🕡 06:30 AM – Pick-up from Your Accommodation in Fethiye
Your journey begins with an early pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the Fethiye bus station.

🚌 07:00 AM – Local Bus to Pamukkale (via Denizli)
Enjoy a scenic ride through Turkey’s diverse landscapes, passing through mountainous regions and lush valleys before arriving in Denizli, where you will transfer to Pamukkale.

👋 11:00 AM – Meet Your Tour Guide & Start the Pamukkale Tour
Upon arrival, your expert local guide will welcome you and lead you through the highlights of Pamukkale & Hierapolis.

🏞️ Pamukkale Day Tour – The “Cotton Castle”

🌿 Explore the Travertine Terraces
Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle”, is famous for its dazzling white mineral terraces, created by natural thermal waters.
✔ Walk across the soft calcium terraces and enjoy the warm, mineral-rich waters.
✔ Take in breathtaking panoramic views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

🏛️ Discover the Ancient City of Hierapolis
Hierapolis was a thriving Greco-Roman city that grew around Pamukkale’s healing thermal waters. Highlights include:
✔ The Grand Theatre – A well-preserved Roman amphitheater with incredible views.
✔ The Necropolis – One of the largest ancient cemeteries in Turkey, filled with sarcophagi and tombs.
✔ Ancient Baths & Thermal Springs – The city’s natural springs were once a healing retreat.

🛁 Optional: Swim in Cleopatra’s Pool
✔ Take a dip in the famous Cleopatra’s Pool, where ancient Roman columns lie submerged in the warm mineral water.

🚗 Evening Transfer to Ephesus Region (Selcuk or Kusadasi)
After your time exploring Pamukkale and Hierapolis, you will continue your journey to Ephesus in the evening.

🏨 Overnight Stay in Selcuk or Kusadasi
Check into your hotel and rest, preparing for tomorrow’s Ephesus Full-Day Tour, where you’ll visit one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.

Today, you will explore the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. From its grand marble streets to its iconic Library of Celsus, Ephesus was once a thriving center of trade, culture, and learning in the Roman Empire.

🏛️ Ephesus Full-Day Tour
🕘 Morning Pick-up from Your Accommodation
Your expert local guide will meet you at your hotel in Selçuk or Kuşadası, and you’ll begin your journey into the heart of ancient history.

🏛 Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Once a prosperous coastal city, Ephesus was home to over 200,000 people at its peak. Today, it stands as a testament to Roman engineering and culture.

📍 Highlights of Ephesus:
✔ Marble Street – The main road of Ephesus, lined with ancient homes, bathhouses, and shops.
✔ The Library of Celsus – Once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this magnificent structure held over 12,000 scrolls.

✔ The Grand Theatre – A massive 25,000-seat amphitheater used for gladiatorial games and performances.
✔ Temple of Hadrian – An intricately carved temple dedicated to Emperor Hadrian.
✔ Public Latrines & Bathhouses – A fascinating look at Roman engineering and social customs.
✔ The Brothel – Learn about the hidden passages that led from the brothel to the library!

🙏 House of the Virgin Mary
After exploring the grandeur of Ephesus, you will head to a place of peace and spirituality—the House of the Virgin Mary.

✔ Believed to be the final home of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
✔ Recognized as a holy site by the Vatican, visited by several Popes.
✔ A simple, humble stone cottage, with a living area, kitchen, and small prayer space.
✔ Drink from the holy spring, believed to have healing properties.
✔ Leave a prayer note on the wishing wall, a tradition followed by many visitors.

🏛 Temple of Artemis – A Glimpse Into Greek Worship
Your final stop will be at the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
✔ Once one of the largest temples in the world, dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting and fertility.
✔ Though only a single column remains, its history and grandeur still captivate visitors.
✔ Learn how this magnificent structure once symbolized the wealth and power of Ephesus.

🚗 Return to Your Hotel & Overnight in Ephesus Region
After a full day of exploring Ephesus and its sacred sites, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi, where you can relax and prepare for tomorrow’s adventure.

🏨 Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi

Today, you will continue your journey through Turkey’s ancient wonders, exploring Pergamon, one of the most influential cities of the ancient world. Known for its grand Acropolis, vast library, and impressive Hellenistic Theatre, Pergamon was a center of learning, culture, and religious devotion in antiquity.

🚌 Morning Transfer to Pergamon
🚗 After breakfast, depart for Pergamon, an ancient Greek and Roman city located in modern-day Bergama.
🕘 Arrival in Pergamon & Meet Your Guide

🏛️ Pergamon Tour – A City of Knowledge & Power
🍽 Lunch in Pergamon
Before exploring, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a restaurant near the site.

📍 Acropolis of Pergamon
✔ One of the most important cultural centers of the Hellenistic period.
✔ Perched on a hilltop, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
✔ Walk through the majestic ruins of temples, palaces, and public buildings.

📚 The Library of Pergamon
✔ Once one of the largest libraries of the ancient world, holding up to 200,000 scrolls.
✔ Legend has it that Egypt halted papyrus exports to Pergamon, leading to the invention of parchment (pergamena).

🏛 Temples of Pergamon
✔ Visit the Temple of Athena, showcasing classical Greek architecture.
✔ Explore the Temple of Trajan, built in honor of Roman Emperor Trajan.
✔ See the remains of the Altar of Zeus, once an architectural masterpiece (its friezes are now housed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin).

🎭 Hellenistic Theatre – One of the Steepest Theaters in the World
✔ Built into the hillside, this dramatic theatre had a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
✔ It was used for plays, musical performances, and political gatherings.

🏋️ The Gymnasium of Pergamon
✔ A training ground for athletes, divided into three terraces for different age groups.

🚗 Evening Transfer to the Gallipoli Region (Eceabat or Canakkale)
After exploring Pergamon, you will continue your journey north to the Gallipoli Peninsula.

🏨 Overnight Stay in Eceabat or Canakkale
Check into your hotel and rest for tomorrow’s historical tour of Gallipoli, a site of modern history and remembrance.

Today, you will explore two of Turkey’s most historically significant sites—the legendary ancient city of Troy and the battlefields of Gallipoli, where thousands of soldiers fought and fell during World War I.

🏛️ Morning: Troy Tour – The City of Legends
🕘 Pick-up from Your Accommodation in Eceabat or Çanakkale
🚗 Short drive to Troy, the setting of Homer’s Iliad and one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.

📍 Highlights of Ancient Troy:
✔ Troy’s City Walls – The remains of fortifications that stood against the Greek army for over a decade.
✔ The Wooden Horse Replica – A modern reconstruction of the legendary deception used by the Greeks.
✔ Houses of Troy – Learn about the layers of Troy, representing nine different civilizations that existed here over 4,000 years.

✔ Bouleuterion (Senate Building) – The political heart of ancient Troy, where decisions were made.
✔ Odeon (Concert Hall) – A small but well-preserved amphitheater where music and public speeches were held.
✔ Troy Museum (Optional Visit) – A museum displaying artifacts, pottery, and weapons recovered from excavations.

🌊 Afternoon: Gallipoli Tour – A Tribute to the Fallen
🚗 Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a place of both natural beauty and historical significance.

📍 Sites You Will Visit in Gallipoli:
✔ ANZAC Cove – The landing site of Australian and New Zealand forces in April 1915.
✔ Lone Pine Memorial – Commemorating Australian soldiers who fought and died here.
✔ Chunuk Bair Memorial – Dedicated to the New Zealand forces who made a heroic stand.

✔ The Turkish Memorial – Honoring the Ottoman soldiers who defended their homeland.
✔ Johnston’s Jolly Trenches – Explore the remaining trenches and tunnels where soldiers once fought in close combat.
✔ Beach Cemetery – A beautiful but somber resting place for many Allied soldiers.

This tour will provide a deep insight into the bravery, sacrifice, and respect shared between all nations that fought in Gallipoli, where former enemies now rest as brothers in arms.

🚗 Evening Transfer to Istanbul & Hotel Drop-off
🕗 Travel back to Istanbul after the Gallipoli tour.
🚖 Drop-off at your hotel in central tourist areas, including Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Taksim, and Laleli.
💬 Need Further Assistance?
✔ If you require additional travel arrangements within Turkey, such as flights, accommodations, or tours, we will be happy to assist.

✨ Thank You for Exploring Ancient Turkey with Us!
We hope you had an unforgettable journey through Turkey’s ancient ruins, legendary cities, and sites of historical remembrance.