Pick up: On the day of this tour, a fully air-conditioned and comfortable bus will pick you up from your hotel in the city centre of Istanbul. A licenced tour guide will welcome you in the bus and explain the basic features of the schedule. The road trip towards Çanakkale lasts for few hours during which you will observe beautiful landscapes.

Çanakkale: The region of Çanakkale is one of the most important ones in Turkey. The broader area hosts various important archaeological sites attracting thousands of visitors every year. In addition, the region is important as many battles during WWI took place there.

Lunch: When you arrive at the region, a lunch break will be offered at the city of Eceabat. The freshly made lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

Trojan Horse: The starting point of your sightseeing experience will be the city centre of Çanakkale. There, you will observe one of the most known and important symbols of Troy, the infamous Trojan horse. This particular horse is not the original one but an official replica that forms a powerful symbol for the city. Do not miss the chance to snap some photos and admire its imposing size.

Troy Ancient City: For the next phase of this tour, you will be transferred to the ancient city of Troy. Back then, Troy was constructed as a dedication to the Gods. Thus, your first visit will be made at the city’s Sacrificial Altars. Nowadays, these are used as a source of information about the religious beliefs of that period.

Guided Tour: During your time there, you may also observe the ancient city walls. They were used for defensive purposes and archaeologists suggest that these walls are 3700 years old. Then, the tour guide will take you towards the houses of Troy. There, you will receive important information about the lifestyle of the people and the construction techniques that they were using. A final stop will take place at the ancient agora. That was the place where all the important decisions were made. In addition, it was the central merchandising point of Troy.

Return: By the end of your guided tour in Troy, you will return to the bus. A road trip back to Istanbul follows for few hours. The Troy Day Tour finishes during the afternoon when you arrive back to your hotel in the city centre of Istanbul.