Early Morning — Departure from Istanbul

Your day begins with early hotel pickup in Istanbul (times vary by location). Step aboard your air-conditioned tour vehicle and set off for the historic Gallipoli Peninsula. Enjoy scenic views as your guide outlines the historical context of the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign — one of the most significant battles of World War I.

Morning — Battlefield Sites

Upon arrival, begin your guided exploration with a visit to ANZAC Cove, where the landing operations took place. Your guide will share poignant stories of bravery and survival as you walk this solemn shoreline.

Continue to other major battlefield locations:

• Beach Cemetery — the final resting place for many Allied troops
• Brighton Beach — strategic landing zones
• Arıburnu & Walker’s Ridge — key combat ridges
• Shrapnel Gully — narrow ravine of intense conflict

Throughout the morning, gain insights into troop movements, the challenges of trench warfare, and the human stories behind the statistics.

Lunch

Take a break at a local restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine and recharge before the afternoon session of your battlefield tour.

Afternoon — Memorials & Trenches

After lunch, continue with visits to revered memorials and preserved sites:

• Lone Pine Australian Memorial — commemorating Australian and Allied soldiers
• Johnston’s Jolly Trenches — preserved battlefield trench
• Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial — honoring Ottoman defenders

These sites offer important reflections on the sacrifices made by soldiers from many nations and deepen your understanding of the campaign’s global impact.

Evening — Çanakkale Check-In

At the end of your battlefield tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in. Spend the evening at leisure exploring this charming Dardanelles town, with options for a seabreeze stroll or dinner overlooking the strait.

Overnight in Çanakkale.
Meal(s): Lunch

Morning — Troy Site Exploration

After breakfast at your hotel, head toward the ancient city of Troy — a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in myth and history. Walk through millennia of successive settlements and hear your guide connect archaeological evidence with the epic legends of Homer’s Iliad.

Highlights include:

• The Trojan Horse reconstruction — a symbol of one of the world’s most famous legends
• Excavation ruins of multiple historical layers (Troy I-IX)
• City walls, gateways, and defensive structures
• Archaeological remains revealing Hittite, Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences

Your guide explains the evolving history of this remarkable site and how it inspired global mythology for thousands of years.

Afternoon — Transfer to Kusadasi

Following your Troy tour and lunch, travel toward Kuşadası, the coastal base for the next day’s Ephesus tour. Enjoy serene views of Türkiye’s Aegean region as you drive.

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meal(s): Breakfast & Lunch

Morning — Full-Day Ephesus Tour

After breakfast, your guide leads you through one of the most famous classical cities in the Mediterranean — Ephesus.

Visit:

• Library of Celsus — iconic facade of Ephesus
• Grand Theatre — once hosting up to 25,000 spectators
• Trajan Fountain & Marble Streets
• Agora & Temple of Hadrian

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing.

Afternoon — House of the Virgin Mary & Temple of Artemis

Continue to:

• House of the Virgin Mary — a revered pilgrimage site
• Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• Yet to Visit: Isa Bey Mosque — a fine example of Seljuk architecture

The tour finishes at around 4:00 pm, and you will then be transferred to your preferred drop-off point. You can choose to end your journey in Kuşadası, central İzmir, İzmir Airport, or the İzmir bus station, with arrival typically by 5:00 pm. From there, your tour officially comes to an end and our services conclude.

Please note that the flight or bus ticket, and return airport transfer in Istanbul are not included.

End of services.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch