7-Day Aegean Prelude Tour: Istanbul to Marmaris | Explore Turkey's History & Coast

Embark on an immersive 7-day journey through Turkey's most iconic historical sites and natural wonders! Begin in Istanbul, exploring its magnificent Old City, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, with an optional Bosphorus cruise. Journey to the poignant Gallipoli battlefields and unravel the myths of ancient Troy before discovering the grandeur of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities. Marvel at Pamukkale's stunning white calcium terraces and therapeutic hot springs, gaining insights into local crafts. This captivating tour seamlessly blends deep historical insights with breathtaking beauty, concluding conveniently in the vibrant resort town of Marmaris.

Day(s) : 7 Countries : Turkey Start City : Istanbul End City : Marmaris
Meals : 6 Breakfasts,4 Dinners

Itinerary

Day 1SaturdayIstanbul Down

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Nidya Hotel Galataport (Dates beetween : 1.01.2025 – 22.08.2025)
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel (Dates beetween : 23.08.2025 – 31.12.2026)

Day 2SundayIstanbul Old City Breakfast Down

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel (Dates beetween : 23.08.2025 – 31.12.2026)
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Nidya Hotel Galataport (Dates beetween : 1.01.2025 – 22.08.2025)

Day 3MondayGallipoli Battlefields Breakfast, Dinner Down

Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight : Çanakkale Category : Special Class Hotel : MD Barbaros Hotel

Day 4TuesdayTroy, Behramkale, Kusadasi Breakfast, Dinner Down

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum. We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life. You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 5WednesdayEphesus, Kusadasi Breakfast, Dinner Down

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 6ThursdayPamukkale, Hierapolis Breakfast, Dinner Down

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Day 7FridayMarmaris Breakfast Down

After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris and our tour concludes upon arrival in Marmaris at approximately 12:00, mid day.

Notes

Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.
We offer three distinct tour categories to suit different travel styles and preferences. This tour is a Comfort Tour. For more information please click on Tour Categories
Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
The tour ends with arrival into Marmaris at approximately 12, mid day, on the last day.
This tour is rated as Moderate, meaning it involves some walking, stairs, and longer travel days, and is suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.
For tours departing between 23rd August 2025 and 31st December 2026, the designated hotel in Istanbul is the Port Bosphorus Hotel.
Please note that Fez Travel reserves the right to make changes to the accommodation, itinerary, or other tour components if necessary, while ensuring the overall quality and standard of the services provided are maintained or exceeded.
This tour can also be done on a private basis (only you and/or your group). Click to fill in the Tailor Made Tours form for more information.

Inclusions

Tour includes

Inbound Transfer - Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Outbound Transfer - Marmaris
Professional English-speaking tour guide ensuring expert guidance and support throughout your entire journey.
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Tips except Driver and Guide
Entrance fees
6 nights accommodation
6 breakfasts, 4 dinners

Tour does not include

Suggested optional activities
Tips - Driver and Guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance

Highlights

Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
Ephesus Archaeology Museum
Ephesus Experience Museum
Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour
Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels
Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Istanbul - Hippodrome
Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
Troy - Ancient City and Museum - UNESCO Heritage site
Behramkale (Assos) Village
Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial
Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)
Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Site of the Temple of Artemis

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Accommodations

This is intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation that may be expected. The actual hotels used for any given tour may change due to many reasons such as group size, availability, time of year, hotel standard has dropped or simply we found a better hotel. We update the website immediately if and when any changes take place. If and when we do change hotels it will be to a hotel of equal or higher standard and will be at no extra cost.

Where more than one hotel is shown for a given an overnight stop this means that one of those hotels will be used.

Istanbul - 4 star - Port Bosphorus Hotel

Çanakkale - Special Class - MD Barbaros Hotel

Kuşadası - Boutique - Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Pamukkale - 4 star - Adem Pira Hotel

Istanbul - 4 star - Nidya Hotel Galataport

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Available Stop Sale Discounted

Prices

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From 01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Category :
Standard

Per Person in Double :
1.575 $

Single Suplement :
520 $

Child Age between 8 to 11 Discount : (25 %).

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From 01 Jan 2026 to 27 Dec 2026

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Standard

Per Person in Double :
1.805 $

Single Suplement :
624 $

Child Age between 8 to 11 Discount : (25 %).
15% Early Bird Discount by 31st January 2026

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