Istanbul Trip Overview
Go on an epic adventure by visiting the the legendary, ancient city of Troy. Begin your trip by getting picked up from your hotel accommodation in central Istanbul. You will get down at the town of Eceabat, where you will feast on a delicious meal at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will get to wander around the ancient ruins of the city where the ancient Greek story of The Iliad is set in. Drop by the majestic remains of many of its architectural marvels, such as the Odeon, a stage where poetry recitals and musical performances took place; the ruins of the Temple of Athena; the Bouleuterion, where political affairs were discussed. You will get to witness excavations currently in progress as well as a towering replica of the Trojan Horse. You will get glimpses of Turkey’s past and learn more about Greek mythology. You will even go on a ferry ride on the Dardanelles, a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia; you will be in between two continents at once!
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Duration: 17 hours
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Go on an epic adventure by visiting the the legendary, ancient city of Troy. Begin your trip by getting picked up from your hotel accommodation in central Istanbul. You will get down at the town of Eceabat, where you will feast on a delicious meal at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will get to wander around the ancient ruins of the city where the ancient Greek story of The Iliad is set in. Drop by the majestic remains of many of its architectural marvels, such as the Odeon, a stage where poetry recitals and musical performances took place; the ruins of the Temple of Athena; the Bouleuterion, where political affairs were discussed. You will get to witness excavations currently in progress as well as a towering replica of the Trojan Horse. You will get glimpses of Turkey’s past and learn more about Greek mythology. You will even go on a ferry ride on the Dardanelles, a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia; you will be in between two continents at once!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Canakkale, Canakkale, Canakkale Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Canakkale
Stop At: Troya Tarihi Milli Parki, Canakkale Turkey
The Trojan Horse,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Troy (Truva), Canakkale, Turkey
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Troy
Stop At: Canakkale Truva Heykeli, Kayserili Ahmet Pasa Caddesi, Canakkale Turkey
Troy
Duration: 1 hour
