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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Drive to Gallipoli, a pleasant drive that takes through the European (Thracian) lands of Turkey. Here you board a ferryboat to cross the Dardanelles Strait. On the other side of the Strait you will have local lunch. Then, visit to Gallipoli historical site including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Helen’s Troy. Return to Istanbul at late evening.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up central located hotels. If your hotel is located outside of our city limits, we might apply a supplement for pick up and drop off. Please contact with us upon your arrival and confirm your hotel location/pick up time.
Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey Board a ferry boat that will carry you to across the Dardanelles Strait. You will arrive to Troy after a short ferry ride 60 minutes
Troy (Truva), Canakkale, Turkey Here you will see legendary walls of Troy and the replica of the wooden Trojan Horse. Visit the archaeological site of this 5000 years old city, visualization the scene of Fall of legendary Troy in the Trojan War as described in Homer's Iliad. 120 minutes
Canakkale Truva Heykeli, Canakkale, Turkey You will see a reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse, the city ruins from a succession of 9 civilizations, the Roman Bouleuterion and onsite museum. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
The duration of journeys are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Thomas_H
15 Nov 2022
It was awesome to make it to Troy. Everyone was great getting us there and back safely and our tour of Troy was wonderful. Be prepared for a full day of travel. It is a long drive to Troy. The rest stops were nice and going across the Dardinelles by ferry was beautiful. Great site but a real effort to see Troy!!
676lis2020
14 Jan 2020
This day trip is well organized. They promptly pick you up early in the morning before embarking on the long drive to Troy. Once at Troy you get a guide to explain the history of the archeological sight. The information and history is interesting, but overall there is not a whole lot to do and see. This trip is good for the true history buffs that have an interest in ancient Greece and ancient Rome.
Amstraveler
11 Sep 2018
I had to come on this tour and am glad I did. I have always wanted to visit Troy and this one day excursion from Istanbul is an easy way to see the site. I didn't want to spend several days in the area. (Others went on a two day tour which included the WW1 sights at Gallipoli).
Why go ? Because you've read Homer and want to see where it all happened.
Why not go ? It's a long drive - over 5 hours there and a little less (traffic) back to your hotel. You leave around 0630 and return beteeen 2230 and 2300 - traffic permitting. Time in Troy 2-3 hours, which is plenty unless you're a fanatic. Day includes plenty (not too many) food and toilet stops, 2 ferry trips scross the Dardanelles.
Troy is a moderately interesting archaeological site - nine cities on top of each other, abandoned 1500 yesrs sgo, vandalised by German archaeologists 150 years ago and handled more carefully since then. A new and significant artefact museum is due to open later in 2018 ('in a few weeks' we were told) which will significantly increase the detail you can see.
If you're struggling with what excursions to choose from Istanbul ... I woud overall give this an average rank. Different prices through different agencies for the same tour so shop around a little. I found my €75 including lunch reasonable value for money.
This tour in
Istanbul
is organized by
Karavan Travel
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