Take a glimpse of past battles fought on Turkish soil as you embark on this small 2 day escorted tour. Walk through the sombre memorial sites of Gallipoli and explore the archaeological ruins of the infamous Trojan War in Troy before exploring the medieval fortified city of Canakkale.
Day 1 Istanbul - Canakkale
An early departure (06.30-07:00am) for a 5 hour drive along the Dardanelles Strait to the battlefields of Gallipoli. After a break for lunch in a local restaurant you will tour the Gallipoli peninsula with your guide and see the sombre sites of Anzac Cove, the Nek, Lone Pine, Conk Bair and the 57th regiment. On completion of the tour you will continue to Canakkale and be transferred to your hotel.
Stay at: Kolin Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Lunch
Day 2 Canakkale - Troy - Istanbul
After breakfast a short drive brings you to the ruins of Troy, founded 5,000 years ago and famous through the tales of the Trojan War in Homer’s Iliad. Tour the site with your guide who will explain the archaeological ruins of the nine cities found there and the famous tale of the Trojan Horse before being driven back to Canakkale. After an afternoon at leisure to explore the town you will be driven back to Istanbul, arriving at approximately 11.00pm.
Meals inlcuded: Breakfast
Exclusions: Any meals or services not mentioned, gratuities