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Private Turkey Classics Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day adventure through Turkey’s most poignant historical sites and stunning natural landscapes. Begin by honoring the past at the Gallipoli Battlefields, then journey through ancient legends at Troy and the majestic Acropolis of Pergamon. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Ephesus, marvel at Pamukkale’s ethereal white terraces, and trace the historic Silk Road to Konya. Conclude your expedition amidst Cappadocia’s unique fairy chimneys and underground cities before returning to Istanbul. This comprehensive tour offers a deep dive into Turkey’s rich heritage and breathtaking beauty.

Tour Highlights

  • Gallipoli – Battlefields Tour
  • Gallipoli – ANZAC Cove
  • Gallipoli – Lone Pine – Australian Memorial
  • Gallipoli – Johnson’s Jolly – original tunnels
  • Gallipoli – The Nek – original trenches
  • Gallipoli – Chunuk Bair – New Zealand Memorial
  • Troy – UNESCO Heritage site
  • Pergamon – UNESCO Heritage site
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Ephesus – UNESCO Heritage site
  • Sirince – Village
  • Pamukkale – Calcium Travertines – UNESCO Heritage site
  • Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Tour
  • Konya – Mevlana Museum
  • Sultanhani Caravansary
  • Göreme – UNESCO Heritage site
  • Göreme – Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia – Kaymakli – Underground City
  • Ankara – Atatürk’s Mausoleum
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$14,785.00

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Tour Information

Inclusions:

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Tips except Driver and Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Departures:

This tour is available on any day of the year

Itinerary

Day 1

Meeting tie is 08.30 am at your hotel with your tour guide. Early morning departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli Peninsula, one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey. Here we will visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek and original trenches and tunnels.

Day 2

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award winning, Troy Museum. We continue on to Bergama and up to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamon a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.

Day 3

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Day 4

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Day 5

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

Day 6

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city.

Day 7

Early morning departure to the nation’s capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Our tour concludes with the arrival to Istanbul at approximately 7pm.