Gallipoli & Troy Tour
2 Day Tour / By Bus
Day 1 – Istanbul-Gallipoli
Departure everyday in the morning from Istanbul. We drive to Gallipoli
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.
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, we 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 a S-class, individually chosen hotel
*Accommodation is 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 and Lunch
Excludes:
*Drinks with meal |