Highlights
- Private Transportation: Enjoy a comfortable, flexible journey with stops as you wish.
- Expert Local Guide: Discover the history and myths of Troy with a professional guide.
- Explore Troy's Ruins: Visit iconic sites, including the legendary Trojan Horse and ancient city walls.
- Year-Round Availability: Convenient daily departures to suit your schedule.
Inclusions
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul for the tour
- Private vehicle and private driver on the tour
- Private Troy tour
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Private Professional English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees to the various sights on the program
- Parking and road tolls
- Ferry tickets on the Dardanelles
- Local taxes and service charges
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Breakfast & dinner
- Optional Gallipoli 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 the Ancient City of Troy from Istanbul
Morning Departure:
- 07:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul by private car and driver.
- Drive to Troy via Tekirdag, Kesan, Eceabat, and Canakkale.
Midday Arrival in Eceabat:
- 12:00 PM: Arrive in Eceabat for a local lunch at a restaurant.
- 1:30 PM: Begin your fully guided Troy private tour.
Troy Private Tour Highlights
- The Trojan Horse: See the replica of the wooden horse featured in the movie Troy. Learn about the legendary Trojan Horse and its critical role in the fall of the ancient city.
- Key Figures of Troy: Hear fascinating tales about Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Hector, whose stories have been immortalized in The Iliad.
- 3,200-Year-Old City Walls: Marvel at the ancient walls of Troy VI and VII, which stood as strong defenses during the Trojan War.
- The Scaean Gate and South Gate of Troy VI: Walk through the gates that played significant roles in the city’s history, including the Scaean Gate mentioned in The Iliad.
- Temple of Athena: Discover the remains of this once-majestic temple dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.
- Roman Bath and Odeon: Explore the ruins of the Roman bath and the Odeon, a music theater where performances once captivated audiences.
- Bouleuterion and Agora: Visit the Bouleuterion, where city decisions were made, and the Agora, Troy’s vibrant marketplace.
- Sacrificial Altars: Learn about ancient religious practices and the significance of these altars.
- Schliemann’s Trench: See the trench that archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann excavated to uncover Troy’s layers and history.
- The Ramp and Walls of Troy I and II: Admire the oldest layers of Troy, showcasing its early architectural evolution.
Return Journey
17:00: Conclude the Troy tour and take a ferry back to Eceabat. Then, depart for Istanbul.
21:30: Arrive in Istanbul and transfer back to your hotel.
End of the Tour
Thank you for choosing us for your journey to Troy! We hope you enjoyed your experience.
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