Private 2-Day Gallipoli & Troy Tour from Istanbul

Two days covers every major site at both Gallipoli and Troy without cutting corners. At Gallipoli you visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery and the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial — roughly 4–5 hours on the peninsula. At Troy the next morning, the ancient city, the Trojan Horse replica and the excavation layers take 2–3 hours. The overnight in Çanakkale removes all time pressure. Families wanting extra time at individual memorials — ANZAC Day visitors especially — can add a second night in Çanakkale. See our private tour packages.

Yes — Troy is one of the most layered archaeological sites in the world and worth a dedicated morning. The site holds nine distinct cities built on the same hill over 4,000 years, from the early Bronze Age through the Roman period. The great walls, the Bronze Age gate and the Trojan Horse replica are walkable in a single circuit. For families familiar with the Iliad, standing inside the actual walls carries real weight. Troy's UNESCO World Heritage designation (1998) reflects its global significance. Combined with Gallipoli on a 2-day private tour from Istanbul, it adds a full second chapter. See our trip planning page.

Troy is approximately 30 km south of Çanakkale — a 25–30 minute drive along the D550 highway. From Gallipoli's main memorial sites on the peninsula, add a short ferry or bridge crossing to Çanakkale, making the total leg under an hour. That proximity is what makes combining the two sites across two days so practical: you overnight in Çanakkale, start Troy early the following morning and avoid the midday heat. From Troy, the return drive to Istanbul via the Dardanelles crossing takes around 5 hours. No internal flights are needed — the entire route is by private vehicle with a licensed local guide. Check availability on our private trip planner.

Distance. Istanbul to Gallipoli is roughly 5 hours each way, and Troy is another 30 minutes south of Çanakkale. A single-day attempt would mean leaving Istanbul at 05:00 and spending under 2 hours at Gallipoli — or arriving back after midnight. The overnight in Çanakkale removes all of that pressure: you get a full 4–5 hours at the Gallipoli memorials on day one, sleep on the Dardanelles and reach Troy at opening time the next morning. One night plus breakfast is included in the USD 820 per person price. Visit our private tours.

Included: private vehicle, licensed local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off at both ends, one night in a hotel in Çanakkale, breakfast on both mornings and all site entrance fees at Gallipoli and Troy. Day-one stops: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery and the Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial. Day two: Troy ancient city and the Trojan Horse replica. Lunches and dinners are not included. No domestic flights, no shared coaches. Turkey Family Tours is TURSAB-licensed (no 13538). Full inclusions list on our trip planning page.

USD 820 per person, based on two adults travelling together. That covers private vehicle, licensed local guide, hotel pickup at both ends, one night in Çanakkale plus breakfast and all entrance fees at Gallipoli and Troy. Lunches and dinners are the main out-of-pocket cost on the trip. The tour is fully private, so the per-person rate adjusts with group size — three or four travelling together pay less per head than a pair. Turkey Family Tours is TURSAB-licensed (no 13538). For an exact quote matched to your group size and travel dates, use our private trip planner.

Complete the form on the Plan My Trip page with your travel date and group size. Turkey Family Tours, TURSAB-licensed (no 13538), confirms availability and sends a detailed quote within 24 hours. A deposit secures your dates; the balance is due before you travel. Payment is by bank transfer or major credit card, and full booking terms are provided in your confirmation email. For ANZAC Day departures (25 April), book at least 3–4 months ahead — those dates fill early. To add Istanbul sightseeing or Aegean days to your itinerary, browse our private tour packages.