A Day in Troy

Discover the ancient city of Troy, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and scene of the famous siege.

After an early start we'll drive southwards towards Troy, making a brief halt for breakfast before stopping for lunch at the coastal town of Eceabat. Then we'll take a 20-minute ferry ride across the Dardanelles to Canakkale where we'll board the bus for the drive to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Troy.

On the one hour walking tour of the site, you'll learn all about the fascinating history of the area, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the area, how it started up as a small hamlet in neolithic times before growing to become one of the most powerful Bronze Age cities in the world. You'll hear how it was successively invaded, conquered, destroyed and rebuilt by all the usual suspects including Hittites, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines before finally falling into obscurity and ruin. It was then rediscovered by pioneering German archaeologist Schliemann in the 19th Century. The learn all about the Trojan Wars, immortalised by Homer, with beautiful Helen, impetuous Paris, brave Achilles and the wooden horse that has now become the symbol of the site. After the tour we will return to Canakkale to take the ferry back across the Dardanelles, arriving at Istanbul at about 11pm.



Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel lobby.
Start or opening time: 6.30am.
Languages: Includes services of an English-speaking guide.

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Assistance or guided tour

Admissions

Drinks

Full Day in English

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 7 years