Troy & Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul: 2 Days with Canakkale Hotel

Troy and Gallipoli from Istanbul with a night in Canakkale: the key facts

This is a two-day coach tour from Istanbul to the Dardanelles. Day 1 is an early start, a lunch stop in Eceabat and an afternoon guided tour of the Gallipoli battlefields, from Brighton Beach and ANZAC Cove to Lone Pine, the Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair. You spend the night in a hotel in Canakkale. Day 2 is a half-day tour of Troy, free time in Canakkale and the drive back to Istanbul late in the evening.

It suits Australians, New Zealanders and anyone interested in the First World War or the Trojan story who wants both sites on a budget, with an overnight stop instead of one very long day. The price is from $360 per person.

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is between 06:00 and 06:30 on Day 1, and you reach Eceabat at about 12:20 for a lunch break. The guided Gallipoli tour starts at 13:00 and you check in at your Canakkale hotel when it ends. On Day 2 the guide collects you at about 08:30 for Troy, and you are dropped in Canakkale centre at about 11:45. Departure for Istanbul is at about 18:00, with arrival around 23:00 and a transfer to your hotel. Plan nothing for that second evening.

Where can we be picked up?

The page says hotel pickup and drop-off are on the European side of Istanbul only, plus the Istanbul cruise port. If you stay on the Asian side, for example in Kadikoy, ask us before booking where you would need to meet the coach. Give us your hotel name and address when you book so the pickup time can be fixed. Cruise passengers should check that the return time on Day 2, around 23:00, fits the ship's schedule before booking.

Are the guide and entrance fees included?

The page is not clear. The overview and itinerary describe a fully guided Gallipoli tour and a guide who collects you for Troy, but the inclusions list only the pickup, the coach and one hotel night. No guide and no entrance fees appear there, and Troy normally has a ticket. Breakfast on Day 2 is mentioned in the itinerary but not in the inclusions either. Ask us to confirm in writing that the guide, the Troy ticket and the hotel breakfast are in the $360 price.

What does the Gallipoli part cover?

The afternoon follows the ANZAC sector of the Gallipoli peninsula: Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery with the grave of John Simpson, ANZAC Cove and Ari Burnu, where the landings began, Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly with a walk through the trenches, the Shrapnel Valley viewpoint, the Turkish Memorial, the Nek and Walker's Ridge, and Chunuk Bair, the main New Zealand memorial. It does not include Cape Helles. If you want that area too, see the Troy, Cape Helles and Gallipoli tour. Our Gallipoli guide has background.

What should we wear and bring?

The battlefields are cemeteries and memorials, so dress simply and behave as you would at any war grave. You walk on rough ground, including through old trench lines, so wear closed shoes with grip. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water for the afternoon, and a light jacket, as the peninsula can be windy. Food and drinks are not included, so bring cash or a card for the lunch stop in Eceabat on Day 1 and for meals in Canakkale.

What happens in the free time on Day 2?

After the Troy visit, which the page says lasts no more than two hours, you are dropped in Canakkale city centre at about 11:45 and are free until the evening departure at about 18:00. The page then says your guide will tell you the exact time and place to meet in Eceabat. Eceabat is on the other side of the strait from Canakkale, and the page does not say how you cross or who pays. Ask us to confirm the meeting point and the crossing in writing. Read more on Troy ancient city.

Is it a good choice for Anzac Day?

Probably not without checking first. 25 April is by far the busiest day of the year at Gallipoli, and the Australian government advises travellers to plan early for it. This tour's timetable, with Gallipoli in the afternoon and an ordinary hotel night, is built for normal days, not for the dawn service. If you want to travel for Anzac Day, contact us well in advance so we can tell you what is possible on that date.

Is there a private version?

Yes. The private 2-day Troy and Gallipoli tour from Istanbul uses your own vehicle and guide, so the timing can follow your pace. If you only have one day, the private Gallipoli tour from Istanbul covers the battlefields without the night. Our page on Gallipoli tours from Istanbul compares the options.

How do I book this tour?

Choose a date and the number of guests in the booking form on this page, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We send you a written plan with the pickup time, the Canakkale hotel name, the Day 2 meeting point and a clear list of what is included, including the guide and the Troy ticket. Check it before any payment, and read the cancellation policy before you confirm. The tour is operated by Viracocha Travel Turizm, TÜRSAB licence A-15751.