Meet your guide at your Istanbul hotel for the trip to Eceabat, a town on the edge of the Dardanelles. Enjoy some time to explore the town’s sights, then pause for a traditional lunch by the water. Board a ferry for the scenic trip across the Dardanelles to Çanakkale, and continue south along the coast to Troy.
Stop at the Trojan Horse to see a modern take on Troy’s battles—you can even climb inside the structure, where Greek soldiers are said to have hidden after an unsuccessful 10-year siege of the city. Learn what is known, and what is believed about the legendary Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars and the House of Troy itself as you tour the excavations.
See how researchers have unearthed layer upon layer of history that reveal nine distinct periods, from the early Bronze Age to the Classical World. Tour the ancient city walls, and see the bouleuterion, sacrificial altars, the Odeon and ongoing excavations. Listen as your guide brings the epic battle between Achilles and Paris to life, then finish your walk through the ancient site and begin the return trip to Istanbul.
