Aegean Prelude 7-Day Tour from Istanbul
Overview
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168 hours
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This 7 day tour, starts from Istanbul, Turkey, and ends at Marmaris, Turkey. Discover Ottoman Istanbul, enjoy a moving visit to the Gallipoli Battlefields the follow the Aegean Coast down to ancient Ephesus before heading to Marmaris, via Pamukkale's incredible white travertines.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Istanbul
Accommodations
Overnight at Port Bosphorus Hotel
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Istanbul Old City
Accommodations
Overnight at Port Bosphorus Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Istanbul
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Gallipoli Battlefields
Accommodations
2025 at MD Barbaros Hotel. 13.04.2026 MD Barbaros Hotel. Other 2026 dates (01-12.04 & 14.04-31.12.2026) at Kolin Hotel.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Gallipoli
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Troy, Behramkale, Kusadasi
Accommodations
Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar in Kusadasi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Troy (Truva)
Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Accommodations
Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel or similar in Kusadasi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Ancient City of Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Accommodations
Overnight at Adem Pira Hotel or similar in Pamukkale
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Marmaris
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Marmaris
After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris and our tour concludes upon arrival in Marmaris at approximately 12:00, mid day.
What‘s Included
Tips except driver and guide
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Entrance fees
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
6 nights - accommodation
Inbound Transfer - Istanbul
Suggested optional activities
Compulsory Travel Insurance
Tips - driver and guide
Pickup points
Istanbul Airport
TayakadIn, Terminal Street No. 1 Istanbul Turkiye
Options
Aegean Prelude 7-Day Tour from Istanbul
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of Turkiye (Agean Sea)
P6841IFninaa,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a highlight of our trip to Turkiye. Our guide Tamer was so welcoming and friendly, as was our driver Seyfi. The tour took us to key sites along the Agean Sea including Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis and Cappadocia. Tamer had a wealth of knowledge about the features and history of each site, and was able to accommodate requests from the group. Tamer is clearly experienced based on the great reactions from staff at each site. We loved the food recommendations along the journey. Highly recommend this tour and company. Thank you Tamer and Seyfi for a great week, and Fez for a seamless booking process.
Tour Turkey must see!!
LoveTravel703854,,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing, Turkey fascinating and the experience very good with our guide Tamer always attentive, pending and with the best tips from each place. I didn’t like that on the carpet and leather tour, they were insistent on buying products. My favorite part the balloon ride in Cappadocia, spectacular!!
Great experience for Turkey!!
anakareng772,,Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tamer was a great guide! I support the group every time we need it. He is a guide who is passionate about his work and does it very well! The only thing I didn’t like was that they took us to the carpet experiences and the vendors were very invasive, as was the brand experience because. Experience time is lost and if you are not interested it is not necessary.
Had an amazing time
Escape39881511321,,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full of facts and energy, Tamer was the most attentive guide, even lending me his umbrella to protect me from the sun. Thanks to too our great driver, Murat.
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