General information
Destination |
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Canakkale, Turkey |
Program details
Visit the ancient city of Troy and learn about its significance in Greek mythology as the main battlefield in the Trojan War. On the journey from Canakkale, stop for lunch in the coastal town of Eceabat, and then enjoy a walking tour around the archaeological site of Troy. Learn about the different eras that stamped their mark on the fascinating settlement and see the famous Trojan Horse statue before returning to Istanbul.
On the tour you will be able to see:
The Trojan Horse
Sacrificial Altars
The 3700 year old city walls
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C
The Bouleuterium (Senate Building)
The Odeon (Concert Hall)
Current excavations in progress
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX
At the end of the tour at around 6pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Canakkale.