Gallipoli and Troy in Style
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Gallipoli and Troy in Style

A unique journey combining history, adventure, and underwater exploration — Gallipoli's WW1 battlefields, ancient Troy, and wreck diving in the Aegean.

Duration 4 Days · 3 Nights
Travelers 1 – 24 Guests
Tour Type Group · Private
Languages English
Overview

A Journey Through 10,000 Years

Start a unique journey that combines history, adventure, and underwater exploration. The Gallipoli & Troy in Style with Diving tour takes you through the poignant World War I battlefields of Gallipoli, where you'll pay homage to the fallen, and then delves into the mysteries of ancient Troy. To make this experience even more extraordinary, you'll have the opportunity to dive into the depths of the Aegean Sea to explore the WW1 shipwrecks that dot the Gallipoli Peninsula. With a blend of cultural discovery and thrilling underwater adventures, this tour offers a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.

Highlights

What Makes This Tour Unforgettable

ANZAC Battlefield Tour
Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the Turkish Memorial
WW1 Wreck Diving
Two full days of diving among the 216 shipwrecks around the Gallipoli Peninsula
Ancient Troy
A guided tour of the 9 layered city ruins, with a photo stop at the replica Trojan Horse
Wine Country Finish
A regional winery visit and tasting on the return journey to Istanbul
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 1
Istanbul to Eceabat: The ANZAC Battlefields
An early morning transfer collects guests from their Istanbul hotels and departs by coach for Eceabat, with lunch included along the way. Upon arrival around midday, the tour heads directly into an emotional and memorable circuit of the ANZAC Battlefield area, visiting the Kabatepe Epic Promotion Centre (War Museum), the Beach Cemetery (John Simpson's grave), ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu (the first ANZAC landing place), Lone Pine Cemetery (the Australian memorial), Johnston's Jolly with a walk through the ANZAC trenches overlooking Shrapnel Valley, the Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Walker's Ridge, and Chunuk Bair (the main New Zealand memorial). The evening includes a screening of the film "Gallipoli" before an overnight stay in Eceabat or Canakkale (breakfast included the following morning).
Day 4
Troy and the Return to Istanbul
Troy remains an active excavation site, with new discoveries made each year. Departing from your hotel in Eceabat (around 7:30am or 1pm depending on the season and daily schedule), the tour crosses the Dardanelles and continues about 36km south of Çanakkale to the ancient site of Troy. A local, English-speaking guide leads visitors through the 9 layered city ruins, sharing the history of the site's excavation and the mythical stories associated with it, including a stop at a replica of the wooden Trojan Horse for photos, the excavation information centre, the fortification walls of Troy VI, the Temple of Athena, Schliemann's trench, the entrance ramp to Troy II, the sanctuary, and the odeon. After lunch back in Eceabat, the tour visits a local winery for a tasting before the transfer back to Istanbul departs in the late afternoon (around 5:30pm, though timing may shift depending on the conclusion of the Gallipoli tour). Dinner is not included, though the driver can stop on request at a roadside restaurant.
What's Included

Your Journey Covers

  • All transportation, non-smoking, including petrol, parking, and toll fees
  • All entrance and ferry fees
  • Fully guided tours with English-speaking guides
  • Fast-track entries to museums and natural parks
  • Breakfast at accommodation, plus 4 lunches
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Full scuba gear and tank
  • An English-speaking, qualified historical dive-site leader
Questions

Frequently Asked

What diving certification do I need?
The dives offered are matched to the certification level of the group on the day; certified divers of various levels can be accommodated, and scuba courses can be arranged in advance for those wanting to get certified.
Is the wine tasting on Day 4 included in the price?
The winery visit is part of the itinerary, but the wine tasting itself is not included in the package price.
Are international flights to Istanbul included?
No, international flights to Istanbul are not included; this tour begins and ends in Istanbul.
Is dinner included on any night?
Dinner is not included on Day 4 (the return drive to Istanbul), though the driver can stop at a roadside restaurant on request; breakfast is included on all mornings, along with 4 lunches.
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