Explore Gallipoli, Canakkale, and Tory

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Tour Code: ODY-TK-010

Destination: Turkey

Duration3 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Historical

About This Trip

This trip is for wartime histories lovers! Tour the Gallipoli Peninsula of Turkey to learn the history of World War Ⅰ and the Trojan War. You can see the battlefields of the 1st World War in Gallipoli, listen to the magical Greek mythology while standing by the huge wooden horse in Troy, attend the Dawn ceremony, and listen to the clarion of the Last Post.

Itinerary Summary

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Gallipoli

The Battlefields of the 1st World War, Cross the Natural Channel Dardanelles by Ferry
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Canakkale, Troy

Ancient City of Troy, Free Afternoon in Canakkale
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Gallipoli

Dawn Ceremony, Canakkale Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale, Pay Respect to the ANZAC
Depart from your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and drive along the Marmara Sea coast via Tekirdag to Gallipoli where happened the Battle of Gallipoli between 1915 and 1916. To Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey, this war has been linked to their transitions to independent modern states.
Here you will see the battlefields of the 1st World War, including the Anzac Cove, the Australian Memorial with the lone pine standing beside it, the Nek Cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Shrapnel Valley, and Kabatepe Museum.
From Gallipoli, we will continue to Eceabat, cross the natural channel Dardanelles by ferry, and check into the hotel in Canakkale.
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- Canakkale
Day 2: Canakkale - Troy - Gallipoli, discover the legendary Troy
About 30 km south of Canakkale is the historical Troy which is said to be the battlefield of the Trojan War in Greek Mythology. Now that the ancient city has gone and we can only imagine it from the wooden horse built according to the descriptions in Greek literature, the potteries scattered on the ground, and the remaining broken walls.
Have a free afternoon to explore the city of Canakkale on your own and then depart at the midnight for Anzac Cove if you are scheduled to attend the Dawn Ceremony on April 25th.
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- Anzac Cove
Day 3: Gallipoli - Canakkale, Attend the Dawn Ceremony
Attend the Dawn ceremony, listen to the clarion of the Last Post, and then get back to Canakkale for refreshment or proceed to your next destination directly.
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Optional Activities

Unique Bosphorus Cruise (Istanbul)

A private yacht cruise in Istanbul would be an exclusive and impressive way to discover the Bosphorus. Whether cruising in the daytime or at sunset, the scenery along the banks will dazzle your eyes.
Culinary Adventure (Istanbul)

Explore the mysterious charm of Eurasia by embarking on a culinary adventure in Istanbul. Savor age-old Ottoman delicacies; the Spice Bazaar weaves magic. Fueled by Turkish coffee, indulge in a moveable feast - hopping from chic eateries to old-school diners, sampling dolma or tantuni. Cross the sapphire Bosphorus to Kadikoy.
Shows at Hodjapasha Cultural Center (Istanbul)

Transformed from a 15th-century bathhouse, Hodjapasha Cultural Center welcomes visitors to learn about Turkish traditions and culture through entertainment live shows, including the Whirling Dervishes Show and Rhythm of the Dance Show.