Highlights
- Explore the legendary city of Troy, including the iconic Trojan Horse and ancient city walls, delving into its rich history and mythology.
- Visit significant World War I sites on the Gallipoli Peninsula's southern tip, such as the Helles Memorial and V Beach.
- Discover key locations associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, including ANZAC Cove.
- Enjoy a comfortable journey through the Turkish countryside, with picturesque views and informative commentary en route.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your central hotels in Istanbul
- English-speaking tour guide on the tours
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Lunches at the local restaurant
- 1-night accommodation with breakfast
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Breakfast on the first day
- Drinks at the lunches
- Optional Tours and sights
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.
- The pick-up in Istanbul is available from the locations of Sultanahmet, Fatih, Beyoglu and Taksim and Besiktas areas.
Istanbul to Troy & Campaign Cape Helles and Anzac
Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli Tour
06.00 – 06.30 am – Pick up from hotel in Taksim, Besiktas, Sisli, and Karakoy region
06.30 – 07:00 am – Pick up from the hotel in Sultanahmet, Beyazid, Sirkeci, Laleli, and Aksaray.
08.30 am – Have a stop for breakfast. (It will be your expense.)
11:45 am – Arrive in Eceabat and have lunch.
12.45 pm – Depart for Troy Tour. Take a ferry to Canakkale and drive to Troy Ancient City.
Highlights of Troy Ancient City Tour
On Troy tour, you will visit and hear about:
The Trojan Horse which was used in the movie Troy
Helen of Troy
The Trojan Wars
Battle between Achilles and Hector
The Trojan Horse which is in the Ancient City
The 3200 years old city walls of Troy VI and VII
The East gate of VI (VIP entrance of Troy VI)
The Temple of Athena
Walls of Troy II and Megaron House
The ramp of Troy II
Walls of Troy I (The oldest ruins of Troy)
The trench of Schliemann
The Scaean Gate
Sanctuary (Sacrificing Altars)
Roman Bath
Odeon (Music theater)
The Gate of Troy VI (Where possibly the tricky wooden horse was taken)
South gate of Troy VI
Bouleuterion
Ruins of Agora (Marketplace)
17.00 – End of the Troy ancient city tour. Transfer to hotel.
Then, check into the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Canakkale.
Day 2 – Gallipoli Cape Helles & Anzac Sights – Drive to Istanbul
Breakfast and check out from the hotel.
08:30 am – You will be picked up from the hotel for the full day Cape Helles and Anzac Sights of Gallipoli Campaign.
Highlights of the Gallipoli Cape Helles Tour
On Gallipoli Cape Helles tour, you are going to visit and hear about;
Cape Helles Memorial
Kilitbahir Fortress
Turkish Memorial
Turkish Canon Batteries
French Cemetery
Morto Bay (S Beach)
Overlook to V Beach from a Turkish Perspective
V Beach
V Beach Cemetery
Achi Baba Hill (The main objective of British Forces)
Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery
Alcitepe Village
Lancashire Landing Cemetery
Gallipoli Epic Simulation Center
Around noon – We will arrive back in Eceabat town and have lunch at the local restaurant.
13:00 – Drive to Anzac Cove for Gthe allipoli Anzac region tour.
Highlights of Gallipoli Anzac Sector Tour
ANZAC Cove
Brighton Beach
Anzac Commemorative Site
Ariburnu Cemetery
Beach Cemetery
Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels)
Respect to the Mehmetcik Statue
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
The Nek
Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
17.00 – Our Gallipoli tour will end and we’ll drive to Eceabat town.
17.30 – Depart from Eceabat for Istanbul.
22:00 – Arrival back to Istanbul and transfer back to hotels.
The tour ends in your hotel. Thanks for choosing us!
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