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Gallipoli and Classical Turkey in 12 Days

A route proposal we can shape around your trip

Explore the gallipoli and classical turkey in 12 days route proposal with its detailed visit sequence. Confirm transport, guiding and services with Colorido.

Duration
12-day route proposal
Travel format
Multi-day circuit
Guiding language
English · German · Spanish · French · Italian

Choose your tour language when requesting your proposal. We will coordinate the dates and the appropriate guide.

Your journey at a glance

Explore Istanbul, Gallipoli, Kuşadası, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, İzmir and Cappadocia on a 12-day journey. The visits bring together Roman Hippodrome, Bosphorus cruise, Kabatepe Museum and Troy.

Air connections are planned on days 8 and 10 and coordinated with the ground visits. Free time on days 1 and 11 allows time to rest or explore independently. Confirm flights and transfers before booking separate connections.

Route sequence

  1. Istanbul
  2. Gallipoli
  3. Kuşadası
  4. Troy
  5. Pergamon
  6. Ephesus
  7. Pamukkale
  8. Hierapolis
  9. İzmir
  10. Cappadocia

What makes this route special

  • Roman Hippodrome
  • Bosphorus cruise
  • Kabatepe Museum
  • Troy
  • Ephesus
  • Pamukkale
  • Paşabağ Monks Valley
  • Love Valley

The complete programme

Explore the visits, regional moves and free time along this route.

The proposed journey

Tell us your dates, group size and preferred pace to personalise gallipoli and classical turkey in 12 days. The confirmed proposal will identify the visits and services arranged for you.

Detailed proposed itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

On arrival, the proposed airport meeting is followed by a transfer and check-in. Any free time depends on when the flight arrives.

The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Roman Hippodrome — Istanbul

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Roman Hippodrome; Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia exterior; Topkapı Palace; Grand Bazaar.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Bosphorus cruise; Çırağan Palace waterside view (viewed from the boat); Maiden's Tower waterside view (viewed from the boat); Rumeli Fortress (viewed from the boat); Spice Bazaar; Galata Tower exterior; İstiklal Avenue; Church of St George; Orthodox Patriarchate; Fener neighbourhood; Balat neighbourhood.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4: Istanbul — Çanakkale — Gallipoli

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Kabatepe Museum; Brighton Beach; Beach Cemetery; Anzac Cove; Ariburnu Cemetery; Anzac commemoration area; Lone Pine memorial; New Zealand memorial.

The meal plan for this stage mentions lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Overnight in Çanakkale.

Day 5: Troy — Pergamon — Helen-associated remains at Troy — Ancient houses at Troy — Troy senate building — Pergamon Acropolis — Pergamon library — Pergamon acropolis — Temple of Athena at Pergamon — Asklepion — Kuşadası

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Troy; Pergamon; Trojan horse display; Helen-associated remains at Troy; Ancient houses at Troy; Troy senate building; Pergamon Acropolis; Pergamon library; Temple of Athena at Pergamon; Asklepion.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Day 6: Kuşadası — Ephesus — Temple of Artemis — Magnesia Gate — Odeon — Great Theatre of Ephesus — Temple of Hadrian — Library of Celsus

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Ephesus; House of the Virgin Mary; Temple of Artemis; Magnesia Gate; Odeon; Great Theatre of Ephesus; Temple of Hadrian; Library of Celsus.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 7: Hierapolis — Hierapolis theatre — Roman baths — Kuşadası

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Pamukkale; Hierapolis; Hierapolis theatre; Roman baths.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Overnight in Kuşadası.

Day 8: Kuşadası — Izmir — Kayseri airport connection — Istanbul — Cappadocia

The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Day 9: Cappadocia

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Paşabağ Monks Valley; Devrent Imagination Valley; Avanos pottery town; Uçhisar Castle exterior viewpoint; Göreme Open-Air Museum.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

A sunrise balloon flight is optional and does not change the ground visits. Its operation is checked separately.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 10: Cappadocia — Çavuşin rock-cut settlement — Kayseri airport connection — Istanbul

Follow the proposed visit sequence through Love Valley; Göreme panorama; Red Valley; Rose Valley; Çavuşin rock-cut settlement; Underground city; Pigeon Valley.

The day includes the air sector shown in the route, with transfers at both ends. Its scheduled departure, connection and baggage arrangements are confirmed for your dates.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast, lunch. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Love Valley and Göreme Panorama are alternative viewpoints in this route; the final plan identifies the selected one.

Day 11: Istanbul

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

The stated free period is time for independent exploration or rest. Additional activities are separate choices.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 12: Route and visits

On arrival, the proposed airport meeting is followed by a transfer and check-in. Any free time depends on when the flight arrives.

After checkout, the route ends with the transfer to the departure airport or the agreed disembarkation point. No further overnight stay is added on this day.

The meal plan for this stage mentions breakfast. The confirmed proposal will state their inclusion and distinguish drinks.

Services to agree with your enquiry

Tell us your travel dates, arrival and departure points, number of travellers and preferred pace. The final proposal separates the core visits from optional activities and specifies transfers, vehicle or vessel format, accommodation, admissions and meal arrangements. Private guiding or transport is only included when stated in that written proposal.

International travel, additional excursions, personal spending and other services are not assumed. Ask for the complete scope and applicable terms before agreeing the trip. Let us know your preferred guiding language when you enquire.

Services to agree with you

This itinerary is a proposal. Your written confirmation will set out the selected services, inclusions and alternatives.

Inclusions to confirm

  • Planned sightseeing: Roman Hippodrome, Bosphorus cruise, Kabatepe Museum, Troy and Ephesus. Interior admissions and panoramic stops are identified separately.
  • Guiding, transfers and transport for the programme stages accepted in the written proposal.
  • The programme identifies 8 overnight stages; properties and meal plans are specified in writing.
  • The programme shows air connections on days 8, 10; included tickets and baggage are identified in the confirmation.
  • Day-by-day meal plan: 2 (breakfast, lunch); 3 (breakfast, lunch); 4 (lunch); 5 (breakfast, lunch); 6 (breakfast, lunch); 7 (breakfast, lunch); 8 (breakfast); 9 (breakfast, lunch); 10 (breakfast, lunch); 11 (breakfast); 12 (breakfast). Confirmation identifies these meals and distinguishes drinks.

Outside the proposed scope

  • International flights and services not expressly identified in the agreement.
  • Personal expenses, tips and optional activities not booked.
  • Meals, drinks and admissions not stated as included in the confirmation.

Notes for planning your visit

  • This is a route proposal that can be personalised. Written confirmation specifies private or shared format, tickets, admissions and meals; publishing the outline does not confirm availability for a date.
  • Activities marked optional require separate confirmation; mention in the route description does not include them.
  • Coordinate arrival and departure flights with the sightseeing days; baggage and connections are specified for the issued tickets.

Before confirming your journey

Share your dates, traveller count and any flights you have already confirmed. Review the written programme and applicable conditions before accepting the booking.

  • The written confirmation identifies the route, travel dates, passenger count and agreed services.
  • Read the booking terms and cancellation policy before confirming or paying a deposit.
  • Tell us your preferred guiding language, arrival and departure details, rooming requirements and any participation needs when enquiring.
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Gallipoli and Classical Turkey in 12 Days

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