2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul Double Room
ID: GYG44984-O-58219
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
2 days
Description
Spend 2 days on an excursion from Istanbul to the historic sites of Gallipoli and Troy. Visit the WWI memorial sites of the Battle of Gallipoli. In Troy, learn about the mythological history of the city as well as exploring the archaeological ruins.
On the first day of this 2-day tour of Troy and Gallipoli you’ll depart Istanbul early in the morning and enjoy the drive to Gallipoli. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll visit:
• Brighton Beach
• The Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• The ANZAC Commemoration Site
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial
• Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and allied trenches and tunnels)
• 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
• The Nek
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
At the end of the tour you’ll continue on to Canakkale and check in at your 4-star hotel. Dinner at the hotel and overnight at Canakkale.
On the second day you’ll visit the famous archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home to the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.
You will see and hear about:
• The Trojan Horse
• Helen of Troy
• The Trojan Wars
• The battle between Achilles and Paris
• Sacrificial altars
• The 3,700-year-old city walls
• Houses of Troy I (3000-2500 B.C.)
• The Bouleterium (senate building)
• The Odeon (concert hall)
• Current excavations in progress
• Remains of the various cities from Troy I-Troy IX
After the tour you’ll return to Canakkale for lunch, with the afternoon at leisure. Visiting the Archaeological and Naval museums is recommended.
Depart for Istanbul at around 17:30, and then transfer to your Istanbul hotel around 23:30-24:00.
Highlights
- Visit the battle memorials and cemeteries of Gallipoli
- See the Trojan Horse, the site of the battle between Achilles and Paris, and the ancient city walls of Troy
- Enjoy lunch in Canakkale and visit the Archaeological and Naval museums
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note: When verifying your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Centrally located Istanbul hotels. Please provide your hotel name while booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
