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2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

★★★★★4.7(820 reviews)Duration: 2 daysProduct code: 2354

Overview

The 2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul gives you the chance to go back in time and discover two of Turkey’s most memorable sites.

2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul kicks off early in the morning, meeting your guide in central Istanbul to step on your comfy vehicle for a voyage to Gallipoli’s historic battlefields.

After about a four-hour journey, arrive in Gallipoli to learn about the long and dreadful WWI campaign fought between the Ottoman Turks and Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Learn the story about the many soldiers who fell in Gallipoli for nearly eight months of the war as you walk with your guide through this historic site. See the most poignant Australian memorial section - Lone Pine.

Go to Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and discover a rare battleground where Allied troops were triumphant, but only for a short period. Continue to ANZAC Cove, where most battles had been fought to pay your heartfelt respects to the soldiers who we lost. Walk through Ari Burnu Cemetery, where 200 servicemen lay forever. See more memorials at Beach Cemetery, Brighton Beach, and the shady trenches at Johnson’s Jolly.

On the next day, head to Nusrat minelayer and Cimenlik Castle. Begin your walking tour and discover how Troy evolved and became a Bronze Age dwelling from a series of small villages only to fall as a Byzantine town. Hear about the old history of Troy and the Greek mythology of the Trojan War.

Be dazzled by these historical ruins and then see the timber-built Trojan Horse, the town’s icon. Afterwards, spend some free time snapping photos and walking around exploring the ruins at your own pace. Continue through one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, the 4,000-year-old city of Troy. Discover how Troy is thought to be the first place where people connected from the Mediterranean region and Anatolia (ancient Asia).

Finally, return to your Istanbul lodging where your tour ends in the late evening.

Highlights

  • Tour the WWI battlefields at Gallipoli and Troy
  • Visit memorials including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove and Brighton Beach.
  • Explore the archaeological site at Troy, learn about the Trojan War and see the famous wooden Trojan Horse.
  • Have free time to see the Gallipoli sights.

Good to Know

  • Scheduling: Shared Tour
  • Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Spanish
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Skip the Line Skip the Line
  • Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Pick-up service Pick-up service
    Pick Up and Drop Off from Istanbul Hotels
  • Easy Cancellation Easy Cancellation
    There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
    There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Inclusions

  • Tax Fees.
  • You Are Fully Insured For The Duration Of The Tour.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Luxurious Vehicles For Transportation.
  • Professional Tour Guide.

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fees.
  • Gratuities(Optional).
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Accommodation Fee.

What To Expect

  1. Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Çanakkale

    Early in the morning, meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel in central Istanbul or in a central Istanbul(prearranged pickup point) step on board your comfy vehicle for a voyage to Gallipoli’s historic battlefields. Along the way stopping briefly for a quick bite to eat (own expense). 

    After about a four-hour journey, we arrive in Gallipoli, learn about the long and dreadful WWI campaign fought between the Ottoman Turks and Australian, New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). 

    ANZAC, who was a member of the Allies, followed orders to attack Istanbul but were met by a surprisingly determined Ottoman Turk army who battled with them to a standstill. 

    Hear about the thousands of soldiers who fell in Gallipoli during nearly eight months of fighting,  walking with your guide through this historic site. 

    Begin your walking tour by exploring the most exciting battlefields and observing quaint memorials which are visited by many foreigners every year. 

    See the most poignant Australian memorial site - (Lone Pine). Then stroll to the trenches of the Nek while learning about the soldiers who attacked from the nearby forest. 

    Next, head to Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, discover a rare battleground where Allied troops were triumphant, but only for a short period. 

    Continue to ANZAC Cove, where most of the battles of the War had been fought, pay your heartfelt respects to the soldiers who had fallen and died here. 

    Then we will stroll through Ari Burnu Cemetery to see where 200 servicemen had fallen forever. 

    Observe more memorials at Beach Cemetery, Brighton Beach, and the sombre trenches at Johnson’s Jolly. 

    Stop for lunch about midway through your tour, take this time to explore and discover the hidden gems of this site at your own pace. 

    Then, meet your guide at a prearranged place and time to drive to your accommodation in central Çanakkale where you will have more free time.

  2. Day 2: Çanakkale – Troy – Istanbul

    After breakfast, we will depart from your hotel with your guide and head to Nusrat minelayer and Cimenlik Castle. 

