Private Gallipoli & Troy Tour From Istanbul

06:00 – Private Hotel Pickup in Istanbul

Your private driver meets you at your centrally located Istanbul hotel. Depart early for the Dardanelles region in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. A short comfort stop can be made during the journey.

09:30 – Arrival in Eceabat

Reach Eceabat and continue toward the ferry terminal. Depending on the operating schedule, the crossing time may vary slightly.

10:00 – Dardanelles Ferry Crossing

Cross from the European side to Çanakkale by ferry. Enjoy views of the Dardanelles before continuing by private vehicle to Troy Ancient City.

10:30 – Guided Troy Ancient City Tour

Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Troy with your licensed guide. The guided route is planned to include the principal remains and viewpoints.

Visiting Sights: Trojan Horse Replica → 3,700-Year-Old City Walls → Sacrificial Altars → Houses of Troy I → Schliemann's Trench → Temple of Athena → Scaean Gate → Troy VI East Gate → Roman Bath → Odeon → Agora

• Trojan Horse Replica: Begin with the best-known symbol of the Trojan War and hear how legend, literature, and archaeology meet at Troy.
• Ancient City Walls: See the massive defensive remains associated with the fortified Bronze Age settlement.
• Settlement Layers: Learn how successive cities were built on the same mound over thousands of years.
• Gates, Temples, and Public Buildings: Walk through the remains that reveal Troy's religious, political, and civic life.

12:15 – Lunch in Eceabat

Return toward Eceabat and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is included; drinks are extra.

13:00 – Private Gallipoli Battlefield Tour

Begin the guided Gallipoli program across the principal ANZAC battlefield and remembrance areas. Your guide explains the campaign through the geography, landing beaches, cemeteries, memorials, and surviving trench lines.

Visiting Sights: Brighton Beach → Beach Cemetery → ANZAC Cove → Ari Burnu Cemetery → Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial → Johnston's Jolly → Shrapnel Valley → Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial → The Nek → Chunuk Bair

• ANZAC Cove: Visit the small landing area that became one of the defining locations of the 1915 campaign.
• Lone Pine: See the Australian cemetery and memorial overlooking the former front line.
• Johnston's Jolly: View preserved trench positions and understand how close the opposing lines were.
• The Nek: Stop at the narrow ridge remembered for one of the campaign's most tragic attacks.
• Chunuk Bair: Finish at the elevated New Zealand memorial area with broad views across the peninsula.

17:30 – End of the Gallipoli Tour

Complete the battlefield route and prepare for the return journey.

18:00 – Departure for Istanbul

Travel back to Istanbul by private air-conditioned vehicle.

Around 22:00 – Hotel Drop-Off in Istanbul

Arrive in Istanbul and transfer directly to your hotel. Arrival time may vary according to traffic, ferry schedules, weather, and seasonal conditions.