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Gallipoli & Troy 2-Day Tour

A two-day tour combining the Gallipoli battlefields with the ancient city of Troy, including hotel and meals.

2 days / 1 nightDaily from IstanbulFrom $280

This two-day tour pairs the emotion of the Gallipoli battlefields with the legends of ancient Troy. Spend the first day among the WWI memorials, stay overnight in Canakkale, then cross to explore the ruins that inspired Homer's Iliad.

Overview

The Gallipoli and Troy tour is our most complete itinerary for travellers who want more than a rushed day trip. By spreading the journey over two days with an overnight stay in Canakkale, you avoid the punishing same-day return and gain the time to absorb both the battlefields and one of the ancient world's most famous cities.

Day one is devoted to the Gallipoli Peninsula. With a licensed battlefield guide you explore ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and the surrounding trenches and cemeteries, before settling into a comfortable hotel beside the Dardanelles for the evening, with dinner included.

On day two you cross the legendary strait to the ruins of Troy, where layers of cities stacked over thousands of years tell the story behind Homer's Iliad. Walking the ancient walls and seeing the reconstructed wooden horse is a striking contrast to the modern history of the day before, making this a uniquely rich two-day experience.

Tour Highlights

✓ Full ANZAC battlefield tour on day one
✓ Overnight stay in Canakkale by the Dardanelles
✓ Guided tour of ancient Troy on day two
✓ The legendary walls and the wooden horse
✓ A relaxed pace with no same-day return drive

Itinerary

Day 1 - morning
Depart Istanbul for the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Day 1 - afternoon
Battlefield tour: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and the trenches.
Day 1 - evening
Overnight stay and dinner in Canakkale.
Day 2 - morning
Cross to Troy for a guided tour of the ancient city.
Day 2 - afternoon
Return drive to Istanbul.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the Gallipoli and Troy tour?

The package includes round-trip transfer from Istanbul, one night of hotel accommodation in Canakkale, breakfast and dinner, licensed guides at both Gallipoli and Troy, and all site entrance fees.

Is the two-day tour better than a day trip?

If you have the time, yes. The overnight stay removes the long same-day return drive, lets you explore the battlefields at a relaxed pace, and adds the ancient city of Troy, which a one-day tour cannot include.

How far is Troy from Gallipoli?

Troy lies on the Asian side of the Dardanelles, a short crossing and drive from the Gallipoli Peninsula, which is why the two sites pair so naturally into a single two-day itinerary.

What kind of hotel is used in Canakkale?

We use comfortable, well-located hotels in Canakkale near the waterfront, with breakfast included, so you are well rested for the second day at Troy.