Tour overview

This 8-day tour is designed for people travelling on their own, with return flights, four-star hotels and a tour director throughout. You stay seven nights, with breakfast daily, a lunch and two dinners included.

From Kuşadası you take a guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean, then follow the coast to the Hellenistic hilltop city of Pergamon.

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A day of contrasts brings free time in Troy and a visit to the Gallipoli battlefields before you cross into Europe for three nights in Istanbul, with the Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque and a guided tour of Topkapı Palace.

The physical rating is low. This tour suits solo travellers interested in history who want good company.

Trip highlights

  • Ephesus (Day 2)
  • Pergamon (Day 3)
  • Troy and Gallipoli (Day 4)
  • The Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque (Day 6)
  • Topkapı Palace (Day 7)

Your route

7 stops from Kusadasi to Istanbul

8-day route: Kuşadası – Ephesus – Pergamon – Troy – Gallipoli – Istanbul
  1. Kusadasi Days 1–2
  2. Ephesus Day 2
  3. Pergamon Day 3
  4. Canakkale Day 3
  5. Troy Day 4
  6. Gallipoli Day 4
  7. Istanbul Days 4–8

Why choose this tour

Designed for solo travellers. Flights and four-star hotels included.

Best suited to

  • Solo travellers
  • History lovers
  • First-time visitors to Turkey
  • Culture seekers
The temple ruins on the acropolis of Pergamon

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Kuşadası, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey

  1. Day 1 · Kuşadası Kuşadası

    Arrive in Turkey.

    Hotel
    KoruMar Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Ephesus Ephesus

    A guided tour of Ephesus.

    Hotel
    KoruMar Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Pergamon Pergamon

    The hilltop city.

    Hotel
    Four-star hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Troy, Gallipoli Troy

    Troy and Gallipoli.

    Hotel
    Four-star hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Istanbul Istanbul

    Into Istanbul.

    Hotel
    Four-star hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque Istanbul

    Cisterns and mosques.

    Hotel
    Four-star hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Topkapı Palace Istanbul

    Topkapı Palace.

    Hotel
    Four-star hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Istanbul Istanbul

    Fly home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The wooden Trojan Horse replica in Çanakkale

Where you stay

  • Kuşadası (2 nights) KoruMar Hotel
  • Çanakkale (2 nights) Four-star hotel
  • Istanbul (3 nights) Four-star hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights
  • Accommodation 7 nights in four-star hotels
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
  • All tours as listed
  • Porterage of one bag
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Turkish visa if required
  • Optional Topkapı Harem entry
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Topkapi Palace above the Bosphorus in Istanbul

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are travelling as a couple
  • You want a small group
  • You want beach time
  • You want an active holiday

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 2 · Dinner: Days 3 and 7
The domes of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,339 per person, including flights. 7 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

13 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£2,399pp
Flights from UK airports
22 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£2,339pp
Flights from UK airports
12 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£2,689pp
Flights from UK airports
11 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£2,869pp
Flights from UK airports
20 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£3,029pp
Flights from UK airports
12 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£2,849pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£2,389pp
Flights from UK airports

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Turkey?

No, UK citizens can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Is this tour only for solo travellers?

Yes, it is designed for people travelling on their own.

Are flights included?

Yes, scheduled return flights are included.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, one lunch and two dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £2,339
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