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 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 - 6:30 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Taksim, Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Şişli, Ortaköy, Bebek

6:30 AM - 7:00 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Sultanahmet, Beyazıd, Sirkeci, Laleli, Aksaray

8:30 AM: Enjoy a stop for an open-buffet breakfast(Extra)

12.00 PM: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy lunch on the beautiful views over Dardanelles

1:00 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

6:00 PM: Tour ends and check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Ecebat/ Canakkale hotels

 

Day 2

Open buffet breakfast

10:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel

11:00 AM:The tour starts with the Trojan Horse in the city center of Canakkale which was used in the movie, Troy. After taking the photo of the wooden horse take a 35 min drive to the Troy Ancient Site . After exploring the unique artifacts of the museum and free time for the lunch meet your guide around 14.00 pm to learn about the UNESCO site of Troy.

4:45 PM: Back to Canakkale

5:30 PM: Tourist bus to your hotel in Istanbul

8:30 PM: Stop for a break along the way

11:00 PM: Drop off at your hotel in Istanbul