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Six days across western Turkey condense empires and geology into a compact road loop: Istanbul’s landmarks, Gallipoli’s battlefields, Troy’s tell, Pergamum’s acropolis, Ephesus’ marble streets and Pamukkale’s thermal terraces. Expect guided walks, small hotels, and skip-the-line access.
Six days across western Turkey condense empires and geology into a compact road loop: Istanbul’s landmarks, Gallipoli’s battlefields, Troy’s tell, Pergamum’s acropolis, Ephesus’ marble streets and Pamukkale’s thermal terraces. Expect guided walks, small hotels, and skip-the-line access.
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Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel · Istanbul, Istanbul
You step from the minarets' shade into a city that has been a crossroads for two millennia — Istanbul’s stone streets still warm under morning sun as your group meets the guide. Over six days the road unfurls: Dardanelles wind to Gallipoli’s wind-scoured headlands, Troy’s layered mounds tell of bronze-age sieges, Pergamum perches on a rocky acropolis, and limestone terraces at Pamukkale hiss with warm spring water.
easy.
6 days.
Suitable for travelers in normal walking condition; expect multiple days of 2–4 hours of on-foot exploration with short drives between stops.
Entrance fees are typically excluded; guides will often handle fast-track tickets but bring local cash or card for any onsite fees.
Expect 2–4 hours of guided walking at major sites like Ephesus and Pergamum, with transfers by coach or plane between regions.
Many transfers are accessible and the tour notes wheelchair-accessible options, but uneven ancient terrain may limit access at some ruins—check specific site access in advance.
Guides usually speak English; confirm language availability when booking for other languages or private guides.
Western Turkey was a crossroads of Hittite, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires — ruins here often sit in layers from multiple civilizations.
Pamukkale and nearby Hierapolis are protected UNESCO sites with visitor limits to reduce erosion; favor refillable bottles and stay on marked paths to minimize impact.
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