8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale
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8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale
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See through Turkey’s classic sights on this charming 8 Days Turkey Tour that starts and finishes in Istanbul. Touring by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, explore the emotive World War I battle sites of Gallipoli, the breathtaking Greco-Roman ruins of Ephesus. Ogle the white rock terraces of Pamukkale, bath in the hot springs at Hierapolis, view the ruins of Troy and much, much more. The tour includes seven nights’ accommodation plus breakfast and lunch on each day.
Highlights
8-day tour of Turkey’s classic sights from Istanbul with a specialist guide
Visit the WWI sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, including Anzac Cove
Explore spectacular Ephesus, perhaps Europe’s best-preserved Greco-Roman city
Admire the snow-white, calcified rock terraces of Pamukkale
Witness the ancient ruins of Troy, Hierapolis and Acropolis of Pergamum
Experience the soothing qualities of Pamukkale, with its thermal spring water and plunging waterfalls
Ages 6-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 8 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Lunch
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Topkapı Palace
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battlefield
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli National Park
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battle Museum
- Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Amphitheater
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Parchment
- Entry/Admission - Pergamon Ancient City
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools
- Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
What's not included- Dinner
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Sultan Ahmet, Akbıyık Cd. No:104, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, TürkiyeBefore Travel Turkey
Pickup details- We pick up from any hotel or airport in Istanbul
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul Turkiye
- Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul Turkiye
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Karaköy Pier, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Rıhtım Cd. No:13, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64494P45- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64494P45
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Gallipoli Tour - Eceabat
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Troy and Pergamon Tour - Kusadası
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Ephesus Tour- Kusadası
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- Andy E0 contributionsGood overall tour of Istanbul.Overall good tour of main sites. The only negative was the pick up was an hour late and the skip the line entry was a little sketchy. This is a beautiful city and be prepared to walk. One stop for a fashion show was a waste of time unless you’re into that.Written 15 October 2024
- Denise B0 contributionsA very full day in IstanbulOur guide Emrah was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Istanbul and brought each site we visited alive, with timelines and cultural traditions and context. It is definitely a walking tour and we really enjoyed the exercise, taking in each experience.Written 20 September 2024
- 514tessal0 contributionsSuch a magical day!We had such a magical day on this boat tour! From start to finish it was perfect and the captain and Jade were amazing and so helpful. They served the most delicious lunch (you need to pay extra but very reasonable price) and swam in the most beautiful sea. So so worth it for the money - it’s an incredible experience! We’d love to do it again every day of our holiday.Written 19 September 2024
- Sightsee367922279760 contributionsStay away! Lack of safety and transparencyTerrible trip, safety is not their priority 1. Started 30 mins late 2. They take you to shops, drop you in front of the shop doors and force you to buy 3. The leaflet covering the itinerary contains fake activities and information 4. There is no tour of historic sites, just shops 5. And most importantly the tour is not safe. The driver drove on the motorway most of the time holding the phone in his hand 6. I sent an email to complain during the tour and this was immediately forwarded to the tour guide, who stopped the vehicle on the motorway emergency lane and confronted me with a threatening tone on why I had sent such emailWritten 12 September 2024
- barkerpeter30 contributionsWonderfulAmazing experience great trip worth doing would definitely do it again Great tour guide good shuttle service too.Just superWritten 29 July 2024
- Zulekha J0 contributionsSapanca day turWe did the day tour of Sapanca, it covered many activities like cable car, glass terrace, Sapanca lake.. extra activities are optional paid one like ATV and cable car. The tour guide Nuri was also friendly.Written 23 July 2024