    Start the day with a walking tour, learn how Troy evolved from a series of small villages to became a Bronze Age dwelling only to fall as a Byzantine town. 

    With your guide, hear about the ancient history of Troy and the Greek mythology of the Trojan War, a 10-year war started by the Trojan prince (Paris) who took off with Zeus’ daughter (Helen). 

    Admire these historical ruins and see the timber-built Trojan Horse, the town’s icon. Afterwards, you can take the time out to explore the ruins at your own pace. 

    Next, we will have lunch at a restaurant nearby, before continuing through one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, the 4,000-year-old ancient city of Troy. 

    Learn how Troy is thought to be the first place where people connected from the Mediterranean region and Anatolia (ancient Asia). 

    Finally, hop back on your coach and return to your Istanbul lodging where your tour ends in the late evening.

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Know Before You Go

  • Comfortable footwear will be important for you experience.

Traveler reviews

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  • Tina Harkin · IE2023-06-03
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We recommend it if you have this tour. It was excellent for us. A LOVELY TOUR!

  • Susie G · CH2023-06-03
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Lovely guide. One of the best tours I've had in a long time. Definitely recommend it.

  • Stephanie Clark · GB2023-06-01
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    I really enjoyed the service, would highly recommended this professional company and special thanks to our tour guide, she was punctual, friendly and knowledgeable , thanks a lot for this amazing experience.

  • Finlay (London) · GB2023-06-01
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our guide was the best guide! She was enthusiastic, gave us all the details and information perfectly. She was patient, kind and has the best spot for the perfect photos, it was like also going with a personal photographer. We loved her and everything, she thought us! It was a pleasure!

  • George H · US2023-05-27
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    My sister and I were at first concerned about this tour but everything was perfect so WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO OTHERS!

  • Ellliot C · AU2023-05-23
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The tour guide did give some interesting facts and all of them was great. Thank you, our guide for making our day magical.

  • Marina H · IT2023-05-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Tour guide was fantastic! We learned so much in such a short period of time. English was fantastic. Highly recommend it!

  • Lucy R · US2023-05-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    A very enjoyable tour, a really knowledgeable guide and , wonderful place! a must do tour for anyone.

  • Michele S · US2023-05-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This was a wonderful experience! the best was my guide and he has soo much knowledge about everything we visited. Well worth the time & money spent.

  • Brianna · GB2023-05-20
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    The tour was great. Really good tour for people who want to see everything in nice period of time and My guide was very informative. Thank you for this amazing experience!

  • vesperado · US2023-05-19
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    We were surprised by how much fun this tour was for us. We were concerned about spending the money for a private tour and maybe not being able to complete it. We were not disappointed. Thanks.

  • Ronald V K · AU2023-05-19
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Mostly thanks to our guide on this tour who knew EVERYTHING. We had our children with us and the tour was perfect for them as the guide was simply marvelled We can warmly recommend this tour and privatetour.com for their help also.

  • R Delaunay · CA2023-05-19
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    <p>Our guide was very knowledgeable about all the sites we were taken to and she was very friendly and accommodating with all of our requests. We would highly recommend taking this tour and in a timely manner where you are not rushed to do so.</p>

  • Sam W · GB2023-05-19
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    My guide was a great guide—very informative and organized in his delivery of information. It exceeded my expectations.

  • Diana D.C · PA2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    My son and I had an absolutely great tour. Thank you so much. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and answered every single question our group had, no matter how obscure or specific it was so I highly recommend this tour to anyone.

  • Karl T · ZA2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Do not hesitate to book this tour. The best was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic. She was knowledgeable and engaging.

  • Lewis1987 · CA2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    My review is simple this was a fantastic tour, it was private no queueing no hassle NO shopping trips perfect I had a wonderful time.

  • Alison Feltz · GB2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    Our tour was nothing less than excellent. The tour guide was full of information. She even changed the tour around to accommodate our needs.

  • John P · US2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    WE HAD A GREAT TOUR IN THIS CITY. WE LEARNED A LOT AND OUR GUIDE USED OUR TIME WELL. HE WAS A VERY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE TOUR GUIDE.

  • Ross B · AU2023-05-18
    ★★★★★ Traveler review

    This tour was incredible and This was one of our top experiences while in. We wish we could have this tour again. Highly recommend.

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