- Duration: Approximately 16–18 hours
- Departure Time: Early morning (hotel pick-up around 6:00–7:00 AM)
- Return Time: Late evening (approximately 10:30–11:00 PM)
- Language: Guided in English
- Tour Type: Small group (private option available)
- Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
This full-day tour offers an unforgettable journey from Istanbul to one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world: the ancient city of Troy. After an early morning hotel pick-up, you will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Along the way, enjoy views of rural Turkey and a stop for breakfast (optional, at own expense).
In the town of Eceabat, a delicious local lunch awaits you before crossing the Dardanelles Strait by ferry. Once in Çanakkale, you'll continue to the ancient site of Troy, where myth and reality merge. Your expert guide will lead you through thousands of years of history, from the legendary Trojan War to the multiple archaeological layers of this once-great city.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (central Istanbul)
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Ferry crossing across the Dardanelles
- Entrance ticket to Troy ruins
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant (with soft drink)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- The tour starts early in the morning and ends late at night.
- Pick-up is only available from European-side hotels (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Şişli).
- There is a significant amount of walking on uneven ground.
- The tour runs in all weather conditions.
- Return time may vary due to traffic and ferry schedules.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
- Light jacket or layered clothing
- Reusable water bottle
- ID or passport (required for ferry)
- Snacks and a phone power bank