Bodrum Ephesus Gallipoli To Istanbul

Today, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Bodrum and transferred to the Ephesus Region

After checking in at your hotel, you will have free time to relax or discover the city at your own pace.

Overnight in the Ephesus Region

You will begin your day with a tour of the Ancient city of Ephesus and some of the highlights of the region.

The city is over 3,000-years-old and is one of the best-preserved ruins of any civilization in the world; during the height of its power, there were over 200,000 people living there. The main street, which is incredible, enables us to see what was once a bustling metropolis, homes, public bathing houses, the Library of Celsius and the layout of the city streets. Just outside of the centre, you will even find gymnasiums and a 25,000 seat amphitheatre.

The original Temple of Artemis was built 550 BCE, many grand temples were erected to honour the Gods and Goddesses, however, few can compare to the Temple of Artemis. One of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, it has been said to put the other monuments to shame. At twice the size as the Parthenon of Rome, it must have been a remarkable sight.

The house of The Virgin Mary a humble home hidden in the hills. The house is a small building that contains a dining space, living and sleeping room, and an altar for prayer. The one luxury you will see is the well outside of the house.

IsaBey Mosque is a visual feast. Built by master craftsman Ali Damaski of Damascus in 1375. There are two entrances, east and west, both with fountains that allow for pre-prayer washing. Originally there were two minarets, however, one was totally destroyed by an earthquake. The western gate is decorated with geometric shapes and epitaphs, With a large hareem and incredible attention to detail you will be thrilled at the sight.

Stay overnight in the Ephesus region (Selcuk or Kusadasi).

Free Day
You will be able to take the time to relax on this free day of the tour, or we have a couple of optional tours if you want to get out and about in the Ephesus region.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 21:00 and head to the bus station for an overnight bus to Istanbul.

OPTIONAL: Off-Road Quad Safari Tour
Embark on a quest for adventure and see the sights from a different angle in our Quad Bike Tour through the Ephesus region.

OPTIONAL:  Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Enjoy an excursion to the amazing lunar landscape of Pamukkale, situated alongside the ancient city of Hierapolis, to make the most of your trip.

Pergamon Tour, Acropolis, Temple of Athena & Temple of Dionysus

In the early morning, you will be picked up for a tour of Pergamon.

Pergamon Tour
After lunch, the tour will continue to ancient Pergamon, making stops at the Acropolis, the Library, which once held 200.000 books, the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Trajan, the Gymnasium situated on terraces, the lower Agora, the Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000, and the Temple of Dionysus.

Overnight in the Gallipoli region: Eceabat or Canakkale.

Today there is an early start to make our way to the battlefields of Gallipoli, with a tour of Troy along the way.

Troy Tour
In Troy, you will visit the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3,700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I 3,000 B.C. - 2,500 B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), and the remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.

Gallipoli Tour
You are picked up from your accommodation early and head for Eceabat. There you will have lunch before starting a fully guided tour of the Gallipoli peninsula. You visit the many cemeteries of Australians, New Zealanders, and Turkish soldiers, and also visit the war memorials and see some of the original old trenches on the Gallipoli battlefields. You get time at the museum where you can see some old war artefacts that are still being discovered in the area. It will be time to ponder the heroism and tragedy of past times and understand the friendships that were born between the nations fighting for this piece of the peninsula.

Afterwards, you will then head to Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul Old City Tour
After a night of rest, you will enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before pickup for your tour of the highlights of Istanbul. This tour includes all of the major sights worth seeing, and it is a great way to spend your only full day in Istanbul. You will visit Sultan Ahmet, which is home to the famous Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. You will also visit Topkapi Palace, a beautiful Ottoman structure once occupied by various Ottoman Sultans, as well as Ataturk, the first president of Turkey. And of course, you will get the chance to wander through the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market on earth where you can try your bargaining skills.

Our recommendation:
After the day's tour ends and you have your own free time, we recommend also visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and smells of Turkish tea, spices, and candies. You will be on your own here as its not part of your tour package, but you will have plenty of time and can make your own way back to your hotel.

Important Notes:

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
Blue Mosque: due to prayers on Fridays, we are unable to enter
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Today, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight departure time.

Your tour with us comes to an end here.

Thank you for travelling with us, and we wish you a pleasant journey.