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8-Day Aegean Coast Tour

€1725 €1575 / per person
08 Days / 07 Nights
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, Gallipoli

About This Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day cultural Turkey tour from Istanbul exploring the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Aegean Coast. Begin in Istanbul with a Full-day Istanbul Old City private walking tour, visiting iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the vibrant Grand Bazaar. Stroll through hidden backstreets and spice markets, immersing yourself in local culture.

Fly to Izmir and experience the Private guided tour of ancient Ephesus and Pergamon, including the Ancient Ephesus Tour, House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, and the Greek village of Sirince. Continue to Pergamon for the Pergamon Acropolis Visit, exploring the majestic Acropolis, Hellenistic Theater, ancient library, and sacred temples.

Step into the legendary city of Troy and join the Troy and Gallipoli Excursion, seeing the Trojan Horse and ruins spanning thousands of years. Conclude with a moving visit to Gallipoli, exploring ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial, and historic battlefields that honor brave soldiers.

This carefully curated Aegean Coast Tour blends ancient history, cultural experiences, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you are fascinated by archaeology, culture, or unique landscapes, this Best Aegean Coast itinerary including Izmir and Kusadası promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Book your 8-day Turkey adventure now and secure your spot on this unforgettable Aegean Coast journey!

Highlights of the Tour

Explore Istanbul Old City Tour with Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace on a Full-day Istanbul Old City private walking tour.
Discover the Ancient Ephesus Tour, Temple of Artemis, and House of Virgin Mary during a Private guided tour of ancient Ephesus and Pergamon.
Visit Pergamon Acropolis with the Hellenistic Theater and ancient library on your Pergamon Acropolis Visit.
Step back in time with Troy and Gallipoli Excursion, including the Trojan Horse and ANZAC sites in the Historical sites tour including Troy and Gallipoli.
Enjoy scenic ferry rides, bustling bazaars, and traditional Turkish cuisine on this Aegean Coast Tour as part of the Best Aegean Coast itinerary including Izmir and Kusadası.
Experience Turkey’s history and culture—reserve your private tour today!

Itinerary

Welcome to Istanbul! Enjoy a private transfer from Istanbul Airport or Cruise Terminal directly to your hotel. (Check-in is available after 1:00 PM). Your personal travel consultant will meet you at the hotel to provide a detailed briefing about your tour program. Spend the rest of the day and evening at your leisure, relaxing or exploring. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : No

After breakfast at 10:00 am, your guide will meet you in the lobby to begin your Private Istanbul Old City Tour. Discover iconic landmarks including the Egyptian Obelisk, Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, Wilhelm II Fountain, Blue Mosque, and the historic Hagia Sophia Museum built during Emperor Theodosius’s reign. Continue to explore the majestic Topkapi Palace and shop at the vibrant Grand Bazaar with over 3,600 shops. After the tour, around 4:00 pm, return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast

Depart your hotel around 10:00 AM and wander through the iconic Grand Bazaar, exploring its book bazaar and intricate alleys. Continue through the vibrant streets of Mahmutpasa toward the Spice Bazaar, sampling local delicacies along the way. Enjoy lunch near the stunning Rustem Pasa Mosque. In the afternoon, take a ferry to Kadikoy on the Asian side or explore the lively Beyoglu-Taksim district. Return to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening for a memorable night in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast at 08:30, enjoy a morning tour starting with a drive along the Golden Horn, passing the historic Byzantine City Walls. Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) before boarding a ferry for an unforgettable Bosphorus cruise. The tour concludes at Sultanahmet Square around 12:30. Afterwards, a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Selcul, where you will spend the night.

Meals : Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before a pick-up between 08:30 – 08:45 AM for a full-day Ancient Ephesus tour. Begin with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, where Mary spent her final years. Explore the stunning ruins of Ephesus, including the famous Celsus Library. Afterward, enjoy lunch and visit the historic Temple of Artemis. Continue to the charming Greek village of Sirince before returning to your hotel in Selcuk for the evening.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

At 11:00, pick up from your hotel in Selcuk and transfer to Pergamon.
13:00 - 13:30: Arrive in Pergamon and enjoy lunch.
14:30: Depart for a fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour.
Explore the ancient city of Pergamon, once a major center of learning and the arts. Visit the Acropolis, the Library which held 200,000 scrolls, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, and the terraced Gymnasium. Discover the Lower Agora, the Hellenistic Theater with a 10,000-seat capacity, and the Temple of Dionysus.
At 18:00, depart for Canakkale.
20:30: Arrive in Canakkale and check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Canakkale.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

After breakfast between 08:15 – 08:30, you will be picked up from your hotel for a fully guided Troy tour. Explore the legendary site including the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, 3,700-year-old city walls, and the ancient Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.). Visit the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), and the remains of Troy I through Troy IX. The Troy tour concludes at 10:30, followed by departure to Eceabat.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat at 11:30.
At 12:30, depart for a fully guided Gallipoli tour. Highlights include Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly, Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
The tour ends at 16:30, and you will depart for Istanbul, arriving at your hotel by 21:30. Enjoy your evening in Istanbul.

Meals : Breakfast + Lunch

Enjoy breakfast and check out of your hotel by 12:00 pm. Then, take a private transfer to Istanbul Airport for a stress-free departure.

