2-Day Gallipoli, Troy & Pergamon Tour (Istanbul to Kuşadası)

This classic southbound group tour is designed for travelers who want to cover Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon efficiently in two days, continuing directly to Kuşadası. The itinerary follows a logical route with one overnight stay in Çanakkale and a long but well-organized second day ending at your Kuşadası hotel around the evening hours.

TOUR OVERVIEW

• Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
• Start: Istanbul
• End: Kuşadası
• Tour Type: Group Tour
• Accommodation: 1 night in Çanakkale
• Travel Style: Classic & Cultural

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI / ÇANAKKALE

Early morning pick-up from centrally located hotels in Istanbul and departure by air-conditioned coach towards the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Upon arrival, begin the guided tour of the Gallipoli Battlefields, visiting the key World War I sites of the 1915 campaign.

Sites visited include:

• Brighton Beach
• Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• Lone Pine Memorial
• Chunuk Bair

Your professional guide provides historical context, battlefield explanations, and stories from both Allied and Ottoman perspectives.

Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

In the late afternoon, cross to Çanakkale, check in to your hotel, and enjoy free time in the city.

Dinner at leisure and overnight in Çanakkale.

DAY 2 – TROY / PERGAMON / KUŞADASI

After breakfast, depart for a guided visit to Troy Ancient City, home to the legendary Trojan Horse and multiple layers of ancient settlements.

Following the Troy visit, continue south towards Pergamon Ancient City.

Lunch en route (not included).

Visit the Acropolis of Pergamon, including the steep ancient theatre, the ruins of the Library of Pergamon, and panoramic views over the surrounding valley.

After the guided tour, continue directly to Kuşadası.

Arrival at your Kuşadası hotel is expected in the late evening (around 21:00). Tour ends with hotel drop-off.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Hotel pick-up in Istanbul
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach
• Professional English-speaking group guide
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Çanakkale
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Lunch
• Entrance tickets to Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon

NOT INCLUDED

• Dinner
• Drinks
• Personal expenses

IMPORTANT NOTES

• This is a group tour with a fixed itinerary
• Day 2 is a long travel day with extended driving time
• Moderate walking is required at all sites
• Tour ends in Kuşadası (no return to Istanbul)

READY TO BOOK

This 2-day Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon tour is ideal for travelers continuing their journey along the Aegean coast. It offers a time-efficient alternative to longer itineraries while still covering Turkey’s most iconic historical sites.

Advance booking is strongly recommended due to limited availability.