Troy & Gallipoli

Walk in the footsteps of heroes, poets, and soldiers on this unforgettable journey across two of history’s most storied landscapes, the legendary city of Troy and the sacred shores of Gallipoli. This tour connects the myths of the ancient world with the courage and heartbreak of the modern age, revealing how both shaped the soul of Turkey and the world beyond.

Led by a specialist battlefield guide from Sophie’s Great War Tours, this private experience blends expert storytelling, moving memorial visits, and authentic local culture.

Your journey begins in Istanbul, where you’ll depart early for the Dardanelles — the narrow strait that has witnessed thousands of years of human ambition and conflict. Upon arrival, step into the mythic world of Troy, home of the fabled Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. As you explore the ancient ruins, your guide will bring to life the epic stories of Achilles and Paris, the Trojan Wars, and the city’s remarkable archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX.

You’ll explore:

• The iconic Trojan Horse

• The 3,700-year-old city walls

• The Bouleuterion (Senate House) and Odeon (Concert Hall)

• The Sacrificial Altars and ancient dwellings

After a day steeped in myth and discovery, check into your hotel in Çanakkale, a vibrant seaside town that bridges Asia and Europe.

Cross the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli Peninsula where in 1915 Allied and Turkish forces met. Your private tour explores raw landscapes that still carry the echoes of courage and loss.

You’ll explore:

• ANZAC Cove and Brighton Beach, where the landings began

• Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

• Beach Cemetery, Ariburnu Cemetery, and Johnston’s Jolly trenches

• 57th Turkish Regiment Memorial and The Nek

• V Beach and the British and French Memorials

• The story of Corporal Seyit, the gunner who became a national hero

• Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Hill 60, Green Hill Cemetery, and Suvla Point