See the legends of Türkiye on one guaranteed-departure journey with this 9-day Legendary Turkey vacation package, a sociable regular group tour arranged in-house by Inca Tour, a TÜRSAB-licensed operator. From the imperial skyline of Istanbul it travels to the moving battlefields of Gallipoli, the ruins of Troy and Pergamon, the marble streets of Ephesus, the white terraces of Pamukkale and the Mediterranean charm of Antalya.
Starting in Istanbul, the tour follows the Aegean coast through Çanakkale, where you walk the Gallipoli battlefields and Anzac Cove before visiting Troy and the great acropolis city of Pergamon (Bergama). In Kuşadası you tour the magnificent ruins of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the Greek village of Şirince, famous for its fruit wines.
The journey continues to Pamukkale, where the dazzling travertine terraces sit beside the ruins of Hierapolis, and ends on the Mediterranean in Antalya, exploring the historic harbour quarter of Kaleiçi, the Roman Hadrian's Gate, the Broken Minaret and the cascading Düden Waterfalls, before a domestic flight back to Istanbul. With guaranteed departures, comfortable hotels and fully guided touring, it is one of the best-value ways to see Türkiye end to end.
Your full program, day by day — click a day to see every stop.
A full guided tour of old Istanbul takes in the ancient Hippodrome, the tile-clad Blue Mosque and the majestic Hagia Sophia, followed by a stroll through the markets of the old city for spices, Turkish delight and handicrafts. Overnight in Istanbul.
You travel to the Gallipoli peninsula in Çanakkale to visit the Gabatepe Museum, Anzac Cove, the Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, the moving memorials of the 1915 campaign. Overnight in Çanakkale.
This morning you explore the archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse, then cross to Bergama to visit the Pergamon Museum and its treasures. You continue south to Kuşadası for check-in. Overnight in Kuşadası.
A full guided tour of Ephesus — the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the Roman baths, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre — is followed by a visit to the hillside Greek village of Şirince, known for its traditional houses and fruit wines. Overnight in Kuşadası.
You travel inland to Pamukkale, the "Cotton Castle", to walk the brilliant white travertine terraces and the ruins of the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, with the option of bathing in the warm mineral springs. Overnight near Pamukkale / Kuşadası.
After breakfast you transfer by road to Antalya on the Mediterranean coast. On arrival and check-in the afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight in Antalya.
A guided tour of Antalya's old quarter, Kaleiçi, takes in the Clock Tower, the Roman Hadrian's Gate, the Broken Minaret and the Hıdırlık Tower, followed by the beautiful Düden Waterfalls tumbling toward the Mediterranean. Overnight in Antalya.
After breakfast you are transferred to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, where the tour ends.
Handpicked 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels along your route. Choose your category — the price adapts.
Exact hotels are confirmed on booking based on availability and your chosen category; equivalent alternatives may be offered.
Istanbul → Gallipoli, Çanakkale → Troy, Pergamon, Kuşadası → Kuşadası, Ephesus, Şirince → Pamukkale, Hierapolis → Antalya → Antalya, Istanbul
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Real, verified reviews from travellers who explored Turkey with us.
My husband and I chose Inca Tour for our honeymoon and we are so glad we did. The boutique hotel selection was beautiful and the Bosphorus dinner cruise was so romantic. Thank you for making our trip special!
It was important for us to have a guide who spoke Russian, and Ender was wonderful. He explained every detail at Dolmabahce Palace. The Princes Islands day trip was a beautiful break from the busy city.
Our guide Ender was incredibly knowledgeable about Turkish history. The hot-air balloon ride at sunrise in Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip. Everything was perfectly organized — from airport pick-up to the last d...
Ender was our Italian-speaking guide and we felt like family. He took us to local spots tourists never see. The hotel choice in Sultanahmet was perfect for walking everywhere.
10+ years later we still talk about our Cappadocia balloon ride and the Bosphorus sunset cruise. Some memories are timeless. Thank you Inca Tour!