Turkey Thab Travel The Troy Day Trip from Istanbul is a full-day tour that allows you to explore the ancient city of Troy. Here's a summary of the tour itinerary and important information:
Tour Itinerary:
- 06:30 am: You will be picked up from your hotel or hostel in Istanbul.
- Drive to Troy Ancient City via Tekirdağ, Keşan, and Çanakkale.
- On the way to Troy, there will be a stop for breakfast (not included).
- 11:45 am: Arrive at a lunch stop in Eceabat, Canakkale.
- 12:45 pm: Begin the fully guided Troy Ancient City with Trojan Horse tour.
During the Troy tour, you will visit and hear about:
- The Trojan Horse used in the movie Troy.
- Helen of Troy.
- The Trojan Wars.
- The Battle between Achilles and Hector.
- The Trojan Horse located in the Ancient City.
- The 3200-year-old city walls of Troy VI and VII.
- The East gate of VI (VIP entrance of Troy VI).
- The Temple of Athena.
- Walls of Troy II and Megaron House.
- The ramp of Troy II.
- Walls of Troy I (The oldest ruins of Troy).
- The trench of Schliemann.
- The Scaean Gate.
- Sanctuary (Sacrificing Altars).
- Roman Bath.
- Odeon (Music theater).
- The Gate of Troy VI (Where possibly the tricky wooden horse was taken).
- South gate of Troy VI.
- Bouleuterion.
- Ruins of Agora (Marketplace).
- Late evening: Drive back to Istanbul.
- 22:00 - 22:30 pm: Arrive in Istanbul and be transferred back to your hotel. The tour ends.
Additional Information:
The exact pickup time will be provided at the time of booking.
You are kindly requested to arrive at the pickup point 15 minutes prior to the pre-advised pickup time.
It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a hat, especially as shade is limited in the summer.
The order of the tour itinerary may vary to avoid congestion.
This day trip from Istanbul offers a convenient way to explore the ancient city of Troy, including transportation, guided tours, and some meals, allowing you to experience the historical and archaeological wonders of this site.