Troy Tour from Istanbul with 1 Night in Canakkale

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

This two-day group package takes you from your Istanbul hotel to Troy for a full guided afternoon, then puts you in a Canakkale hotel for the night. Day 2 has nothing planned except breakfast and check-out at 11:00. The package ends in Canakkale and does not include the trip back to Istanbul, which makes it a one-way start for travellers continuing to Gallipoli or down the Aegean coast.

It suits people who want Troy without a fifteen-hour return drive on the same day, and travellers already planning a route south who need a first stop. The price is from $180 per person.

What happens on Day 1?

You are collected at 06:30, depending on your hotel's location, and drive about five hours west. At 12:30 the group stops in Eceabat for lunch, which is included, though drinks are not. At 13:00 you head to Troy with your guide. Eceabat lies on the European side of the strait, while Troy is on the Asian side near Canakkale, and the page does not explain how the crossing fits into the half hour between lunch and the visit, so ask us. The site visit ends at 16:00 and you transfer to your hotel in Canakkale.

Which parts of Troy does the guide show us?

The visit covers Troy Ancient City, the Trojan Horse made for the 2004 film, the sacrificial altars, the walls from around 1700 BC, the foundations of the Troy I houses from 3000 to 2500 BC and the agora from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The plan describes "eight archaeological stops", but only six are listed, so do not expect two extra sites. The afternoon slot from 13:00 to 16:00 leaves time to ask questions and take photos without rushing. See also our Troy destination page.

How do we get back to Istanbul, or onward?

The return is not included. Services end after check-out on Day 2, and the page says a ride back to Istanbul or another onward transfer can be arranged separately in advance at extra cost. Tell us your plan when you book so we can quote it together with the package. If you want the round trip built in, the Troy day tour from Istanbul, from $152 per person, brings you back the same evening, though the day runs from about 06:00 to 21:00.

Is Gallipoli included?

No. The package lists Gallipoli under destinations, but the itinerary covers only Troy and the night in Canakkale. Because you are already in Canakkale on Day 2, it is easy to add the battlefields as a separate booking: the Gallipoli half-day tour from Canakkale is from $86 per person, and the Cape Helles and ANZAC tour from Canakkale is from $211 per person. If you would rather do Gallipoli from Istanbul with the same kind of night stop, see the 1-night Gallipoli tour from Istanbul. Background is on our Gallipoli destination page.

Where do we sleep?

You spend one night in a Canakkale hotel with breakfast. The FAQ points to a Hotels section that lists hotels by class, but no hotel name or category appears in the package text, so ask which hotel is planned for your date. Breakfast is at 08:30 on Day 2 and check-out at 11:00, so the morning is relaxed. Dinner on Day 1 is not included. The Day 1 summary also mentions "bus tickets" while the inclusions describe an air-conditioned vehicle; ask us to confirm in writing how you travel.

How demanding is the trip?

Physically it is easy. The hard part is the early start and the drive of about five hours. At Troy you walk for most of the afternoon on uneven paths between the excavation layers, with little shade, so wear shoes with a good grip and bring a hat, water and sun cream in warm weather and a waterproof layer in the cooler months. Pack overnight things in a small bag so the hotel stop is simple.

Can we change the plan or extend the trip?

Yes. The FAQ says the route can be adjusted: add days, switch cities or choose another hotel, with the price updated. One option from Canakkale is to head south towards Pergamon and Ephesus; the Troy and Pergamon tour from Canakkale to Kusadasi, from $311 per person, moves you that way, though it also visits Troy, so ask us to build the route without a repeat. Our Pergamon destination page explains what is there.

How do we book?

Use the booking form on this page to choose your date and number of guests, or message us on WhatsApp with your hotel address and onward plans. The form lists start times from 08:00 to 14:00, while the itinerary starts with a 06:30 pick-up; go by the time we confirm. We send you the plan, the hotel, any onward transfer and the final price in writing before you pay.