Troy and Gallipoli Day Trip from Canakkale

Name: Troy and Gallipoli Day Trip from Canakkale
Brand: Hassle Free Travel
SKU: 37c51b05-f529-4155-a036-9f75fed451fe

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Summary

Depart central Canakkale by air-conditioned minivan and travel to the archaeological site of Troy. On route, hear the tale of Troy, the ancient city thought to be the setting of Homer’s Iliad, an 8th-century BC story that tells of the Trojan War between the Greeks and the Trojans triggered by the abduction of Helen by the Trojan prince, Paris. Learn about the discovery of the ruins in the 1870s and today’s ongoing excavations. Nine cities have been found here, dating to 3,500 BC, including sacrificial altars and 3,700-year-old city walls. Explore the remnants, hearing about the first house of Troy, from 3,000 to 2,500 BC, through to Troy IX, and seeing highlights including the Odeon (Concert Hall), and the replica of the wooden Trojan Horse used to sack the city. After lunch in Canakkale, continue to Gallipoli’s WWI battlefields, the scenes of the bloody 1915 Allied-Turk campaign. Hear the story behind the battles as you visit sites including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, and the Nek and Walker’s Ridge. Plus, honor those who died at Ari Burnu, the Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Cemetery, the Turkish Memorial, and Chunuk-Bair. Your trip then concludes at the departure point in Canakkale.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

This is a great tour for those who have limited time in Canakkale and want to see the ancient city of Troy and Gallipoli ANZAC Battlefields in one day. This tour will explore the Gallipoli and Troy region in one day with pick up from one of Canakkale's hotels. In Troy, you will spend the morning visiting the ancient city until it is time to visit ANZAC battlefields including ANZAC cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial. The tour returns to Canakkale in the afternoon.

What’s included?

Lunch
Local guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hassle Free Travel

About operator:

The extensive tour packages and itineraries that we offer is the culmination of a journey which started in 1989 with the opening of Anzac House in Cannakale.We soon realised the need for a local travel agency to work in conjunction with Anzac House and in 1990 Hassle Free Travel Agency was born. In 1991 we drew up and launched our now world famous Hassle Free daily tours to and from Istanbul and Selcuk.Over the years we have, through experience and the suggestions from our clients, expanded our Hassle Free tour packages to cater for the needs of all travellers. Through this we have become a household name and the travel agency of choice when either visiting the Gallipoli battle fields during the year or over the ANZAC Day period or when visiting the ancient city of Troy or any of the other amazing sites that Turkey has to offer.We pride ourselves on always having the friendliest and most informed staff to assist you, highly qualified tour guides that are experts in their fields to guide you, the best and cleanest accommodation to stay in and safety conscious drivers to transport you.Since our launch we have catered for more than a hundred thousand guests and we still abide by our original philosophy of No Hassles! No Worries!My team and I will be honoured to be your host while visiting our amazing and unique country and we will strive to make your visit a memorable and unforgettable experience.