2-Day Tour from Kusadasi,Selcuk to Gallipoli & Pergamon Tour

🚍 10:30 AM – Pick-up from Hotels & Bus to Canakkale
Depart from Kusadasi or Selcuk for a 7-hour scenic drive to Canakkale, with a stop at Ancient Pergamon along the way.

🏛 Pergamon Tour – A City of Knowledge & Power
Acropolis of Pergamon – Modeled after Athens, offering breathtaking views.
Library of Pergamon – Once housed 200,000 scrolls, later gifted to Cleopatra by Mark Antony.
Temple of Athena – Dedicated to the goddess of wisdom and war.
Temple of Trajan – A Roman-era temple with impressive marble columns.
Gymnasium of Pergamon – Built on terraces, showcasing advanced urban planning.
Lower Agora – The heart of commerce and trade in Pergamon.
Hellenistic Theater – One of the steepest theaters of the ancient world, seating 10,000 people.
Temple of Dionysus – Dedicated to the god of wine and pleasure.
🚍 Continue the journey to Canakkale

🏛 Optional Free Time in Canakkale
Depending on arrival time, you may have free time to visit:
✅ Archaeological Museum – Showcasing artifacts from Troy and surrounding ancient sites.
✅ Naval Museum – Highlighting Ottoman and World War I naval history.
✅ Cimenlik Fortress (Ottoman Castle) – A historic stronghold along the Dardanelles Strait.
⛴ Transfer by Ferry to Eceabat
Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry, enjoying views of the historic waterway.
🏨 Overnight Stay in the Gallipoli Region (Eceabat)

🌟 Why Take This Tour?
✅ Explore the ancient wonders of Pergamon.
✅ See one of the largest libraries of the ancient world.
✅ Visit temples, theaters, and historical landmarks.
✅ Enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Dardanelles.
✅ Seamless, guided experience with expert insights.
📍 Get ready for an incredible historical journey. Day 2 continues with Troy & Gallipoli!

Sights Visited

🏛 Morning: Exploring the Legendary City of Troy
Begin the day with a visit to Troy, one of the most famous ancient cities in the world, home to the legendary Trojan War, as described in Homer’s Iliad.

🔹 Highlights of the Troy Tour:
✅ The Trojan Horse – A replica of the famous wooden horse from the legend.
✅ Sacrificial Altars – Ancient places of worship used by the Trojans.
✅ 3,700-Year-Old City Walls – Some of the oldest fortifications still standing today.
✅ Houses of Troy I (3,000 B.C. – 2,500 B.C.) – A glimpse into early civilization.
✅ Bouleuterion (Senate Building) – The political heart of the city.
✅ Odeon (Concert Hall) – Where cultural and musical performances were held.
✅ Remains of Multiple Cities – Explore ruins from Troy I to Troy IX, showcasing layers of history from 3,000 B.C. to Roman times.

🍽 Break for Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Gallipoli in the afternoon.

🎖 Afternoon: Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
After lunch, travel to Gallipoli, one of the most significant sites of World War I, where the Allied forces and Ottoman troops fought a brutal campaign.

🔹 Highlights of the Gallipoli Tour:

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

✅ Johnston’s Jolly – Walk through preserved Turkish and Allied trenches & tunnels.
✅ Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery – A tribute to the Ottoman soldiers who defended 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 for Istanbul, with a chance to reflect on the historical and emotional significance of the day.
🏨 23:00 PM – Arrive at Your Hotel in Istanbul
Transfer to your hotel for a well-deserved rest after an unforgettable journey.

🌟 Why Take This Tour?
✅ Visit one of the most legendary ancient cities – Troy.
✅ Walk through over 5,000 years of history.
✅ Explore the battlefields and memorials of Gallipoli.
✅ Learn about the sacrifices of soldiers on both sides.
✅ Travel seamlessly with expert guides and comfortable transport.
📍 End your 2-day journey with an unforgettable experience, from ancient legends to modern history.

Sights Visited