Troy Day Trip from Canakkale
Canakkale, Turkey
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Uncover the fascinating history and mythology of Troy on a guided tour that brings the past to life. Discover the tales of the legendary Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, and the epic Trojan Wars while exploring ancient ruins. Marvel at the 3,700-year-old city walls and the remains of nine cities, some dating as far back as 3500 B.C. Learn about ongoing excavations and Heinrich Schliemann’s groundbreaking discoveries that continue to unlock Troy’s secrets.
- Hear the mythology of the Trojan Horse & Helen of Troy
- Learn about Heinrich Schliemann’s groundbreaking discoveries
- Visit sacrificial altars and 3,700-year-old city walls
- Enjoy a guided 3-hour flexible tour with local experts
What's Included
- Local guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hassle Free TravelKemalpaşa, Cumhuriyet Blv. No:59, 17100 Çanakkale Merkez/Çanakkale, Türkiye
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
After pickup from your Canakkale hotel or Canakkale port, hop inside your air-conditioned vehicle, and travel south to the inland village of Gulpinar, near the site of the Apollon Smintheus.
Drink in views of rural Turkey on route, and hear fascinating background on the archaeological complex, and its centerpiece: the ruins of a once-grand, 2nd-century BC temple to Apollo, Lord of the Mice.
Hear how the temple was dedicated to Apollo, who became associated with smintha (mice) and wander around the crumbled temple to see its foundations and columns. Discover how the temple contained carvings depicting scenes from Homer’s Iliad, as well as images of sacred mice, and hear how, in Roman times, it was reported that mice were kept under the altar for veneration.
See other nearby relics including the remains of a Roman bathhouse, water channels, and a stone-paved road that once connected the temple to the neighboring city of Alexandreia Troa.
View other artefacts excavated from the site at the small Smintheus Museum (depending on opening hours), and then continue to the villages of Kocali and Akcakecili, home to what were once ancient granite quarries.
Marvel at the colossal, near-finished Roman-era columns that still lie here, including seven 39-feet (12-meter) pillar at the Kocali quarry, and 15 near Akcakecili, learning how they were sculpted straight from the bedrock and intended for transport to Rome.
After admiring the gigantic and near-perfect pillars, your trip concludes with a drop-off back at your Canakkale hotel.
Drink in views of rural Turkey on route, and hear fascinating background on the archaeological complex, and its centerpiece: the ruins of a once-grand, 2nd-century BC temple to Apollo, Lord of the Mice.
Hear how the temple was dedicated to Apollo, who became associated with smintha (mice) and wander around the crumbled temple to see its foundations and columns. Discover how the temple contained carvings depicting scenes from Homer’s Iliad, as well as images of sacred mice, and hear how, in Roman times, it was reported that mice were kept under the altar for veneration.
See other nearby relics including the remains of a Roman bathhouse, water channels, and a stone-paved road that once connected the temple to the neighboring city of Alexandreia Troa.
View other artefacts excavated from the site at the small Smintheus Museum (depending on opening hours), and then continue to the villages of Kocali and Akcakecili, home to what were once ancient granite quarries.
Marvel at the colossal, near-finished Roman-era columns that still lie here, including seven 39-feet (12-meter) pillar at the Kocali quarry, and 15 near Akcakecili, learning how they were sculpted straight from the bedrock and intended for transport to Rome.
After admiring the gigantic and near-perfect pillars, your trip concludes with a drop-off back at your Canakkale hotel.
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Troy (Truva)
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
From $480.00
per person-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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