2 Days Gallipoli and Troy Tours from Istanbul

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2 DAYS GALLIPOLI AND TROY TOURS FROM ISTANBUL Overview:

Delve yourself into the famous battles by visiting the Gallipoli and Troy during your 1 night and 2 days Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul. Visit Gallipoli with our professional tour guide and explore the battlefield where Australian and New Zealand army corps and Turkish troops fought during the World War I. At night take rest at the hotel in Canakkale. Next day i.e. on day 2, we will be travelling to see the historic Troy where you will come across Trojan War and wooden Trojan horse that was used to penetrate Troy’s defense.  You will be enjoying a completely tour guided trip, with three meals included, and transfer from and to Istanbul.

Highlights:          

  • A 1 night and 2 days Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul that includes the round trip transport, the bloodiest campaigns
  • See the battlefield of Gallipoli Peninsula and ANZAC Cove (where the forces of New Zealand and Australia landed on April 25th,1915) 
  • Explore Troy and see replica wooden horse
  • One night luxurious stay in Canakkale
  • Three meals included

What to expect:

Your Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul include transfer from and to Istanbul. On day 1 you will journey to Gallipoli via an air-conditioned coach. You will be enjoying a complementary lunch. In the evening you will go to a 5-star hotel accommodation at Canakkale. Also, you will be amusing your taste buds with dinner that is also included in the tour. On day 2, you will be getting breakfast and afterward we will be leaving for Troy. After having lunch at your own expense, we will be exploring the Canakkale before going back to Istanbul that night.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale

We will be leaving for Gallipoli in an air-conditioned coach for our Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul and will head towards the Gallipoli Peninsula. It is the place where the bloodiest scenes of World War I actually took place. As we will be picking you early morning hence you must have breakfast before we reach you. This breakfast will not be included in the Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul.

After four hours drive, we will arrive at Gallipoli where there are memorials testifying the Allied campaign of 1915-1916. Enjoy and explore the main battle sites and memorials while our tour guide will explain the events that actually occurred there. See the trenches of the Turkish and the allies at Johnson’s Jolly. Also, view The Nek; mountain that presided over Australian attack.

Pay your respect at the Australian Lone Pine cemetery and memorial. We will also be visiting the New Zealand memorial at Chunuk Blair. During the Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul take a break and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. This lunch is included in the tour.

Enjoy your stay at the 5 start Kolin hotel in central Canakkale or similar.           

Day 2: Canakkale – Troy – Istanbul

Take breakfast at the hotel and then gear yourself to your journey to Troy that is around half an hour away by the road during your Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul. Troy is a UNESCO-listed archeological gem, a city that is believed to have been dreamt of by the poet Homer until it was discovered. Trojan War is the main reason for which the city is actually famous for. It was when Greek forces entered the city in a giant wooden horse. Gaze around and relive the history of the city as explained by the tour guide. The guide will also be explaining about the Greek myth of Trojan prince (Paris) and his fight with Helen (Zeus daughter) that actually triggered the war.  Replica of the giant horse is also there to be explored.

Afterward, we will return to Canakkale and you will be in a position to spend your afternoon according to your wish. You might have lunch that will not be included in the Gallipoli and Troy tours from Istanbul and then explore the other sight in the town. Around 6 pm you will be boarding in the coach to journey back to Istanbul.

Inclusions:
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transportation via air-conditioned coach
  • Overnight luxurious accommodation in a 5-star hotel
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Local guide
Exclusions:
  • Drinks, food (unless they are specified)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Your Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul will give you ever lasting memories. In case you want to know about more of such tours, you should visit the following link https://www.haqqitours.com/

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