Gallipoli & Troy Tour from Istanbul: 2 Days Private with Guide & Van
Overview
Gallipoli & Troy Tour from Istanbul: 2 Days Private with Guide & Van
Over two days this trip visits two of the most meaningful historic sites in Turkey. At Gallipoli you walk the battlefields, cemeteries and memorials of the First World War campaign and hear the soldiers' stories.
Troy and the Trojan Horse
The next day is about Troy, the city at the heart of Homer's Iliad, one of the most famous legends ever told. You explore the ruins and can pose for a photo beside the Trojan Horse.
Made for History Lovers
History enthusiasts, and any traveller curious to learn more about Turkey's past, will enjoy it. We arrange everything, so all you need to do is enjoy the trip.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Gallipoli Battlefields & Anzac Memorials
At 8:00 am your private guide collects you from your hotel, and you set off by private van for Gallipoli and its First World War battlefields. During the drive your guide explains the background to the campaign.
Today's stops:
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery (grave of John Simpson)
- Anzac Cove
- Ari Burnu (where the Anzacs first landed)
- Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial)
- Johnston's Jolly (walk through the Anzac trenches)
- Looking out over Shrapnel Valley
- Turkish Memorial
- The Nek and Walker's Ridge
- Chunuk Bair (the principal New Zealand memorial)
When the tour ends, your guide drops you at your hotel. Overnight in Eceabat.
Day 2 – Troy Ruins, Trojan Horse & Return to Istanbul
Your private guide and driver collect you at 9:00 am to explore Troy, its layers of ancient cities and the legends around them. Stops include:
- The Trojan Horse
- Troy Museum
- The sacrificial altars
- City walls that are 3,700 years old
- The houses of Troy I
- The Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
- The Odeon (Concert Hall)
- The layered remains of the successive settlements, Troy I through Troy IX
Once the visit is over, the van returns you to Istanbul and drops you at your hotel.
Our services end here. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again soon.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Licensed Tour Guide
- ✓Transportation by Private Van
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Hotel Bookings (Available Upon Request)
- ✕Meals & Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at no charge until 7 days before your tour and you receive a full refund. If you cancel within the final 7 days before the tour, no refund is given. All times shown are local.
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Two-day private Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul: the key facts
Over two private days from Istanbul you visit two of the most significant historic sites in Turkey, from $235. Day one is spent at Gallipoli among the battlefields, cemeteries and memorials of the First World War; day two brings the legendary ruins of Troy. The price covers your own licensed guide, museum tickets and attraction fees, and a private van that collects you from your hotel. On request we can book you a hotel near the Dardanelles.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 days |
| Cost | from $235 |
| Format | Private: just your group, with a licensed guide |
| Departure | Pick-up at 08:00 on day one from your Istanbul hotel |
| What is covered | Museum tickets and attraction fees, private van, private guide |
| Not covered | Tips, meals and drinks, hotel (available on request) |
Why see Gallipoli and Troy on one trip?
The two sit on either shore of the Dardanelles. That strait has driven history from the Trojan War told by Homer to the 1915 campaign at Gallipoli. Spreading the trip over two days, with a night near Canakkale, lets you see both properly and at an easy pace, instead of cramming them into one very long day out of Istanbul.
Which Gallipoli sites are on the route?
| Site | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Ari Burnu | Where the Anzacs first landed |
| Anzac Cove | Shore where troops from Australia and New Zealand landed in April 1915 |
| Beach Cemetery | A cemetery on the shoreline |
| Lone Pine | Memorial and cemetery of the Australians |
| Johnston's Jolly | Anzac trenches that have been preserved |
| Chunuk Bair | New Zealand memorial on the high ground |
| Turkish memorials | Honouring the Ottoman troops who defended the peninsula |
Visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and Turkey often find the day very moving, because your guide tells the stories of soldiers on both sides.
Which Troy sites are on the route?
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Trojan Horse | Well-known wooden replica at the entrance, a favourite photo spot |
| Troy Museum | Objects found on the site, displayed in a modern building |
| City walls | Defences dating from different eras of the city |
| Troy I to IX layers | Settlements stacked on one another across thousands of years |
| Odeon, Bouleuterion and sacrificial altars | Buildings for worship and civic life |
How does this trip compare with the other Gallipoli and Troy tours we run?
| Tour | Days | From |
|---|---|---|
| This two-day private trip | 2 days | $235 |
| Private one-day Gallipoli tour | 1 long day | $405 |
| Private one-day Troy tour | 1 day | $165 |
| Troy day trip with lunch and a ferry ride | 1 day, group | $175 |
We also run private Aegean tours of several days from Istanbul that carry on south to Ephesus and Pergamon; just ask.
Which season suits a Gallipoli visit?
Walking the battlefields is most comfortable in spring and autumn. The key date of the year is Anzac Day, 25 April, when dawn services are held at Gallipoli; the area is crowded then and you need to plan well ahead. Summer is hot with little cover, and winter is quiet but can be windy.
What should you pack?
Sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes and a jacket that blocks the wind on the exposed heights. Bring family details too if you are hoping to locate the grave or memorial of a relative; tell us in advance so the guide can plan the route around it.
How do you reserve?
Choose dates here and fill in the form, or send a WhatsApp message naming your Istanbul hotel and saying whether a room for the night is needed. We send the plan in writing, and payment is only due after confirmation. For other options, browse tours to Gallipoli, tours to Troy and our Turkey tour packages.
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