2-Day Tour to Troy, Pergamon, Museum

Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to two legendary ancient cities, Troy and Pergamon, departing from Istanbul. Unravel the myths and history as you explore the archaeological wonders of Troy, immortalized in Homer’s epic poems.

Day 1: Istanbul to Troy Ancient City
Meal: Lunch
Between 06:00 and 06:20 – Pick you up from the hotels in Beyoğlu and Taksim areas.
Between 06:30 and 07:00 – Pick you up from the hotels in the Sultanahmet area.

• After picking you up, we will continue to drive to Canakkale. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the Turkish countryside towards Troy. The journey takes around 5-6 hours. We will arrive in Canakkale around noon and we will have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Turkish cuisine.
  After the lunch break, we will explore the Troy Ancient City. Our first stop will be Trojan Horse. Greek soldiers concealed themselves inside the horse’s hollow belly, while the rest of the army pretended to retreat. The Trojans, believing the horse to be a victory gift, brought it into their city. The Trojan Horse has since become a symbol of cunning deception and strategic warfare.
• We will continue our exploration with the Ancient City of Troy which is famous for being the setting of the Trojan War as depicted in Homer’s Iliad. Archaeological excavations have revealed multiple layers of settlement at the site, indicating continuous habitation from the Early Bronze Age (around 3000 BCE) to the Roman period. The Ancient City consists of sacrificial altars, The 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C, The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall) and remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.

The day ends and you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 2: Drive to Kuşadası with the Tours to Museum of Troy & Pergamon Ancient City
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from the hotel.
08:30 – You will be picked up from the hotel and begin your day by arriving at the Troy Museum.

• Experience the captivating multimedia displays and interactive exhibits that vividly portray the epic tale of Troy. Discover the renowned Trojan War, the iconic figures of Greek mythology, and the historical significance of the Trojan War as told in Homer’s Iliad.
• The museum visit will end at 10:00 and then your journey to Pergamon will begin. We will arrive in Pergamon to visit the ancient city, once an important center of learning and culture in the ancient world. Our tour includes impressive archaeological sites such as the Temple of Trajan, the Altar of Zeus, and the Pergamon Theatre, as well as the majestic Acropolis with its temples and palaces.

The tour will end around 5 pm and you will be transferred to your hotels in Selçuk/Kuşadasi. This breathtaking 2-day tour will end at your hotel.