Istanbul Trip Overview
Take a break and leave chaos of Istanbul for a 2 day trip to visit Gallipoli & Troy. Drive along the sea of Marmara and enjoy the view of countryside Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops See the Brighton Beach, Arıburnu Cemetery, Commemorative Site where the ANZAC day is held, Lone Pine, Johnston’s Jolly;the original trenches, The Nek and Chunuk Bair on Day 1. Enjoy a lovely night in Canakkale, which is a welcomimg seaside town. On Day 2 visit the new Museum of Troy and see the unique artifacts. Learn from your guide the myths, legends and history of Troy, the fact and fiction that surround this ancient site. Explore 9 different cities. See the remains of the settlements of Troy laid one atop the other. Stand before ancient sacrificial alters and imagine. With unforgettable memories say bye to Gallipoli & Troy and drive back to Istanbul to be dropped off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Take a break and leave chaos of Istanbul for a 2 day trip to visit Gallipoli & Troy. Drive along the sea of Marmara and enjoy the view of countryside Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops See the Brighton Beach, Arıburnu Cemetery, Commemorative Site where the ANZAC day is held, Lone Pine, Johnston’s Jolly;the original trenches, The Nek and Chunuk Bair on Day 1. Enjoy a lovely night in Canakkale, which is a welcomimg seaside town. On Day 2 visit the new Museum of Troy and see the unique artifacts. Learn from your guide the myths, legends and history of Troy, the fact and fiction that surround this ancient site. Explore 9 different cities. See the remains of the settlements of Troy laid one atop the other. Stand before ancient sacrificial alters and imagine. With unforgettable memories say bye to Gallipoli & Troy and drive back to Istanbul to be dropped off at your hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli
Stop At: Gallipoli National Park, Kabatepe Mevki Eceabat Merkez, Eceabat, Gallipoli 17900 Turkey
06.00 Pick up from your hotel in Taksim area 06.30 – 07.00 Pick up from hotel in Sultanahmet and transfer to Eceabat 12:00 Arrive in Eceabat & lunch at a local restaurant 13.00 Depart from Eceabat for Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour Visiting; • Brighton Beach, • Beach Cemetery, • ANZAC Cove, • Ariburnu Cemetery, • ANZAC Commemorative Site, • Respect to Mehmetcik Statue • Lone Pine Australian Memorial, • Johnston’s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), • 57. Regiment Turkish Memorial • The Nek, • Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, 18.00 Arrive in Eceabat Overnight at your hotel (B&B)
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Anzac Hotel ( or similar ) in Canakakle ( 3 Star )( BB)
Day 2: Canakkale – Troy – Istanbul
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Free morning 13.00 Depart for Fully Guided Troy Tour Visiting; • The Trojan Horse, • Sacrificial Altars, • The 3700 year old city walls, • Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C. • The Bouleuterium (Senate Building). • The Odeon (Concert Hall), • Current excavations in progress. • Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. 17.30 Back from Troy Tour 18.00 Depart for Istanbul 23.00 Arrive in Istanbul and drop back to your hotel
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
