Experience Gallipoli & Troy from Istanbul

Start Point: Your Hotel in Istanbul

Overview

Get ready for an extraordinary excursion that will blend your spirit with history as you start from the mythical wares of the city of Troy and battlefields of Gallipoli.  

The landscapes of Ancient Troy will welcome you and will take you to an era of enigmatic myths, bravest of warriors as well as the illustrious Trojan Horse. The world of Troy is waiting to be uncovered with its 3700 year old walls, the Temple of Athena and other age old sites. 
After all, this is what history is about and this is how civilizations have been still in mankind’s memory.

The journey doesn’t end there, pass through Johnston's Jolly's trenches, pay respect at the ANZAC Cove and lastly stop at the Lone Pine Cemetery. And in visiting all these places, allow yourself to admire the legacy of one of the greatest wars that mankind has witnessed.

This excursion is an unforgettable combination of ancient ruins exploration accompanied by the last level reflection of an resilient human spirit.

Joining the Troy & Gallipoli Experience tour will be one of the unforgettable memories you will ever have.

Tour Info
Sight To See
  • Trojan Horse
  • Anzac Cove
  • Chunuk Bair (New Zealand Memorial)
  • Dardanelles
  • Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian Memorial)
  • Turkish Memorial
  • Ancient City Walls of Troy
  • Ari Burnu (First Anzac Landing Place)
  • The Odeon (Concert Hall)
  • Johnston’s Jolly (Anzac Trenches)
  • Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave)
  • Shrapnel Valley
  • Ramp of Troy ll
  • The Nek and Walker's Ridge
  • Temple of Athena
  • Schliemann’s Trench
  • Kabatepe Epic Promotion Centre (War Museum)

Itinerary

The tour itinerary will be the following:

05.00: The transfer vehicle will commence its route around the hotels for pickups. We kindly request that guests be ready at the hotel reception for transfer to Eceabat. 

Pickups will occur between 5:00am and 6:00 am, depending on the number of guests from each hotel.

06.00: Transfer to the Eceabat tour bus.
09.30: Arrive in Eceabat where our staff will greet you.
09.45: The tour departs from Eceabat, crossing the famous Dardanelles and heading to the ancient site of Troy, located 36 km south of Çanakkale.

At the site, you’ll explore:

  • Trojan Horse Replica that you can enter for a photo opportunity.
  • The excavation information center features exhibits from ongoing work.
  • 3700 years old walls of Troy, including its tower and entrance gateway.
  • The Temple of Athena, the center of a significant annual festival in honour of the goddess.
  • Schliemann’s trench 
  • Ramp of Troy II
  • Western Sanctuary, an important religious site of its era.
  • The Odeon, designed for musical performances.
  • Ongoing excavation areas.

13.00: Return to the meeting point in Eceabat for lunch.
13.30: Depart from there to the ANZAC Battlefield area for a moving and memorable tour.

During the tour, you’ll visit: 

  • Kabatepe Epic Promotion Centre (War Museum)
  • Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave)
  • ANZAC Cove
  • Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing site)
  • Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial)
  • Johnston’s Jolly (Walk through the ANZAC trenches) – view Shrapnel Valley.
  • Turkish Memorial
  • The Nek (depicted in the Gallipoli movie) & Walker’s Ridge
  • Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial)

18.00: Depart from Eceabat for Istanbul.
 

***Pick-up and drop-off times may vary based on prevailing traffic conditions.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion
  • Group Tour
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Transportation by Coach
  • Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Ferry Ride
Exclusion
  • Drinks
  • Dinner
  • Gratitudes (suggested)

Cancellation Policy

7 Days Before Tour - Free Cancellation

You are eligible for a full refund if you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the scheduled start time of the experience.

However, if you cancel within 7 days of the tour day, no refund will be issued, and any modification requests made during this period will not be accepted.

Please note that all cancellation deadlines are based on local time.