6 Days Hop On Hop Off Turkey Bus Tour

6-Day Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour Package

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Starting Point: Istanbul
Ending Point: Istanbul
Tour Type: Historical, Cultural, Sightseeing, Small Group or Private Option
Includes: Hotel transfers, professional guide, entrance fees, lunch on selected days, domestic flight (Pamukkale → Istanbul)
Languages: English (other languages available on request)

Tour Highlights

• Explore Istanbul’s iconic Byzantine & Ottoman landmarks, including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

• Visit the historic battlefields of Gallipoli, honoring ANZAC, Turkish, and Allied soldiers.

• Discover the legendary city of Troy, including the famous Trojan Horse, ancient city walls, and temples.

• Walk through Pergamon, an ancient cultural and educational hub of the classical world.

• Tour the ancient city of Ephesus and the sacred Virgin Mary House.

• Marvel at Pamukkale’s travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

• Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

• Private transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

• Check-in, relax, and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Byzantine & Ottoman Istanbul Tour

(Lunch Included)

• 08:30 AM: Pick-up from hotel for full-day historical tour.

• Visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisks, and German Fountain.

• Explore the Grand Bazaar and shop for souvenirs.

• Afternoon tour of Topkapi Palace and Rustem Pasha Mosque.

• Return to hotel by 5:00 PM. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields Tour

(Lunch Included)

• 07:00 AM: Depart Istanbul for Gallipoli.

• 12:00 PM: Arrive in Eceabat, lunch break.

• Explore ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly, Shrapnel Valley, Chunuk Bair, and more.

• Transfer to hotel in Çanakkale for overnight stay.

Day 4: Troy & Pergamon Tour, Transfer to Kusadasi

(Lunch Included)

• 08:30 AM: Depart Çanakkale for Troy.

• Visit Trojan Horse, city walls of Troy VI & VII, Temple of Athena, and other ruins.

• Lunch on the way to Pergamon.

• Discover Acropolis of Pergamon, Library, Temple of Athena, Hellenistic Theater, and Altar of Zeus.

• Arrive in Kusadasi/Selçuk in the evening. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Day 5: Ephesus & Virgin Mary House Tour

(Lunch Included)

• 08:30 AM: Pick-up from hotel for full-day Ephesus tour.

• Explore Ancient City of Ephesus, Celsus Library, Great Theater, Temple of Artemis, Isa Bey Mosque, and Sirince Village.

• Visit the Virgin Mary House, a sacred Christian pilgrimage site.

• Return to hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Pamukkale & Hierapolis, Fly to Istanbul

(Lunch Included)

• 08:30 AM: Depart Kusadasi for Pamukkale.

• Explore Hierapolis Ancient City, including Necropolis, Roman Baths, Theater, Plutonium, and Antique Pool.

• Visit Pamukkale travertine terraces for unforgettable photos.

• Transfer to Denizli Airport for flight back to Istanbul. End of service.

Why Choose This Tour?

This 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural wonders, covering the most iconic sites of Turkey. From Istanbul’s legendary landmarks to the battlegrounds of Gallipoli, the ancient marvels of Troy, Pergamon, and Ephesus, and the breathtaking terraces of Pamukkale, this package is ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors.