Highlights
- Explore the legendary city of Troy, famous for its role in the Trojan War and the iconic Trojan Horse. Visitors can see the ruins and learn about the city's rich history.
- Visit the historic Gallipoli battlefields, significant for their role in World War I. Key sites include ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and various memorials dedicated to the soldiers who fought there.
- Experience a scenic ferry ride across the Dardanelles Strait, offering picturesque views and a unique perspective on this historically strategic waterway.
- Enjoy authentic Turkish meals during the tour, often featuring local specialties and providing a taste of the regional flavors.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your hotels in Canakkale
- Ferry tickets on the Dardanelles
- English guiding service during the Troy and Gallipoli tour
- Entrance fees to the sights on the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Local taxes
- Parking and road tolls
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Optional Canakkale tours
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
Gallipoli and Troy Tours from Canakkale
Morning: Pick-Up and Troy Tour
08:00 – 09:00 AM: Pick-up from hotels in Canakkale region. Meet the local tour guide and drive to the ancient city of Troy.
Key Highlights of the Troy Tour:
- Trojan Horse (featured in the movie Troy).
- Historical insights about Helen of Troy and the Trojan War.
- Battle tales of Achilles and Hector.
Sites to Explore in Troy:
- The Trojan Horse in the ancient city.
- 3,200-year-old city walls of Troy VI and VII.
- East Gate of Troy VI (VIP entrance).
- Temple of Athena.
- Walls of Troy II and Megaron House.
- The ramp of Troy II and the trench of Schliemann.
- Scaean Gate and Sanctuary (Sacrificing Altars).
- Roman Bath and Odeon (Music Theater).
- South Gate and Gate of Troy VI (entry point of the Trojan Horse).
- Bouleuterion and Agora (Marketplace).
Midday: Ferry to Eceabat and Lunch
- 11:45 AM: Drive to Canakkale ferry station and board the ferry to Eceabat on the Gallipoli peninsula.
- 12:10 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Gallipoli Dardanelles Tour
13:00: Start the fully guided Gallipoli tour.
Key Highlights of the Gallipoli Tour:
- Anzac Cove: Learn about its historical significance.
- Brighton Beach: The intended landing beach.
- Memorial Sites and Cemeteries:
- Beach Cemetery (grave of John Simpson).
- Ariburnu Cemetery.
- Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and ANZAC trenches and tunnels).
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial.
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
- Quinn’s Post and Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial.
- Respect to Mehmetcik Memorial.
- Other Key Locations:
- Walker’s Ridge Cemetery.
- The Nek.
- Baby 700.
- Battleship Hill and Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters.
Evening: Return to Canakkale
5:15 PM: End the Gallipoli tour and drive to the Eceabat ferry station.
5:40 PM: Take a ferry back to Canakkale.
6:00 PM: Arrive at Canakkale ferry station and transfer back to your hotel.
The tour ends. Thanks for choosing us!
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