
Discover the ultimate 5-day Turkey tour blending vibrant culture with ancient history. Begin your unforgettable guided historical journey exploring top Istanbul historical sites, including the breathtaking Hagia Sophia and the magnificent Blue Mosque. Enjoy seamless comfort with skip-the-line access, hotel pickups, and expert local guides tailored for American travelers seeking a premium experience. Next, pay your respects at the poignant WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli before stepping into legend at the ancient ruins of the City of Troy, home to the famous Trojan Horse. This must-see 5-day Turkey tour ensures incredible value, small-group intimacy, and lasting memories. Secure your spot on this epic adventure today!
Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be met with our company representative in the arrivals area of the airport who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. After meet and greet, you will then be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Istanbul. Rest of the day will be at leisure.
After breakfast at approximately 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour. Today on the tour you will visit Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Early morning pick up from your hotel and departure for Gallipoli. It will take around 4.5 hours to get to the Gallipoli War Fields. There will be one stop enroute for a short break for personal needs. Once you arrive in Ecebat, lunch will be provided. After lunch around 1:00 pm you will begin the fully guided tour of Gallipoli with visits to the Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian, Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After the tour transfer to Canakkale for check-in to your hotel.
After breakfast check out of the hotel in Canakkale. Around 8:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the morning tour of Troy. You will visit the ancient city of Troy famous for the legendary Trojan horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. After your morning Troy tour, you will be driven back to Canakkale. Around 12:00 pm (noon) you will arrive back in Canakkale. The rest of the afternoon will be free and you can explore the city center of Canakkale. At approximately 6:00 pm, you will be transferred back to Istanbul. Around 11:00 pm you will arrive back to Istanbul and will be dropped off at your hotel.
After breakfast check out from your hotel in Istanbul (before 11:00 am), then transfer to Istanbul International airport accordingly to your flight details. End of tour and services.
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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I recently completed the 5 Days Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy Tour and highly recommend it.