Overview

Itinerary

Gallery

Accommodation

Dates and Prices

View dates & prices

Missing Component

Alias: offerMarker

Price

from £1484 /pp

was £1855
Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

9 days
Depart From

6 airports
Excursions & Visits

13 included
Meals

12 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £241.57 per month.

Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy

Explore one of the world’s most exciting cities, and uncover the treasures of ancient Turkey on a truly fascinating walking 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 three nights in Kusadasi.

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

Fly to Istanbul, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. Depending on your time of arrival, acquaint yourself with your surroundings. Enjoy your first evening in an extraordinary city that bridges the divide between Europe and Asia, marked by the narrow strait of the Bosphorus, and that brims with reminders of its illustrious past.

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.

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

Discover colourful Istanbul, straddling two continents

Journey south via poignant ANZAC Cove

Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion

Enjoy three nights in shore-side Kusadasi

Eight nights’ mixed-board accommodation at hotels in Istanbul, (3 nights), Canakkale (1), Bergama (1), and Kusadasi (3)
Dinners at your hotels in Canakkale, Bergama and Kusadasi
Return flights from the UK to Istanbul (returning from Izmir via Istanbul)
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Birmingham	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1580.00 pp	12 dates available
Birmingham	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1800.00 was £2249.00
Birmingham	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1684.00 was £2105.00
Birmingham	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1604.00 was £2005.00
Birmingham	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1580.00 was £1975.00
Birmingham	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1654.00 was £1945.00
Birmingham	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1781.00 was £2095.00
Birmingham	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2036.00 was £2395.00
Birmingham	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2040.00 was £2399.00
Birmingham	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2040.00 was £2399.00
Birmingham	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2057.00 was £2419.00
Birmingham	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2091.00 was £2459.00
Birmingham	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2040.00 was £2399.00
Edinburgh	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1684.00 pp	12 dates available
Edinburgh	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1776.00 was £2219.00
Edinburgh	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1760.00 was £2199.00
Edinburgh	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1684.00 was £2105.00
Edinburgh	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1728.00 was £2159.00
Edinburgh	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1938.00 was £2279.00
Edinburgh	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1790.00 was £2105.00
Edinburgh	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1841.00 was £2165.00
Edinburgh	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1900.00 was £2235.00
Edinburgh	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1917.00 was £2255.00
Edinburgh	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1934.00 was £2275.00
Edinburgh	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1900.00 was £2235.00
Edinburgh	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1989.00 was £2339.00
London Gatwick	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1500.00 pp	12 dates available
London Gatwick	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1700.00 was £2125.00
London Gatwick	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1608.00 was £2009.00
London Gatwick	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1524.00 was £1905.00
London Gatwick	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1500.00 was £1875.00
London Gatwick	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1569.00 was £1845.00
London Gatwick	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1696.00 was £1995.00
London Gatwick	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1747.00 was £2055.00
London Gatwick	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1849.00 was £2175.00
London Gatwick	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1866.00 was £2195.00
London Gatwick	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1934.00 was £2275.00
London Gatwick	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1900.00 was £2235.00
London Gatwick	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1921.00 was £2259.00
London Heathrow	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1548.00 pp	12 dates available
London Heathrow	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1740.00 was £2175.00
London Heathrow	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1656.00 was £2069.00
London Heathrow	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1572.00 was £1965.00
London Heathrow	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1548.00 was £1935.00
London Heathrow	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1620.00 was £1905.00
London Heathrow	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1747.00 was £2055.00
London Heathrow	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1798.00 was £2115.00
London Heathrow	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1963.00 was £2309.00
London Heathrow	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1980.00 was £2329.00
London Heathrow	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1977.00 was £2325.00
London Heathrow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1943.00 was £2285.00
London Heathrow	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1824.00 was £2145.00
London Stansted	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1484.00 pp	12 dates available
London Stansted	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1684.00 was £2105.00
London Stansted	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1588.00 was £1985.00
London Stansted	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1508.00 was £1885.00
London Stansted	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1484.00 was £1855.00
London Stansted	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1552.00 was £1825.00
London Stansted	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1679.00 was £1975.00
London Stansted	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £1730.00 was £2035.00
London Stansted	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1700.00 was £1999.00
London Stansted	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1717.00 was £2019.00
London Stansted	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1776.00 was £2089.00
London Stansted	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1742.00 was £2049.00
London Stansted	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1691.00 was £1989.00
Manchester	September 2026 - October 2027		from £1640.00 pp	12 dates available
Manchester	02 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 10 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1860.00 was £2325.00
Manchester	09 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 17 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1688.00 was £2109.00
Manchester	16 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 24 Sep 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1640.00 was £2049.00
Manchester	23 Sep 2026 Wednesday 9 days 01 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1648.00 was £2059.00
Manchester	07 Oct 2026 Wednesday 9 days 15 Oct 2026 Thursday	Late Escape	from £1657.00 was £1949.00
Manchester	14 Apr 2027 Wednesday 9 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday		from £1773.00 was £2085.00
Manchester	12 May 2027 Wednesday 9 days 20 May 2027 Thursday		from £2036.00 was £2395.00
Manchester	02 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2023.00 was £2379.00
Manchester	09 Jun 2027 Wednesday 9 days 17 Jun 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2040.00 was £2399.00
Manchester	01 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 09 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2244.00 was £2639.00
Manchester	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 9 days 23 Sep 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £2210.00 was £2599.00
Manchester	06 Oct 2027 Wednesday 9 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday		No Single Supplement from £1951.00 was £2295.00

