Day Trips from Istanbul to Troy

Full Day Tour Lunch Included Early morning depart from hotel and transportation to Canakkale 07:00 am We will visit the legend city of Troy and a replica of the wooden trojan horse, excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, the fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and gateway entrance, temple of Athena- the focal point of a great annual festival in honour of the goddess Athena, the entrance ramp to Troy ll and the Odeon. Learn about the most epic battle in the history of men from your tour guide. You will visit European side of Dardanelles in Eceabat. You will have a short time to wander around in pleasant fishing town, before returning to Istanbul 22:00 pm.

Set out early in the afternoon for a tour of Troy. After lunch in Eceabat, take a boat across the Dardanelles and travel to the famed Trojan Horse from the days of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. After the tour, head back to Istanbul.

Explore one of the most famous cities of antiquity on a full-day sightseeing tour from Istanbul. Journey by comfortable coach through the lush Turkish countryside and take a ferry ride across the Dardanelles Strait to Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins, the replica of the Trojan Horse, and the Roman Temple, while learning about the civilisations that one stood here.

Visit the ancient kingdom which inspired the blockbuster film Troy and get an insight into the epic battle between the Trojans and the Greeks. You'll also have a chance to cruise on the Dardanelles Strait and view and climb a replica of the wooden Trojan Horse. Admire ancient ruins from 3000 BC, sacrificial altars, the Bouleuterion, the Odeon and more. Finally, enjoy free time wandering this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Troy recently celebrated two decades as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s never been a better time to go. Even if you can’t spare more than a day out of your Istanbul itinerary, this day trip from the capital lets you discover Troy’s storied history in person without even checking out of your Istanbul hotel. Make the most of your day with an early morning departure, returning to Istanbul in time to rest for another busy day exploring the capital. Bring Troy to life with an English-speaking tour guide Don’t go hungry: lunch are included Spare yourself the hassle of renting a car or organizing a multi-day trip Breath easy: make the journey north in a non-smoking minibus..

Travel from Istanbul to Troy on a shared day trip with an English-speaking guide. Explore the ancient site and learn about the city’s history and the stories associated with Homer’s Iliad. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, ferry fees, lunch and entrance to the Troy ancient site are included. Please tell us about dietary requirements before travel. Allow approximately 10–13 hours for the full trip, including the return journey. Your hotel pickup time is confirmed the day before. Personal expenses and gratuities are excluded.

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Troy Ancient City Fought over for thousands of years & included now on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list, Troy continues to inspire us with its history. Over the millennia the Dardanelles strait has been the scene of countless wars owing to its strategic position between two continents (Europe & Asia) & two seas (the Mediterranean & the Black Sea). From the Trojan War, thought to have taken place in 1180 B.C. & chronicled by the Anatolian epic poet Homer in his immortal Iliad, to the Battle of Gallipoli in the First World War, the purpose has always been the same: to rule East & West by controlling the Dardanelles.

Discover more than 3,000 years of history in a single day on a small-group tour to the ancient city of Troy. Departing from Istanbul, you’ll begin with a scenic ferry ride on the Sea of Marmara to Canakkale. Then, follow your guide to Troy's archeological landmarks, including the Odeon, sacrificial altars, and senate building. You’ll also see the Trojan horse used in the 2004 film ‘Troy.’

Embark on a moving day trip to explore the WWI battlefields, trenches and memorials of the Gallipoli Peninsula on this full-day tour from Istanbul, including lunch. Hear about the bloody battles of the Gallipoli Campaign as Turkish and ANZAC troops fought over control of the Dardanelles strait and visit the many war cemeteries, including the Beach Cemetery where the grave of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick lies.

Visit the ancient city of Troy with ease on this full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from many Istanbul hotels. Stop at the Trojan Horse, a replica of the mythical device that toppled Troy, the ancient city walls, and more, and learn about the history and myths of Troy from your guide. Pause midday for a local lunch.

Visit the legendary city of Troy on this day-trip from Istanbul. Feast on Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant when you arrive in Eceabat. After lunch, wander around the ancient ruins of Troy, including the Odeon stage, the Bouleuterion and a replica of the Trojan horse. Witness ongoing excavations and learn more about Greek mythology. You will even go on a ferry ride on the Dardanelles between Europe and Asia.