Embark on an exciting 2-day tour from Istanbul, and explore the fascinating ruins of Troy, as well as the celebrated battlefield site at Gallipoli. Spend your first day exploring the amazing ruins of Troy, and hear the captivating stories behind the famous Battle of Troy, including the myth of the Trojan Horse, the tale of Helen, the history of the Trojan Wars, and the battle between Achilles and Hector.
On your First or Second day, depart for the famed battlefield site of Gallipoli, where the celebrated European soldiers and ANZAC troops died defending the site on April 25, 1915. Visit the many memorial sites and cemeteries of both the European and ANZAC soldiers, paying equal respect to all soldiers who lost their lives, and discover the sites that were crucial during the battle.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
6:00 AM - 6:15 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Taksim, Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Şişli,
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Sultanahmet, Beyazid, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray
8:30 AM: Enjoy a stop for an open-buffet breakfast(Extra)
11.20 AM: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy lunch on the beautiful views over Dardanelles
12:30 PM: Depart for a fully guided Gallipoli tour visiting Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
16:45 PM: Tour ends and check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Troia Anzac hotel
Day 2
Open buffet breakfast
(Lunch Extra this day)
12:30 PM: Pick-up from your hotel
13:00 PM: Depart for Troy tour. You will visit the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I, 3000 BC - 2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), and Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX
16:15 PM: Back to Canakkale
16:45 PM:Depart to your hotel in Istanbul
21:30 PM: Drop off at your hotel in Istanbul