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy - 8 Nights Istanbul, Turkey You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Istanbul & Cappadocia - Turkey’s Historic Gems - Premier Collection

Turkey

Marvel at Turkey’s diverse cultural heritage and a collection of its most iconic landmarks in glorious Istanbul ahead of a truly unique stay in Cappadocia, a region of enchanting subterranean cities. Premier Collection Small Group

Marvel at the treasures of Turkey’s Ottoman past with entrance to the elegant Topkapi and Dolmabahçe Palaces.
Marvel at the Roman and Byzantine heritage of Turkey’s former capital with stops at the pillared Basilica Cistern and famous hippodrome
Explore Istanbul’s diverse religious centres, from its iconic Blue Mosque to the cloisters of the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia

8 days from £2,390 pp

was £2,655 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

8 days
Depart From

5 airports
Excursions & Visits

19 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy with 3 Night Extension

Turkey

Discover Turkey's iconic sites with Newmarket Holidays in our seamless combination of history and relaxation in Istanbul, Ephesus, and Troy. Book today! City / Central Fly Local

See the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the famed Topkapi Palace
Discover wonderful Pamukkale on an optional excursion
Gaze in awe at the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, the former site of the Temple of Artemis

12 days from £1,712 pp

was £2,139 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

12 days
Depart From

6 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

18 included

Explore

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

Turkey

Discover Turkey's iconic sites with Newmarket Holidays in our combination of history and relaxation in Istanbul, Ephesus, and Troy, with beach extension. Fly Local City / Central

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

14 days from £2,108 pp

was £2,479 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - October 2027
Duration

14 days
Depart From

6 airports
Excursions & Visits

5 included
Meals

26 included

Explore

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.

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.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

British CITIZENS travelling to Turkey for tourist or business purposes are able to travel without a visa for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

If you hold a different type of British nationality (eg BN(O), British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject), you will need to apply for a visa from the Turkish Consulate General before you travel.

Missing Component

Alias: offerTermsAndConditionsMarker

Mon - Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mon - Thu

Sat

Sun

Missing Component

Dates Available

Duration

Depart From

Excursions & Visits

Meals

Istanbul, Ephesus & Troy

Dates Available

Duration

Depart From

Excursions & Visits

Meals

Dates Available

Duration

Depart From

Excursions & Visits

Meals

Dates Available

Duration

Depart From

Excursions & Visits

Meals

Missing Component