2 days
Specific Tour
20 people
English
Embark on a two-day expedition from Istanbul to Kusadasi, exploring three of Turkey’s remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites. Commence your journey by delving into the historic WWI battlegrounds of Gallipoli, where you’ll pay homage to the ANZAC and Turkish troops at dedicated cemeteries and memorials. Following an overnight stay in Canakkale, proceed to the ancient city of Troy, where you’ll be captivated by the millennia-old city walls, Sacrificial Altars, Houses of Troy, and a reconstructed Trojan Horse. Conclude your odyssey with a visit to the ancient city of Pergamon before wrapping up your tour in Kusadasi, the gateway to Ephesus.
Please note that this tour ends in Kusadasi and accommodation is not included. You can book your hotel on your own or we can suggest you some options.
Start the day from your hotel in Istanbul and take a 5-hour drive to Eceabat, the nearest town to the battlefields of Gallipoli. Take a break on half way around 09.00 - 09.30 for refreshments. If you like you can have a light breakfast ( extra) because lunch will be served around 12.00 After having lunch visit the ANZAC sites such as Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, Anzac Commemorative Site, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and more. At the end of the tour overnight will be at your hotel.
Overnight 4* Akol Hotel or a similar one.
Troy Start the day with a 30-minute short drive to the legendary ancient city of Troy. Visit the new Museum of Troy and see the unique artifacts which were found around Troy. In the afternoon visit the site of Troy with a professional English-speaking guide and learn about the myths, legends and archaeology of Troy. Pergamon Ancient City After a 3-hour drive from Troy and lunch visit the stunning Acropolis of Pergamon which was once the ancient world's major power. See and learn about the Library once held 200.000 books, the Temple of Athena, the Temple of Trajan, the Altar of Zeus ( Now at BERLIN MUSEUM ) The Gymnasium situated on terraces, the lower Agora, the Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000 and Temple of Dionysus, After the tour finishes drop off will be at your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi. Please note that this tour ends in Kusadasi and accommodation is not included. You can book your hotel on your own or we can suggest you some options.
The primary language for group tour guidance is English or multilingual available. Tours in languages other than English are available exclusively as private tours. Please note that there might be a price variation for different languages. Kindly specify your preferred language for the tour if it's not English!
Tour fees include professional English guide service or assistant service. In half-day tours, meals are not included, but in full-day tours, a set menu or open buffet meal is generally included. Kindly refer to the tour description for a detailed breakdown of included and excluded services.
In group tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off are generally included. Rarely, some tours do not include hotel pick-up and drop-off or just drop-off. All private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. Please read the description carefully to find out.