This long Gallipoli and Troy day trip from Istanbul brings together two of Turkey's most evocative historical landscapes in a single guided journey: the legendary city of Troy and the First World War battlefields of the Gallipoli peninsula. Leaving Istanbul early with a professional guide, you travel to the Dardanelles in an air-conditioned vehicle and return to your hotel at the end of the day, with the ferry crossing and entrance fees included.
This Gallipoli & Troy Tour also works as a shore excursion from the Istanbul cruise port — a popular choice for passengers who have one day ashore. As a private excursion it is fully flexible — pickup is right at the pier, the pace follows your group, and we make sure you are back on board well before departure. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Simply share your cruise itinerary and the date you are in Istanbul, and we will reserve your places.
The first visit is Troy, the archaeological site behind the tale of the Trojan Horse, Helen of Sparta and Paris, prince of Troy. Walking among the excavated walls and layers of settlement, you discover how myth and archaeology meet in one of the most famous ancient cities in the world. After a lunch stop in Canakkale, a ferry carries you across the Dardanelles, offering views of this strategic waterway where the naval battle of 18 March 1915 was fought.
On the Gallipoli peninsula you visit Anzac Cove, the landing beach that became the symbol of the campaign, and the war cemeteries at Beach Cemetery, Quinn's Post and The Nek. The tour also covers the memorials at Lone Pine, the Australian memorial, Chunuk Bair, the New Zealand memorial, and the British memorial at Cape Helles, while your guide recounts the courage of the soldiers on all sides. There is a dinner stop on the way back to Istanbul before you are dropped at your hotel, ending a full day of ancient legends and modern history, perfect for history enthusiasts and culture lovers.
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Gallipoli & Troy Programme Your day begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Istanbul and a scenic drive towards the Dardanelles with your English-speaking guide. The first destination is the ancient city of Troy, famous for the Trojan Horse and the story of Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan prince. Explore the archaeological site and learn how its many layers of settlement have shaped our understanding of this legendary city. After Troy, the group stops for lunch in Canakkale (at your own expense) and then boards the ferry to cross the Dardanelles, enjoying views of the historic strait. On the Gallipoli peninsula you visit Anzac Cove, the famous landing site, and the war cemeteries of Beach Cemetery, Quinn's Post and The Nek. The tour continues to the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and the British memorial at Cape Helles, while your guide explains the naval battles of 18 March 1915 and the bravery of the soldiers who fought here. Later in the day the group sets off back towards Istanbul, stopping for dinner along the way (at your own expense), and you are dropped off at your hotel at the end of this full-day tour.
Istanbul → Gallipoli → Troy → Istanbul Ancient → WWI Sites
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