Gallipoli - Troy Tours
2 Day Tour / By Bus
Day 1 –Istanbul-Gallipoli
06:30 Departure early in the morning from Istanbul.We drive to where
you will get information about the naval battle that took place in
the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to
the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including
original diary extracts and letters. Lunch at Eceabat.
We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the Anzac
Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you will visit
the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and Chunk Bair New
Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which was built
in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his successful siege of
Constantinople), we will return to Istanbul or cross the Dardanelles
to spend the night in Canakkale.
Day 2 – Troy-Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Troy. Here you will learn the mythology surrounding
Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have
been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to
3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy,
the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains
of Troy IX, the alters and the houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500
BC. After the Troy tour drive back to Istanbul or to Ephesus.
Tour includes:
*Pick up and drop off
*1 Night accommodation in Canakkale (3 star) with breakfast
*Professional English speaking tour guide and driver
*All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
*All of the tax and service charges
*All entrance fees
Excludes:
*Drinks with meals
This tour operates all year round (subject to weather conditions in
winter).
We can also extend your stay by adding more sights in Turkey
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