This is a rewarding eight-day tour of Turkey, taking you through ancient sites from Troy to Roman Ephesus, with a full day to explore Istanbul, the Gallipoli battlefields, and a memorial tour. The itinerary also includes visits to Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus, Roman ruins, Pamukkale, Hierapolis hot springs, and much more. Please take a look at our Turkey discounted tours.
Welcome to our Turkey cultural tours. This small-group tour of Turkey provides a great introduction to this fascinating destination. Beginning with a full-day tour of vibrant Istanbul, you will then explore many of Turkey’s most ancient and intriguing historical and cultural sites with your small group. Our local guide will take you on a visit to Gallipoli, a World War I battlefield site, before traveling to Troy, where the famous war of Homer’s Iliad took place, and to the ancient city of Pergamon, with its beautiful Acropolis. We’ll visit the ruined Roman city of Ephesus before heading to Pamukkale, where white calcium terraces known as travertines create an otherworldly landscape. In Hierapolis, another Roman site, you can dip in the famous hot springs, and on our way back to Istanbul, we spend some time in the ancient city of Bursa. Once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, it’s home to the beautiful Green Mosque and, of course, the hustle and bustle of the colorful Silk Bazaar. All our Cultural tours to Turkey can be customized for private tours.
Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer to hotel Upon arrival; our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul for the start of your trip. OVERNIGHT Istanbul - 4-star hotel
Istanbul. Old City tours. Our trip begins this morning with a full-day tour of Istanbul. Spanning two continents, this historically significant city played a pivotal role in the development of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofya Museum, and explore the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace, before concluding at the famous Hippodrome. | OVERNIGHT Istanbul - 4-star hotel
Today, we embark on a small group tour to explore one of the most emotionally moving places in Turkey—Gallipoli—to visit the WWI battlefields. Sites include the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly Cemetery, the original trenches and tunnels, and the Nek. Overnight and dinner will be at Çanakkale
On our cultural tour today, we step further back in time, visiting the ancient walls of Troy. Following is a tour of the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon, whose impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center of its time. Overnight and dinner will be in Kusadasi
Enjoy your small group tour of more history with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Traversing Ephesus's marble streets, notable sites include the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the 25,000-seat arena. Afterward, we drive to the house of the Virgin Mary. Overnight and dinner will be in your hotel in Kusadasi
This morning, we head overland to Pamukkale, and its magnificent white calcium terraces are known as travertines. Here we also tour with our local guide to discover the marvels of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Amongst the old columns, dip in the hot springs that the Romans used for their therapeutic properties. In the evening, watching a Whirling Dervish ritual is possible. Overnight and dinner will be at your hotel in Pamukkale
Today, we will head back to Istanbul, visiting villages and small towns as we pass through rural Turkey and the city of Bursa. We will visit the famous Green Mosque (Ye? il Cami) and explore the Silk Bazaar. Overnight and dinner will be at your hotel in Istanbul
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Istanbul airport to connect with your flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed our historical and cultural tour to Turkey. Come back and revisit us on another of our overland cultural tours to Turkey.
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| Sat 2 Aug 2025 | Sun 10 Aug 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 9 Aug 2025 | Sun 17 Aug 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 16 Aug 2025 | Sun 24 Aug 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 23 Aug 2025 | Sun 31 Aug 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 30 Aug 2025 | Sun 7 Sep 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Sep 2025 | Sun 14 Sep 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Sep 2025 | Sun 21 Sep 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Sep 2025 | Sun 28 Sep 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Sep 2025 | Sun 5 Oct 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Oct 2025 | Sun 12 Oct 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Oct 2025 | Sun 19 Oct 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Oct 2025 | Sun 26 Oct 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Oct 2025 | Sun 2 Nov 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Sun 9 Nov 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 8 Nov 2025 | Sun 16 Nov 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Nov 2025 | Sun 23 Nov 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 22 Nov 2025 | Sun 30 Nov 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 29 Nov 2025 | Sun 7 Dec 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Dec 2025 | Sun 14 Dec 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Dec 2025 | Sun 21 Dec 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Sun 11 Jan 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 10 Jan 2026 | Sun 18 Jan 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 17 Jan 2026 | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Sun 1 Feb 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 31 Jan 2026 | Sun 8 Feb 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Feb 2026 | Sun 15 Feb 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Feb 2026 | Sun 22 Feb 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Feb 2026 | Sun 1 Mar 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Feb 2026 | Sun 8 Mar 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Mar 2026 | Sun 15 Mar 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Mar 2026 | Sun 22 Mar 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Mar 2026 | Sun 29 Mar 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Mar 2026 | Sun 5 Apr 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Apr 2026 | Sun 12 Apr 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Apr 2026 | Sun 19 Apr 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Apr 2026 | Sun 26 Apr 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Apr 2026 | Sun 3 May 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 2 May 2026 | Sun 10 May 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 9 May 2026 | Sun 17 May 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 16 May 2026 | Sun 24 May 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 23 May 2026 | Sun 31 May 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 30 May 2026 | Sun 7 Jun 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 6 Jun 2026 | Sun 14 Jun 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 13 Jun 2026 | Sun 21 Jun 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 20 Jun 2026 | Sun 28 Jun 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 27 Jun 2026 | Sun 5 Jul 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 4 Jul 2026 | Sun 12 Jul 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 11 Jul 2026 | Sun 19 Jul 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 18 Jul 2026 | Sun 26 Jul 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 25 Jul 2026 | Sun 2 Aug 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 1 Aug 2026 | Sun 9 Aug 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 8 Aug 2026 | Sun 16 Aug 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Sun 23 Aug 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 22 Aug 2026 | Sun 30 Aug 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 29 Aug 2026 | Sun 6 Sep 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 5 Sep 2026 | Sun 13 Sep 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 12 Sep 2026 | Sun 20 Sep 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 19 Sep 2026 | Sun 27 Sep 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 26 Sep 2026 | Sun 4 Oct 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Sun 11 Oct 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 10 Oct 2026 | Sun 18 Oct 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Sun 25 Oct 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026 | Sun 1 Nov 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026 | Sun 8 Nov 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 7 Nov 2026 | Sun 15 Nov 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 14 Nov 2026 | Sun 22 Nov 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026 | Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Sun 13 Dec 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 12 Dec 2026 | Sun 20 Dec 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Sun 27 Dec 2026 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Available | $2,165.00 | RESERVATION |
Cost per person: $2,185.00 USD
Single supplement: $385.00 USD
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