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The Troy Day Trip from Istanbul is a fully guided full-day tour to the legendary ancient city of Troy, with convenient pickup from Taksim and Sultanahmet. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Eceabat, enjoy lunch, then explore the archaeological site with a professional licensed English-speaking guide.
See the famous Trojan Horse replica, the 3700-year-old city walls, sacrificial altars, and ongoing excavations revealing layers from Troy I through Troy IX. Learn about the site’s role in the Trojan War and Greek mythology before returning to your Istanbul hotel. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation are included.
At 6:00 AM, you'll be picked up from the Taksim area, or around 6:30 AM from Sultanahmet. Pickup is from your hotel or a set meeting point on Istanbul's European side. You'll ride in a shared air-conditioned van, minibus, or bus, depending on group size.
The drive to Eceabat is about 320 km and usually takes five and a half to six hours with short comfort stops. Traffic leaving Istanbul can be slow, especially on busy travel dates. Around 12:20 PM, you'll arrive in Eceabat for an included lunch at a local restaurant, with a vegetarian option if you request it in advance.
At 1:00 PM, your guide starts the fully guided Troy tour. You'll continue to The Ancient City of Troy, where the walking route covers roughly 1.5 to 2 km on uneven stone, gravel, and packed earth. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat, sunglasses, water, and a light jacket for the evening return.
At the site, you'll see the **Trojan Horse**, Sacrificial Altars of Troy, the 3,700-year-old city walls, and Houses of Troy I. Your guide also points out The Bouleuterion of Troy, The Odeon of Troy, active excavation areas when visible, and Troy I through to Troy IX. You'll have roughly two hours at the archaeological site.
Around 6:00 PM, you'll leave the Troy area and start the return drive to Istanbul. Dinner is not included, so bring snacks or buy something during a rest stop. You should arrive back in Istanbul around 11:00 PM, then we'll drop you at your hotel or meeting point on the European side. END OF OUR SERVICE AND TOURS
Yes. This is a shared group tour with fixed pickup times and a licensed English-speaking guide during the Troy visit.
Pickup is available from eligible hotels or hostels in the Taksim and Sultanahmet areas on Istanbul's European side. If your location is outside the pickup zone, we'll confirm a nearby meeting point.
The drive to Eceabat usually takes about five and a half to six hours with short stops. After lunch, you'll continue to the Troy site for the guided visit.
You usually return to Istanbul around 11:00 PM. The final time can change because of traffic, rest stops, and road conditions.
Yes. One lunch in Eceabat is included. A vegetarian option is available if you request it before the tour day.
Plan on roughly 1.5 to 2 km of walking at the archaeological site. The ground can be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are important.
Yes, a private version may be arranged at extra cost, depending on date and vehicle availability. Ask us before booking if you prefer private service.
Send us your travel date, hotel location, and passenger details. We'll confirm availability, pickup information, and the current payment options before your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation terms can vary by season and booking channel. We'll share the current policy clearly before you pay, so you know the deadline and any fees.
Bring your passport or ID, comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, a light jacket, and some cash for drinks, snacks, tips, or personal purchases.
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I highly recommend taking a Troy day trip from Istanbul with All Istanbul Tourstravel.com. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. The sights were beautiful and I felt like I got a lot of value for my money.
I really enjoyed going on the Troy tour from Istanbul. The driver and guide were both very friendly and informative. I wish I knew how to pronounce her name! I would definitely use All Istanbul Tourstravel.com for future tours.
We liked the Troy tour. Everything was well organised. Metin was friendly and informative. Long day with the small bus ride but would recommend it!
Its a long day but well worth the trip. The tour guide was friendly and informative. Troy / Trojan Horse is a very special place historically and well worth the visit. Highly recommended.
This was a great trip. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide and. Troy is amazing and totally worth your visit!
Troy day tour was amazing! A lot more expected than what my family and I expected! The local tour guide was very friendly and great!
Our trip to Troy was well organized and extremely informative. Thanks!
A great trip if all you have is one day to do Troy. Highly recommend.
Very long day from Istanbul but everything was very well planned and executed. Great tour, highly recommended
Loved our trip to Troy – we were picked up right at our hotel – the scenery from Istanbul to Troy was amazing and the history at Troy was wonderful