Highlights
- Flexible Travel – Enjoy private transportation with personalized stops en route.
- Expert Guidance – Explore Gallipoli and Troy with a professional local guide.
- Historic Sites – Visit iconic locations like the Trojan Horse and Gallipoli battlefields.
- Convenience – Round-trip from Istanbul with private hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Inclusions
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul for the tours
- Private vehicle and private driver on the tours
- Private Professional English-speaking local guide
- Private Gallipoli & Troy tours
- Entrance fees to the various sights on the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Ferry tickets on the Dardanelles
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Beverages at the lunch
- Breakfast & dinner
- Optional Istanbul Day 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.
Private Day Trip to Gallipoli & Troy from Istanbul
Early Morning Departure
- 05:00: Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul with a private car and driver.
- Drive to Troy via Tekirdag, Kesan, Eceabat, and Canakkale.
Guided Troy Private Tour
- 09:30: Arrive in Eceabat.
- 10:00: Take a ferry across the Dardanelles to Canakkale and drive to Troy.
- Explore the ancient city with your guide, including:
- Historical Highlights: The Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Trojan Wars, and the battle between Achilles and Hector.
- Key Sites: 3200-year-old city walls, Temple of Athena, Schliemann’s Trench, Scaean Gate, Roman Bath, Odeon, and ruins of the Agora.
- Famous Gates: East Gate (VIP entrance), South Gate, and Gate of Troy VI.
Lunch Break
- 12:15: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat.
Guided Gallipoli Private Tour
- 13:00: Depart for Gallipoli and visit key historical sites:
- Landing Areas: Anzac Cove and Brighton Beach.
- Memorials: Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, and Respect to Mehmetcik Memorial.
- Cemeteries: Beach Cemetery, Ariburnu Cemetery, Walker’s Ridge Cemetery, and others.
- Battle Sites: Johnston’s Jolly (trenches and tunnels), Baby 700, The Nek, and Battleship Hill.
- Key Locations: Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters and Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial.
Evening Return
- 17:30: Tour ends in Gallipoli.
- 18:00: Depart for Istanbul.
- 22:00: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer back to your hotel.
The Private Gallipoli & Troy Day Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two of Turkey’s most historically significant sites in one day. With a private guide and personalized itinerary, you’ll experience the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Troy and Gallipoli.
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