• Troy (Truva) - DAY 1 CANAKKALE – TROY – GALLIPOLI – ISTANBUL

08:30 Pick-up from Canakkale Hotels.
Travel to the ancient city of Troy in our air-conditioned, non-smoking tour bus.
The guide will share the mythology of Troy, the Trojan Horse, and Helen of Troy, along with the history and findings from archaeological excavations, starting with Heinrich Schliemann’s discovery in the 1870s to the present day. Nine cities have been uncovered, built one atop the other, dating back to 3500 B.C.
You’ll also learn about:
The Trojan Horse
Helen of Troy
The Trojan Wars
Sacrificial Altars
The 3700-year-old city walls
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
The battle between Achilles and Paris
Current excavations in progress
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX

• Hassle-Free Travel - 11:30 Return to Canakkale

11:45 Depart from Canakkale and cross the Dardanelles via Kilitbahir Car Ferry. Before heading to the battlefields, lunch is provided at the restaurant. After lunch, the tour continues by air-conditioned bus to the battlefield area, visiting:

• Gallipoli Battlefield - After lunch, the tour continues by air-conditioned bus to the battlefield area, visiting:
  Brighton Beach, the intended landing site, with swimming if weather permits.
  Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of ANZAC Cove, the landing site of the first wave of ANZAC troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign. John Simpson Kirkpatrick of “Simpson and his donkey” fame is buried here.
  Ari Burnu Cemetery on the northern tip of ANZAC Cove.
  Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive.

Johnston’s Jolly, where you’ll visit original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels.
57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
The Nek, site of the famous Light Horse charge depicted in the ‘Gallipoli’ movie.
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive, the highest point captured during the entire campaign.

• Istanbul - 18:30 Transfer to Istanbul & Drop off at Ataturk Airport or Old City and New City Hotels

• Local guide
• Lunch
• Round-trip shared transfer
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup

Ideal for those with limited time in Canakkale, this tour allows you to explore Troy’s ancient city and the Gallipoli ANZAC Battlefields in a single day, concluding with a journey to Istanbul. This expedition starts with a pickup from hotels in Canakkale, followed by a trip to Troy where you will explore the ancient city until lunch. Enjoy a meal by the Dardanelles before visiting ANZAC battlefields, which includes sights like ANZAC cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied Trenches), and the Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial. The tour will then proceed to Istanbul post the Gallipoli visit.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.