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Explore the ancient city of Troy on a full-day tour from Istanbul, and learn about its significance in Greek mythology. Marvel at the ruins of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the replica of the Trojan Horse
During the tour, you will be able to see :
• 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,
Additional Info
Duration: 16 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Explore the ancient city of Troy on a full-day tour from Istanbul, and learn about its significance in Greek mythology. Marvel at the ruins of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the replica of the Trojan Horse
During the tour, you will be able to see :
• 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,
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
06.00 Pick up from your hotel / hostel in Taksim area
06.30 – 07.00 Pick up from your hotel / hostel in Sultanahmet and transfer to Eceabat
12:00 Arrive in Eceabat and lunch at a local restaurant
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: 5 hours
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Troy Ancient City: Did you know that the ancient city of Troy was rebuilt 9 times? Imagine yourself tracing the remains of each city, while your kids play hide and seek around a replica of the famous Trojan Horse.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
7 BEST REASONS TO VISIT TROY
Troy Ancient City: Did you know that the ancient city of Troy was rebuilt 9 times? Imagine yourself tracing the remains of each city, while your kids play hide and seek around a replica of the famous Trojan Horse.
Year of Troy: 2018 was declared “Year of Troy” in culture and tourism to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Troys addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Troy Museum: The Troy Museum was built on the Troy archaeological site. This dreamy magnificent museum is open to visitors from all over the world.
Trojan War: Trojan War, which inspired many films and soap operas, is believed to have taken place here, and together with Homer’s depiction in Iliad, make Troy increasingly attractive.
First Beauty Contest: The first beauty contest in the world and the civilization it destroyed. The World’s First Beauty Contest was held here.
Trojan Horse: At the city centre of Canakkale, you can see the horse used in the film Troy (2004) featuring actors such as Brad Pitt and Eric Bana.
UNESCO: Troy Ancient City is included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Duration: 5 hours
