Anzac & Western Highlights

Welcome to Turkey!

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred directly to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight: Istanbul

Schedule
12:00 - 13:00 – Meet the group at Hagia Sophia Museum for bus allocation.
Depart from Istanbul and stop halfway for refreshments.

18:00 - Arrive in Eceabat and check in at your hotel.

Free time for dinner.

20:00 – Depart for the Dawn Service area.
Overnight: Anzac Cove

Today, a lunch box will be provided.

Schedule
05:30 – Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.
10:30 – Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine.
11:45 – New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair

Return to Eceabat or Canakkale.

Overnight: Eceabat or Canakkale

Today, your Gallipoli tour will start at 12:00 from Eceabat.

After meeting your guide, you will begin a fully guided tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. During the tour, you will visit the cemeteries of Australian, New Zealand, and Turkish soldiers, see important war memorials, and explore some of the original trenches on the Gallipoli battlefields.

You will also have time to visit the museum, where historical war artefacts discovered in the area are displayed.

This will be a meaningful day to reflect on the heroism, tragedy, and friendship that emerged from one of the most significant chapters in modern history.

Overnight: Eceabat or Canakkale

Transfer from Gallipoli to Troy

After an early start, you will travel to Troy and Pergamon. Your first stop will be the legendary ancient city of Troy, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the region.

During your visit, you will see the famous Trojan Horse, the ancient city walls, the Houses of Troy dating back to around 3000–2500 BC, the sacrificial altars, the Senate Building known as the Bouleuterion, and the ancient concert hall known as the Odeon. You will also explore the remains of the different historical layers of Troy, from Troy I to Troy IX.

Transfer from Troy to Pergamon
After a lunch break, you will continue to the ancient city of Pergamon.

Here, you will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the ancient Library, the Gymnasium, and the Temple of Trajan. Other highlights include the Hellenistic Theatre, which could hold up to 10,000 people, and the Temple of Dionysus in the Lower Agora.

Transfer from Pergamon to Kusadasi
After the tour, you will continue your journey towards the Ephesus region. You will arrive in the late evening and be transferred to your accommodation near the ancient city of Ephesus.

Overnight: Kusadasi

Schedule
 07:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel in Kusadasi and depart for Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle” in Turkish.

Upon arrival, you will have lunch before enjoying the magnificent views of the famous white travertine terraces. You will then take a guided tour of Pamukkale’s travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Overnight: Kusadasi

Schedule

09:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation in Kusadasi.

Today, you will begin exploring the wonders of Ephesus.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi and taken to the Ephesus Ancient City, one of the best-preserved ancient marble cities in the world. Ephesus was one of the most important cities of Roman Asia and, more than 2,000 years ago, was home to over 200,000 people.

You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important Christian pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final years. The tour also includes the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

After the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our team and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

Overnight: Istanbul

Schedule
 08:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation in Istanbul.

Today, you will continue exploring the magical city of Istanbul.

After being picked up from your accommodation, you will visit some of the main historical and cultural highlights of the city. The tour includes the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Obelisk, the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans.

Inside Topkapi Palace, you will see historical treasures, palace rooms, courtyards, and beautiful gardens. You will also have time to discover some of Istanbul’s famous shopping areas.

Our Recommendation
After the tour ends, during your free time, we recommend visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and aromas of Turkish tea, spices, sweets, and local products. This visit is not included in your tour package, but you will have enough time to visit independently and return to your hotel on your own.

Overnight: Istanbul

Today is the final day of your tour.

Check-out from your hotel will be at 11:00. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport before your departure.

Thank you for choosing Farout Turkey. We hope you had a wonderful journey with us!