🚍 Evening Departure from the Ephesus Region

• Board the overnight bus from Kuşadası or Selcuk to Eceabat, located in the Gallipoli region.
• Travel comfortably through the Turkish countryside, allowing time to rest and prepare for an exciting historical journey.
• The overnight journey ensures you arrive early and maximize your time exploring Troy and Gallipoli the next day.

🕛 Estimated Travel Time: ~9-10 hours (including rest stops).

Exploring Troy & Gallipoli – A Journey Through Ancient Legends & War History
After arriving in Eceabat, today’s tour will take you through the legendary ruins of Troy, followed by an afternoon exploring the battlefields of Gallipoli, one of the most significant sites of World War I.

🏛 Morning: The Ancient City of Troy
Step into the legendary city of Troy, famously described in Homer’s Iliad, where the Trojan War is believed to have taken place. Explore thousands of years of history, from Troy I to Troy IX, showcasing the evolution of civilizations over millennia.

🔹 Highlights of the Troy Tour:
✅ The Trojan Horse – A replica of the famous wooden horse used in the Greek invasion.
✅ Sacrificial Altars – Sites where ceremonial offerings were made.
✅ 3,700-Year-Old City Walls – Once impenetrable defenses, still standing today.
✅ Houses of Troy I (3,000 B.C. – 2,500 B.C.) – Remains of one of the oldest settlements in the region.
✅ Bouleuterion (Senate Building) – Where political and administrative meetings were held.
✅ Odeon (Concert Hall) – A cultural center for music and performances.
✅ Ruins of Troy I – Troy IX – Explore the layers of cities built on top of each other, showing the evolution of Troy through time.

🍽 Break for Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch in Eceabat, refueling before heading to Gallipoli.

🎖 Afternoon: Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
The Gallipoli Peninsula holds a powerful history, being the site of one of the most intense battles of World War I. This tour will take you through memorials, trenches, and historic battle sites, where Turkish and ANZAC (Australian & New Zealand Army Corps) troops fought bravely in 1915.

🔹 Highlights of the Gallipoli Tour:

✅ Brighton Beach & ANZAC Cove – The landing site of ANZAC troops in April 1915.
✅ Beach Cemetery & Ariburnu Cemetery – Final resting places of many fallen soldiers.
✅ ANZAC Commemorative Site – A tribute to the bravery of ANZAC troops.
✅ Mehmetcik Statue – Honoring Turkish soldiers who defended Gallipoli.
✅ Lone Pine Australian Memorial – Dedicated to Australian troops who fought in Gallipoli.

✅ Johnston’s Jolly – Walk through preserved Turkish and Allied trenches & tunnels.
✅ Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery – A tribute to the Ottoman soldiers who fought in defense of their homeland.
✅ The Nek – The site of one of the most tragic ANZAC charges, made famous in the movie Gallipoli.
✅ Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial – Honoring the New Zealand soldiers who captured this strategic high ground.

🚍 18:00 PM – Depart for Istanbul
Board the tour bus to Istanbul, reflecting on the historical significance of the day.
🏨 23:00 PM – Arrive at Your Hotel in Istanbul
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for a well-deserved rest after an unforgettable journey.

🌟 Why Take This Tour?
✅ Explore one of the most legendary ancient cities – Troy.
✅ Walk through over 5,000 years of history.
✅ Visit the battlefields and memorials of Gallipoli.
✅ Learn about the sacrifices of soldiers on both sides.
✅ Seamless transport from Eceabat to Istanbul.
📍 End your journey with an unforgettable experience, from ancient legends to modern history.