Troy & Gallipoli Tour: 9 Ancient Cities & ANZAC Battlefields

Walk through 9 centuries of Troy, then stand in the trenches where the ANZAC campaign unfolded

This full-day tour from Canakkale combines two of Turkey's most significant historical sites: Troy, where nine successive cities lie stacked atop one another, and the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the 1915 ANZAC campaign left its mark across battlefields and cemeteries. An English-speaking guide leads you through both, with entrance to Troy, transport, and lunch included. The tour runs roughly 10.5 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Troy3h · entry included
2. Gallipoli Peninsula6h · entry included

Visit Troy and Gallipoli battlefields

• Explore ancient city of Troy
• Learn history of Troy
• Visit Gallipoli Peninsula battlefields
• See ANZAC memorial sites
• Explore original trenches and cemeteries

The experience

The day starts with Troy, where your guide walks you through the remains of nine different settlements built one atop the other over centuries. You'll see ancient sacrificial altars and hear the stories (both myth and documented history) that shaped this site's place in the Western imagination. The guide separates fact from legend as you move through the layers, making the scale of what you're standing in front of clear: this is not one city but a whole sequence of them, each built on the ruins of the last.

After Troy, the tour crosses to the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the landscape itself tells the story of the 1915 campaign. You'll visit Brighton Beach, Arıburnu Cemetery, the Commemorative Site where ANZAC Day is held each year, Lone Pine, the original trenches, and Chunuk Bair. The guide explains the events and the sacrifice that defined this place, moving between the specific locations where the campaign unfolded. The peninsula's geography (the cliffs, the narrow beaches, the high ground) becomes part of how you understand what happened there.

Pickup is included from your Canakkale hotel or accommodation, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the full route. Lunch is provided during the day. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking. The pace suits all fitness levels, though you'll be on your feet for portions of both sites. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap during transport.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to Troy.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Canakkale accommodation.
• lunch with a vegetarian option available on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (4 to 6 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Crowded House Tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from Canakkale means you don't need a car or arrange separate transport to reach either site. The guide collects you, handles the route between Troy and Gallipoli, and returns you at the end of the day, so the full 10.5 hours stays focused on the history rather than logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 6 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many different ancient cities will I actually see at Troy?

Troy contains nine successive cities built one atop the other, and the tour walks you through the remains of these settlements so you can see how each was constructed on top of the previous one. Your guide explains which period each layer represents and what happened between them.

What exactly is at Gallipoli that I'll visit?

The Gallipoli Peninsula tour includes Brighton Beach where the ANZAC troops landed, Arıburnu Cemetery, the Commemorative Site used for ANZAC Day observances, Lone Pine, the original trenches, and Chunuk Bair. Each location marks a specific part of the 1915 campaign, and your guide connects them to the events that unfolded there.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included during the day. Vegetarian options are available if you let the operator know when you book.

How long is the full day, and will I be walking the whole time?

The tour runs approximately 10.5 hours total. You'll be on your feet for portions at both Troy and Gallipoli, but the pace is designed to suit all fitness levels, and you'll have breaks in the air-conditioned vehicle between sites.

Does the price cover entry to Troy?

Yes, entrance to the Troy ancient site is included, along with all fees and taxes. Transport from your Canakkale accommodation is also included.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide leads the tour in English and explains the history, mythology and events at both sites as you move through them.