Istanbul to the Med - 7 days

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Following the famed Aegean coastline, we discover Ottoman Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale, finishing in coastal Marmaris - gateway to the Greek Islands. This 7 day holiday from Istanbul to the Mediterranean sea will give you an insight into the fascinating history, culture and landscapes of western Turkey.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Istanbul - Explore cosmopolitan Istanbul, taking in the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, and more
    • Gallipoli Peninsula - Visit ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at the battlefields and cemeteries of Chunuk Bair, Johnston's Jolly and the Nek
    • Ephesus - See well-preserved Roman ruins, crowned by the incredible Library of Celsus, and visit the Ancient Greek city of Pergamum
    • Troy - Tour the ancient city of myth and legend, and see a wooden replica of the fabled Trojan Horse
    • Pamukkale - Marvel at the white cotton castles, walk along the terraces and take a dip in the steamy thermal pools
    • Marmaris - Finish your trip at the Mediterranean resort town and opt to extend your stay in Turkey with our three-night beach stay

What's this trip about?

    Following the famed Aegean coastline, we discover Ottoman Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale, finishing in coastal Marmaris - gateway to the Greek Islands. This 7 day holiday from Istanbul to the Mediterranean sea will give you an insight into the fascinating history, culture and landscapes of western Turkey.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 28 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityMarmaris

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Ephesus
  • Istanbul
  • Kusadasi
  • Pamukkale

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 28

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 28

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily and 4 hotel dinners
    • 6 nights 4-5 star hotels
    • Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale and Roman Hierapolis
    • Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Istanbul

Saturday. Arrive Istanbul and transfer to our hotel. Istanbul is easy to get around on foot and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes dotted about the city. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day : 2 Istanbul

Istanbul. This morning we'll head to explore the incredible Old City of Istanbul, from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. We’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque famed for it’s blue Iznik tiles, Hippodrome, Hagia Sofia - constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian and Topkapi Palace.

Day : 3 Canakkale

Istanbul – Gallipoli. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years.

Day : 4 Kusadasi

Gallipoli - Kusadasi/Izmir. Step back in time as we visit the legendary Roman ruins of Troy and Pergamum. We enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city of Troy dating back to 3000BC! En route to either Kusadasi or Izmir, we explore the ruins of Pergamum with it’s impress...

Day : 5 Ephesus

Today we explore ancient Ephesus. Exemplifying the finesse of Roman urban life, Ephesus boasts incredible excavated ruins including a Great Theatre, Curetes Way, the Temple of Serapis and the Library of Celsus. Stop by the ancient public toilets and public brothel! ...

Day : 6 Pamukkale

Kusadasi/Izmir – Pammukale - Marmaris. Meandering through the sweeping plains and cotton farms we arrive at the ruins of Roman Hieropolis and the hot springs of Pamakkule. Admire this surreal landscape created by frequent earthquakes. Marvel at the crystalline marble,...

Day : 7 Marmaris

Friday. Marmaris. Our tour concludes after breakfast. Extend your holiday with our 3 night beach stay. Relax by the pool or beach or opt for a day trip to the Greek Island of Rhodes - only an hour catamaran ride away!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,435
Price per day$205
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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Departure dates marked with a 'G' are operating. All departure dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to solo travellers or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Stephen Gribben

May 2018

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He was amazing

Running around after us over and over again. Always had more details of anything you asked about. Was able to talk to us as a group or individual and was easy going ...

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Janine Coffey

May 2018

Provided byOn The Go Tours

Hello, I recently went on this tour and I have only amazing things to report

The tour guide Recep (or Reggie as we called him) was amazing. He is one of the best guides I have ever had. He went above and beyond for our group and the next time...

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Jennifer

Sep 2015

Provided byOn The Go Tours

We couldn’t imagine Turkey without Recep! His experience and education gave us a foundation for every site we visited and brought the history of Turkey alive with his stories

Each morning on the bus Recep would explain the history of the site we were visiting and general information about life in Turkey. He generously shared his own fami...

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Tamara Dawood

Jul 2015

Provided byOn The Go Tours

The tour was excellent and we enjoyed it very much

The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and imparted interesting information and managed the group, tour timings and logistics very well. The hotels were very go...

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Nicola Capon

Jun 2015

Provided byOn The Go Tours

I really enjoyed my tour, although I would have loved to spend longer at almost every place we visited - I WILL be going back to Turkey some day and particularly to Gallipoli when there are no crowds or infrastructure

Esra was AWESOME and her English was great! I would love to have her as a tour guide again. It would have been great to have some detailed notes of the history of th...

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    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow USD$5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and USD$2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$120-130pp, paid in local currency

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