Istanbul E-pass includes a discounted Troy Day Trip from Istanbul with an English-speaking professional Guide. So pay just €85 instead of €105. Discounted Troy Tour Day Trip can be used out of pass valid days.
Troy Tour Day Trip from Istanbul
Troy is a famous city in history. It is located just southwest of the Dardanelles Strait and northwest of the Kaz Mountains. The ancient city where the Trojan War took place, is mentioned in the Iliad, written by Homer.
Sample Itinerary as Below
Pick up from the hotel between 06:00-07:00 (centrally located hotels only)
Depart for Eceabat by non-smoking, A/C minibus
12:00 - Arrive in Eceabat
Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat
12:50 - Depart for Fully Guided Troy Tour
The Trojan Horse
Sacrificial Altars
The 3700-year-old city walls
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
The Bouleuterium (Senate Building)
The Odeon (Concert Hall)
Current excavations in progress
Ancient ruins of various cities from Troy I to Troy IX
17:30 - End of Troy Tour and depart to Istanbul
22:30 - Arrive in Istanbul and drop back at your hotel
Timings may change slightly due to traffic and other reasons.
About Troy (Truva) City
The Trojan Horse
The Trojan horse, a wooden horse, was built by the Greeks to sneak into the city to end the war. It was given to the people of Troy as a gift.
Old City Walls
Old city walls were found during excavations in Troy, which are estimated to be 3700 years old.
The Bouleuterion (Council House or Senate House)
It was the parliament building for city-states in Ancient Greece.
The Odeon (Concert Hall)
The Odeons were unique structures built for musical purposes. These structures, which emerged in the Hellenistic era, were generally covered and in a form of an amphitheater. Sometimes they were used for meetings as well as for musical performances.
The Final Word
Get a chance to visit the historical city Troy discounted with the Istanbul E-pass. Pick up and drop off is included in the services from/to centrally located hotels.
Troy Tour Times
Troy Tour starts with pick up at around 06:30 and finish with drop off at around 22:00 (approximately)
Pick up & Meeting Information
Troy Tour Day Trip from Istanbul includes pick up and drop off service from/to centrally located hotels. The exact pickup time from the hotel will be given during confirmation. The meeting will be at the reception of the hotel.
Important Note:
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It is required to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
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Lunch is included with the tour, and beverages are served extra.
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Participants need to be ready at pickup time in the lobby of the hotel.
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Pick up is included only from centrally located hotels.