- ShwetaandAlex0 contributionsAmazing family experienceHad a wonderful sunset trip to Kekova with my wife and two kids (9 and 7). This was our second time on the boat. It has been the highlight of our holiday both times - making the 1h15 drive from Kalkan absolutely worth it. The skipper found some amazing secluded spots for us to swim and snorkel, in beautifully blue and warm water. The Roman ruins on Kekova, as well as Simena Castle, just make the most amazing backdrop. This time the skipper even found a spot for us to feed turtles, which was a truly magical experience for both our kids. Will be back again for sure. Thoroughly recommend!Written 11 July 2024
- B_MK960 contributionsPleasant experienceReally enjoyed my experience with Before Travel. Had a very pleasant time & booking experience. Hope to use again in the future.Written 1 July 2024
- F6051ASdebbief0 contributionsBosphorus Dinner CruiseApr 2024 • Couples The food was fine, nothing special but not bad either. My husband had the main course of meat balls and I selected the chicken option. The fish looked like it had lots of bones. It was very crowded, a bit stuffy and warm inside. You could only see the dancing if you stood up or got closer to the dancers. It was a beautiful still night and I got some lovely photos outside. We were picked up promptly from our hotel and returned easily as well. The drinks package (with alcohol) was good as they continually served you.Written 21 May 2024
- jc399920170 contributionsPamukkale EphesusIn early May we went on a Pamukkale Ephesus one night tour by plane. At the transfer point breakfast was served by a very nice man. We waited for the bus which was an hour late due to a couple who were constantly late in meeting the bus on time. As a result the tour always felt rushed. The guide in training needs to introduce himself. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the UNESCO site of Hierapollis with its ancient temple ruins, theatre and Christian monuments. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us time to explore, enjoy and experience the calcified pools at Pamukkale. The surface is hard and slippery, very crowded and some roped off pools are damaged. Overnight in Kusadasi a seaside city at a boutique hotel. Again the 2 tourists were late. House of Virgin Mary - for us- not worth the time. tour guide’s talk was too long. Prefer a reader’s digest version or skip it and concentrate on Ephesus- wow - loads of tourists. Or visit Selcuk with its ancient ruins. For the tour guides it’s difficult to balance time when folks are constantly late or too busy taking self portraits but they need to step up and move us along. They also need to plan for a break on the way to the transfer point to the airport. Thank you to the tour guides for doing their best.Written 21 May 2024
- 412hermanr0 contributionsDont book on a Friday.Due to Friday prayer, shopping and quees made this a bad experience. We paid for history, but was guided to an expensive fashion house 😖Written 21 October 2023
- O8065TBantonios0 contributionsOrganising my trip to the point!This was my first time in Turkey and I was afraid of unreliable transports and bookings. After some research and suggestions I contacted Before Travel agency to organise part of my trip. They organised my Istanbul and Cappadocia travels to the point! The communication was pleasant, detailed and professional and the organisation of the tours exceeded my expectations - from transports and timings to great and informational guides. Definately going to contact them for my next visit and would strongly reccomend.Written 4 October 2023
- Vacationer6046830 contributionsInformative and enjoyable day our guide explained the relevant details regarding the sites visited .Good comprehensive visit to historic sites covered several important sites fully packed day Our guide was pleasant and had a lot of detailWritten 21 August 2023
- L8442JBluciev0 contributionsAmazing boat tripAmazing boat trip. Organised last minute. It was very pleasant and before travel agency’s service was great. The captain of the ship was super nice and created a very nice atmosphere.Written 13 August 2023
- Scott L0 contributionsGreat. Would recommend.Excellent tour and guide. Well looked after. A lot of walking so best to avoid summer months if the heat will get to you. A fantastic experience well worth the effort.Written 22 July 2023
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Aug 2019
I gave Metin and his team 2 weeks notice to provide me with a "custom" 9 day tour of Turkey. Daring- I know!! I got prompt service with multiple ways to contact them. They handled all of my questions/concerns/indecisions professionally. Everything was carryied out to perfection!! I encountered so many travelers associated with other tour groups who had problems that I'm even more grateful.
Written 4 September 2019
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Ufa, Russia1 contribution
Could I imagine that ill like Turkey that much! Thank you a lot! It was incredible!! I've seen quite a lot of places in 8 days and can say now I know the history of the ancient Roman Empire and modern Turkey more than anybody!
Written 6 March 2021
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