Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy with 5 Night All Inclusive Beach Extension

Name: Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with 5 Night All Inclusive Beach Extension
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 99007

Explore one of the world’s most exciting cities, and uncover the treasures of ancient Turkey on a truly fascinating tour.

Soak up the colour and excitement of one of the world’s most exciting cities – the former Imperial capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires – and step back in time as you wander through some of its finest classical sites. Make the most of an opportunity to visit the remarkable natural phenomenon of Pamukkale on an optional tour, and enjoy the sun-kissed warmth and welcome of Aegean shores as you spend five nights at a luxury five-star beachfront resort in Ozdere.

Exterior view of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, showing its domes and six minarets against a clear sky

See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace

Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion

Be amazed by the ruins of Ephesus

Step back in time in ancient Troy and Pergamon

Introducing the city that was once Byzantium, then Constantinople. Explore the sights of the historic Sultanahmet Peninsula along a guided walking tour, starting at the Hagia Sophia, a grand Byzantine temple which was once the world’s largest enclosed space. You’ll then continue to the impressive Blue Mosque, famed for its azure-tiled domes and towering minarets. The extraordinary Topkapi Palace, with its priceless treasures, outer courtyard and gateways into its labyrinthine inner quarters, is next on the itinerary and you’ll also have the chance to wander around its renowned Harem quarter. This evening, you opt to enjoy a traditional fish dinner.

Another unforgettable day sees you return to the historic peninsula for a guided exploration of the city’s ancient Roman Hippodrome, which is now mostly buried beneath Sultanahmet Square. From here, you’ll walk to the world’s largest covered bazaar, the Grand Bazaar, before taking in Istanbul’s colourful Spice Bazaar, with its heaped displays of aromatic powders and trays of Turkish delight. The rest of the afternoon is free. Why not take an optional cruise along the Bosporus River? Later, make the most of your last evening in this fascinating, glorious city, perhaps dining al fresco.

Leaving Istanbul, this morning, you’ll travel by coach around the Sea of Marmara, then inland and south onto the stunningly beautiful, Gallipoli Peninsula. Here, in 1915, the Allied forces suffered catastrophic losses, including some 10,000 members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – the famous ANZACs – at the hands of the defenders of the Ottoman Empire led by legendary Turkish leader and founder of modern Turkey, Atatürk.

The beauty of ANZAC Cove and its surroundings is a marked contrast to the sobering memorials and cemeteries. Later this afternoon, you’ll cross the narrow strait of the Dardanelles and head to sea-front Canakkale.

Enjoy a day amid the wonders of classical Greece as you explore the nearby ruins of Troy, guarded by a replica giant wooden horse recalling the tale of the first Trojan War. You’ll then continue to Pergamon, where you'll visit the ruins of the Acropolis, which encompasses ancient temples, a two-storey library, and a spectacular, 10,000-seat theatre.

Later in the day, drive to Izmir and arrive at your hotel in the Çiğli area to relax and have dinner.

Today, take in the city of Izmir on a guided tour with visits to the ancient Agora, a former public meeting place dating back to the 4th century BC, and the Izmir Archaeological Museum, which houses an assortment of 1,500 artefacts from the Bronze Age, and Greek and Roman periods. Later, walk down to the waterfront and Konak Pier, where you can stop to browse the Kermeralti Grand Bazaar, awash with colour and stalls selling handicrafts, clothing, spices and Turkish Delight.

Make way to Kuşadasi, where you’ll then begin your stay with dinner on the shores of the Aegean Sea.

Spend today at leisure enjoying the many facilities of the resort, strolling along the harbour promenade, discovering the medieval Kale district or visiting tiny Pigeon Island.

Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Pamukkale. Here white calcium deposits, some 100 metres high, shape a slow-moving, ever-changing cascade, with hundreds of terraces and pools filled by an ancient mineral-laden spring. Ruins of a once great city surround the thermal baths, including a Temple of Apollo and restored Roman theatre.

Your final included excursion takes in ruined Ephesus, one of the most important Roman and Byzantine cities, and witness – in the 1st Century AD – to the preaching of Saint Paul. The ruins - which include churches, bath-houses, fountains and temples, gymnasia, the great Roman Amphitheatre, the facade of the fabled Library of Celsus and the colonnade of the Arcadian Way - serve to reflect this greatness in breath-taking fashion. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary. You’ll return to Kusadasi this evening to enjoy a last dinner at the hotel.

Enjoy a five-night stay at luxury five-star resort in Ozdere, as you really get to know this beautiful part of the world. Stroll along the seafront promenade. Visit the harbour, which is lined with some great fish restaurants, and explore a number of small, nearby historic sites. Alternatively, simply stretch out on the nearby beach, explore the local area and relax after your unforgettable tour of this colourful corner of the world.

Hagia Sophia with its domes and minarets at sunset, surrounded by green trees in Istanbul

Five nights at a four-star resort to enjoy Ozdere on the blue Aegean

Discover colourful Istanbul, straddling two continents

Journey south via poignant ANZAC Cove

Experience an optional fish dinner

13 nights’ accommodation at hotels in Istanbul (3 nights - bed and breakfast), Canakkale (1 - half-board), Bergama (1- half-board), Kusadasi (3 - half-board) and Ozdere (5 - all-inclusive)
Return flights from the UK to Istanbul (returning from Izmir via Istanbul)
Coach travel and transfers throughout
A full day and a half day tour in Istanbul
Visit poignant ANZAC cove
Be amazed by the ruins of Epehsus, ancient Troy and Pergamon
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager on Days 1 to 8. Our local representatives will transfer and assist you on Days 9 to 14.
All local taxes, fees and charges

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Birmingham	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,988 pp	16 dates available
Edinburgh	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,972 pp	16 dates available
London Gatwick	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,801 pp	16 dates available
London Heathrow	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,828 pp	16 dates available
London Stansted	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,777 pp	16 dates available
Manchester	April 2026 - October 2027	from £1,924 pp	16 dates available

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with beach extension Touring Hotels Istanbul, TurkeyYou will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting.

For this tour specifically, it is important to note:

There is walking involved on most days.
The tours of Istanbul are approx. 6 hours long (with breaks), are done on foot and do include some cobbled streets.

If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you would like any further information on the suitability of this tour, please call us for a chat prior to booking.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EES scheme commenced on the 12th October 2025, and the phased implementation will last until 9 April 2026. From 10 April 2026, EES will be fully operational at all EU borders. - the latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/ltr

EES is a new digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay, each time they cross the external borders of most European countries. Once introduced, when you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will also have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system will register your entry on arrival and your exit when departing. You will only need to do this on your first entry into Europe after the scheme starts.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operational at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side. For further information please visit the https://www.abta.com/tips-and-advice/planning-and-booking-a-holiday/upcoming-changes-travel-europe here.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen counties.

The ETIAS system is not live yet - the latest information can be found at www.etias.com. We recommend keeping yourself updated on the planned commencement date and, once live (and if applicable to you), apply for your ETIAS in good time prior to travel.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service here.

Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

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