Troy and Gallipoli Day Trip from Canakkale
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At about 8:30am you will be picked up from the designated Canakkale hotel. Next, proceed to the ancient city of Troy in an air-conditioned coach.The guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse, and Helen of Troy. They will also explain the history and discoveries of the archaeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C.
You'll also see and hear about:
Sacrificial Altars.
The 3700 year old city walls.
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
The battle between Achilles and Paris.
Current excavations in progress.
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.
By 11:30am you will return to Canakkale then take the Kilitbahir Car Ferry across the Dardanelles. Before proceeding to the battlefields, lunch is provided at a restaurant. After lunch, the tour travels to the battlefield area and visits several areas including:
Brighton Beach
Beach Cemetery
Ari Burnu Cemetery
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly
57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
The Nek site of the famous Light Horse charge depicted in the 'Gallipoli' movie.
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
At approximately 6:30pm, you will return to Canakkale
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You'll also see and hear about:
Sacrificial Altars.
The 3700 year old city walls.
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
The battle between Achilles and Paris.
Current excavations in progress.
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.
By 11:30am you will return to Canakkale then take the Kilitbahir Car Ferry across the Dardanelles. Before proceeding to the battlefields, lunch is provided at a restaurant. After lunch, the tour travels to the battlefield area and visits several areas including:
Brighton Beach
Beach Cemetery
Ari Burnu Cemetery
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly
57th Regiment Turkish Memorial
The Nek site of the famous Light Horse charge depicted in the 'Gallipoli' movie.
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
At approximately 6:30pm, you will return to Canakkale
Included
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)
- Entry/Admission - Gallipoli Battlefield
- Entry/Admission - Anzac Cove
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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