Private Gallipoli & Troy & Pergamon Tour from Istanbul

DAY 1 Istanbul - Eceabat

07:00

Pick up from hotel in Istanbul and depart for Eceabat

11:30

Arrive in Eceabat and lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat

12:30

Depart for Fully Guided Private Gallipoli Tour

Visiting

• Brighton Beach
• Beach Cemetery
• ANZAC Cove
• Ariburnu Cemetery
• ANZAC Commemorative Site
• Respect to Mehmetcik Statue
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial
• Johnston's Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels)
• Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
• The Nek
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

16:30

Ferry to Canakkale and check into hotel

DAY 2 Eceabat - Selcuk/Kusadasi

08:00

Depart for Fully Guided Private Troy Tour

Visiting

• The Trojan Horse
• Sacrificial Altars
• The 3700 year old city walls
• Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C
• The Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
• The Odeon (Concert Hall)
• Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX

10:30

End of Troy tour & depart for Bergama

13:30

Lunch in Bergama & depart for fully guided Private Pergamon Acropolis tour

Visiting

• The ancient Pergamon, which once the ancient world's major power
• The Acropolis
• The Library once held 200.000 books
• Temple of Athena
• Temple of Trajan
• Altar of Zeus ( Now at BERLIN MUSEUM )
• The Gymnasium situated on terraces
• The lower Agora
• The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
• Temple of Dionysus

17:30

End of the tour & depart for Selcuk / Kusadasi

20:00

Arrive in Selcuk

20:30

Arrive in Kusadasi

The package includes

• All transportation in A/C 'NO - SMOKING' vehicle
• Fully Guided Private Gallipoli tour with a professional English speaking guide
• Restaurant lunch in Eceabat and Bergama
• One night accommodation at hotel (B&B) (tourist class, 3 star, 4 star and 5 star options are available)
• Fully Guided Private Troy tour with a professional English speaking guide
• Fully Guided Private Pergamon Acropolis Tour with a professional English speaking guide
• Entrance fees to Troy & Pergamon Acropolis Ancient Sites
• Ferry Fees

A Private Grand Tour of History: Gallipoli, Troy & Pergamon

Embark on the ultimate historical odyssey through Turkey's Aegean region with our exclusive, multi-day private tour to Gallipoli, Troy, and Pergamon. This itinerary is perfectly crafted for the traveler who wishes to delve deep into the layers of history, from the battlefields of the 20th century to the legendary and classical worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. With your own private vehicle, a dedicated expert guide, and a comfortable, relaxed pace, this journey offers an unparalleled connection to the stories that shaped Western civilization.

Your tour begins with a departure from Istanbul and a comprehensive exploration of the Gallipoli Peninsula. You'll spend the day gaining an in-depth understanding of the 1915 campaign, visiting the key ANZAC sites, including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair, before a restful overnight stay in Çanakkale. The next morning is dedicated to the myths and archaeology of ancient Troy. Walk through the nine ancient cities, stand before the Trojan Horse, and let your guide bring the epic tales of the Iliad to life.

The adventure continues as you travel south to the magnificent city of Pergamon, another UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you'll spend ample time exploring the breathtaking Acropolis, which sits dramatically atop a hill, and marveling at the Hellenistic Theatre and the remains of its world-famous library. This grand tour is a seamless and profound journey through distinct eras of history, all experienced at your own pace and concluded conveniently in Selçuk or Kuşadası, the gateway to Ephesus.