Meals : Breakfast

Included

07 Nights Accommodation at 4-star hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Istanbul - Private Old City Tour (includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transportation – Lunch doest not include today.
Istanbul – Half day Bosphorus Cruise tour in the morning – Small Group
03 day regular Small Group tour in Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus (Includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportation)
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir (15 kilos of hold + 8 kilos of hand luggage included)
All transfers from/to Airports, Hotels and Cruise Ports with Private Car
Domestic travel insures (Covers only tour dates Turkey)

Excluded

This tour prices does not include International Flight Tickets
Meals and drinks other than specified
Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
Personel expences & Tips for drivers, guides

This 8-day cultural Turkey tour from Istanbul offers the perfect mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty. With private guided tours of ancient Ephesus and Pergamon and immersive experiences in Istanbul Old City Tour, Troy and Gallipoli Excursion, and Pergamon Acropolis Visit, you’ll explore Turkey’s highlights without rushing. Every detail, from hotel transfers to meals during excursions, is planned for convenience and comfort. Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Turkish experiences, ancient history, and vibrant culture, this tour provides an unmatched opportunity to explore the Aegean Coast through the Best Aegean Coast itinerary including Izmir and Kusadası.

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This Turkey Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and travelers seeking a complete 8-day cultural Turkey tour from Istanbul. Families, small groups, and solo travelers will enjoy a mix of guided tours and leisure time. Those fascinated by ancient civilizations will love the Ancient Ephesus Tour and Pergamon Acropolis Visit, while history buffs will appreciate the Troy and Gallipoli Excursion. Foodies and culture seekers can enjoy the Full-day Istanbul Old City private walking tour and local bazaars. This tour is designed for anyone who wants a seamless, immersive, and enriching Aegean Coast Tour experience.

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The ideal time for this Aegean Coast Tour is from April to October, with warm, pleasant weather in Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli. Spring offers blooming landscapes and fewer crowds, perfect for the Full-day Istanbul Old City private walking tour. Summer provides longer daylight for sightseeing and ferry rides. Early autumn ensures comfortable temperatures for the Ancient Ephesus Tour and Pergamon Acropolis Visit. Winter is less recommended due to colder temperatures. Overall, spring and early autumn are ideal for this 8-day cultural Turkey tour from Istanbul and the Best Aegean Coast itinerary including Izmir and Kusadası.

Plan your visit during peak seasons—reserve your tour now for the perfect Turkish experience!

How Our Tours Work

Our Turkey tours are individual journeys, not escorted coach tours. You are free to choose your travel dates, adjust the duration, and select the destinations you want to explore, creating a truly personalized experience from start to finish.

Most tours begin in Istanbul, where your adventure continues to other regions by domestic flights, and you return to Istanbul by plane at the end of your journey. Tours that include Gallipoli start with bus transfers to explore the historic battlefields.

All our tours can also be arranged as private, custom-made experiences, allowing you to fully tailor the itinerary, pace, and destinations to your preferences.

Our small group tours provide a more intimate experience while keeping flexibility. In destinations such as Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon, you will explore each site in a group of no more than 14 travelers, led by an expert local guide. This group is formed only for that day’s tour, and on other days you may tour with different small groups depending on the itinerary. After each day of touring, you return to your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and relaxed travel experience.

This approach combines the freedom of an individual tour with the guidance of a small group experience, giving you the ability to enjoy Turkey at your own pace while benefiting from expert-led excursions.

  • This tour is available for Daily all year round
  • Tour Can be customized.
  • Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
  • Price does not include international flight tickets.
  • Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
  • Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
  • Domestic flights schedule may change.
  • Domestic Flights Baggage Allowance (including 15 kilos of luggage + 8 kilos of hand luggage)

Once we receive your request to book your chosen tour package, we will confirm all services accordingly. Once everything is complete, we will email you the official tour itinerary with all day details. Once you confirm this itinerary, we will proceed to the payment process.

When you confirm the tour itinerary, we require a 50% booking deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining 50% balance will be charged 3 weeks (21 days) before the tour start date.

We Use Secure Payment Method;

All payments you make with us for your tour in Turkey are made through a SECURE ONLINE SYSTEM that automatically provides you with a receipt. 

The system is completely secure and does not require you to provide your credit card information. 

We send you a bank link to make your payment. This link only covers the amount you will pay. 

You open the link and fill in your credit card information in the form and the payment process is completed. This is a safe, secure and hassle-free way to pay your deposit and final payment to us. 

We accept only Credit Cards. VISA or MASTER CARD. Not Debit Cards or other Cards.

Reservations may only be cancelled by written notice sent by email or certified mail to our agency. If such written notice is received before arrival date / travel start date, we will accept such cancellation and refund the land portion costs recoverable from those entities paid on behalf of the travellers only to the extent/amount that such moneys are refunded by those entities to our agency.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

  • Notice received 31 days before date of arrival, no cancellation fee applies.
  • Notice received between 31-21 days prior to scheduled tour: 75% refund
  • Notice received between 21-14 days prior to scheduled tour: 50% refund
  • Notice received 13 days or less prior to scheduled tour: No refund

Q1: What is included in this 8-day Turkey Tour?
A1: The tour includes private transfers, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, select lunches, guided tours in Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli, and domestic flights between Istanbul and Izmir.

Q2: Is this tour suitable for families with children?
A2: Yes, this Aegean Coast Tour is family-friendly. Kids can enjoy the Ancient Ephesus Tour, Troy and Gallipoli Excursion, and interactive walking tours in Istanbul Old City Tour.

Q3: Can I customize the tour itinerary?
A3: Some options, like optional visits in Istanbul or meal preferences, can be tailored. Major tours, including Pergamon Acropolis Visit and Private guided tour of ancient Ephesus and Pergamon, are fixed for a seamless experience.

Q4: How much walking is involved?
A4: Moderate walking is required during Full-day Istanbul Old City private walking tour, Ancient Ephesus Tour, and Troy and Gallipoli Excursion. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Q5: How do I book this Turkey Tour?
A5: Book through certified travel agencies offering private guided tours for Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli to ensure confirmed hotels, transfers, and expert guides for the Best Aegean Coast itinerary including Izmir and Kusadası.

Secure your 8-day Turkey tour today and start your journey through history and culture!

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