2 Days 1 Night Gallipoli & Troy Tour with Istanbul Explorer Pass
Step into the pages of history with a powerful 2-day journey from Istanbul to Gallipoli and Troy—two of Turkey’s most iconic and meaningful heritage sites.
With your Istanbul Explorer Pass, benefit from exclusive discounted rates:
• Double Room: €199 (instead of €225)
• Single Room: €219 (instead of €249)
Even better, this special offer can be used outside your pass's valid days, giving you flexibility in planning.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Gallipoli Battlefield Tour
• 06:00–07:00: Hotel pick-up from central Istanbul
• 12:15: Arrival in Eceabat
• 12:30: Lunch at a traditional local restaurant
• 13:00–18:00: Guided visit to historic Gallipoli sites:
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery
- ANZAC Cove
- Ariburnu Cemetery
- ANZAC Commemorative Site
- Mehmetcik Statue
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Johnston’s Jolly (trenches)
- Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery
- The Nek
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
• Overnight: Stay in Eceabat at a 3-star hotel
Day 2: Ancient Troy Tour
• Morning Free Time until pick-up at 13:30
• 14:00–16:45: Fully guided Troy tour with highlights such as:
- The legendary Trojan Horse replica
- 3,700-year-old city walls
- Sacrificial Altars
- Bouleuterion (Senate House)
- Odeon (Concert Hall)
- Ongoing excavation zones
- Ruins spanning Troy I to Troy IX
• 17:30: Return trip to Istanbul
• 23:00: Hotel drop-off
Why Take This 2-Day Tour?
This tour combines two major historical destinations—Gallipoli, a site of heroic sacrifice from World War I, and Troy, the legendary city of Homer’s Iliad. You'll get rich historical context, seamless transport, and the chance to stay overnight in the Canakkale region, where the Dardanelles meet myth and memory.
About Gallipoli: Where History Speaks
Gallipoli is not just a battlefield—it’s a memorial of bravery and honor. Visit trenches, cemeteries, and memorials where ANZAC and Turkish soldiers fought. Walk along Brighton Beach, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair, hearing stories of valor and humanity amidst war.
About Troy: The City of Legends
Troy, immortalized by Homer, invites visitors into the real-life ruins behind the myth. Discover multiple layers of ancient settlements, marvel at the famed Trojan Horse, and walk among ruins that have stood for millennia.