Duration
8 days
Departs
Istanbul
Ends
Istanbul
Style
Cultural
This 8-day tour starts and ends in Istanbul, visiting Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Konya, and Cappadocia with overnight stops in Canakkale, Selcuk, and Cappadocia, plus an overnight train. An 8-day round trip from Istanbul visiting Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Konya, and Cappadocia, including an overnight train journey.
Route map
Numbers follow the itinerary order — tap a marker to see the stop.
Itinerary
- Istanbul — 1 night
- Canakkale — 1 night
- Selcuk — 1 night
- Overnight Train — 1 night
- Cappadocia — 2 nights
- Istanbul — 1 night
Places you'll see
Gallipoli · Troy · Ephesus · Konya
Highlights
- Explore Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Cami & Grand Bazaar
- Guided tour of Gallipoli's historic WWI battlefields and memorials
- Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Troy
- Overnight train journey to Konya
- Discover Kaymakli Underground City and Cappadocia's fairy chimneys
- Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia (optional)
Good to know
- This trip uses a mix of private and public transport, including an overnight train.
- Hot air balloon booking must be made locally with the trip leader.
- Some travel days are long (up to 6 hours) to maximize sightseeing.