7D6N Turkey Classics Tour: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia

Turkey
Group Tour

Highlights

Walk through the historic battlefields of Gallipoli
Visit the legendary cities of Troy & Ephesus
Discover the natural wonder of Pamukkale
Explore Cappadocia’s underground cities & surreal landscapes

Language: English

Itinerary

Day 1 – Monday | Gallipoli Battlefields | Overnight in Çanakkale (Special Class)
Early departure from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit WWI sites including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair Memorials, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek, and preserved trenches.

Day 2 – Tuesday | Troy – Behramkale – Kuşadası | Overnight in Kuşadası (Boutique) (B, D)
Tour the ancient city of Troy and its museum, continue to the traditional village of Behramkale, then head to Kuşadası.

Day 3 – Wednesday | Ephesus | Overnight in Kuşadası (Boutique) (B, D)
Guided visit to Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, and a local carpet village.

Day 4 – Thursday | Pamukkale – Hierapolis | Overnight in Pamukkale (4★) (B, D)
See the travertine terraces of Pamukkale and tour Hierapolis. Optional swim in Roman hot springs.

Day 5 – Friday | Silk Road – Konya | Overnight in Cappadocia (Boutique Cave) (B, D)
Travel along the ancient Silk Road with visits to Sultanhani Caravanserai and Mevlana Museum in Konya. Optional Turkish folklore night.

Day 6 – Saturday | Cappadocia – Göreme – Underground City | Overnight in Cappadocia (Boutique Cave) (B, D)
Explore Göreme Open Air Museum, fairy chimneys, and an underground city.

Day 7 – Sunday | Ankara – Istanbul (B)
Morning visit to Ankara and Atatürk’s Mausoleum before returning to Istanbul (arrival ~7pm).

Accommodation

1 night – Çanakkale (MD Barbaros Hotel – Special Class)
2 nights – Kuşadası (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel – Boutique)
1 night – Pamukkale (Adem Pira Hotel – 4★)
2 nights – Cappadocia (Gamirasu Cave Hotel until Oct 2025 / Hanedan Cave Hotel from Nov 2025)