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Discover the ancient cities of Troy, Assos and Ephesus on a 2-day guided tour from Istanbul. See the famous Trojan Horse, visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the House of the Virgin Mary.

Highlights

• Explore the ancient city of Troy and see the famous Trojan Horse
• Visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
• Discover the well-preserved Greco-Roman city of Ephesus on a guided tour
• Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a holy place for both Christians and Muslims
• Enjoy the convenience of round-trip flights and hotel transfers from Istanbul

Description

Embark on a 2-day tour from Istanbul to Troy, Assos, and Ephesus. Visit the ancient city of Troy, see the Temple of Artemis, and explore the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Day 1: Istanbul – Troia Tour – Akhilleus & Hector statues - Asoss Anciet City - Kusadasi Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and head to the ancient city of Troy. Stop for breakfast and lunch on the way. Take a ferry to Canakkale and drive to the ancient city of Troy. Follow your guide on a tour of the city and learn about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, and the battle between Achilles and Hector. See the 3200-year-old city walls of Troy VI and VII, the East gate of VI, the Temple of Athena, the walls of Troy II, and the Megaron House. Admire the ramp of Troy II, the walls of Troy I, the trench of Schliemann, the Scaean Gate, the Sanctuary, the Roman Bath, the Odeon, the Gate of Troy VI, the South gate of Troy VI, the Bouleuterion, and the ruins of Agora. After your tour, transfer to the bus station in Canakkale and take a bus to Izmir. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk. Day 2: Ephesus Tour – Flight to Istanbul Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel and head to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, the most well-preserved example of a Greco-Roman city in the world. After visiting the city, take a break for lunch. Continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Finish your tour with a visit to the Isabey Mosque. After your tour, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Breakfast (2nd day) Lunch (both days) Entrance fees to Troy, Assos, Virgin Marry House and Ephesus Flight from Izmir to Istanbul Transport by air-conditioned Van (Mini Van)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund