a sense of traveling back in time.
Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Artemis, also known as the Artemision, another of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple's ancient cult dedicated to Artemis made Ephesus a popular pilgrimage destination in antiquity.
Your day will conclude with an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Day6: Full Day Pamukkale Tour & Istanbul Arrival
You’ll visit; Calcium spring terraces, Hierapolis museum, Hierapolis Theatre, Roman Bath, and Temple of Apollo, Cleopatra hot spring thermal pool
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and meet your guide according to the tour pick-up time to begin your full-day tour. Your destination is Pamukkale, often referred to as the "Pools of Heaven on Earth." Pamukkale has been a popular settlement throughout history due to its hot springs, believed to have healing powers, making it one of the earliest spas on Earth. People from far and wide traveled to Pamukkale seeking cures. The unique terraces of Pamukkale were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35°C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today, Pamukkale is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During your visit, you will explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, which boasts the largest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. One of the highlights of the site is the Sacred Pool, where shallow thermal waters ripple over ancient Roman ruins lying beneath.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul, marking the end of our service.
