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Join this 2-day tour from Istanbul and explore 2 fascinating historical sites in the region. Discover the ruins of Troy and learn about its thrilling history, and then continue the tour to Gallipoli .

Highlights

• Explore the ancient city of Troy and learn the legend of the Trojan Horse
• Tour the famed battlefields of the Gallipoli Campaign
• Admire the Kilitbahir Fortress at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles

Description

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

Includes

Transportation by a no-smoking, air-conditioned coach in European city center hotels English-speaking guide Breakfast (in the hotel) Restaurant lunches (First Day) Entrance fees Overnight accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund