One more Unesco World Heritage site in Turkey, that should be on your to do list, is Troy! The history books and Hollywood have taught us the legend of the wooden horse of Troy and the infamous love story of Helen and Paris. Steeped in over 4,000 years of history, here is your chance to step in the footsteps of the legends with the Troy day trip from Istanbul.
Troy or Truva is located in the Canakkale region of Turkey, which is also a site of more recent history, with the battlefields of World War I, and the invasion of the Allied troops along its shores, to the great loss and detriment of both Turkish and Allied troops.
Today in Troy, a new wooden horse commemorates the spot where the original would have been brought in past the city walls and heralded the downfall of this once great city. It is an exact replica of the Hollywood version. If this hasn’t whetted your appetite enough, the tour guide will tell you this and so much more along the route of the ancients.
| Traveller | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | — | €75 |
| Child | — | €39 |
| Infant | — | Free |
Cost of Istanbul Troy Day Trip is 75 € for adults, 39 € for children between age 6 and 12, free for children at and under 5 years old in 2026.
Anyone, young or old, who love to walk in the path of history and legend.
It is perhaps not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties and families with very young children would find it unsuitable.
This is a very popular tour, going out seven days a week on demand.
Your air conditioned transport throughout the day. Professional English speaking guide, lunch and insurance, plus museum entries.
N.B. Any accompanying children must provide passport proof of age for entering museums.
Your personal expenditure throughout the tour. Drinks are also extra to ticket price as are snacks, other than lunch.
Appropriate and comfortable walking shoes are the first recommendation.
Comfortable clothing, a shawl or sweater for any colder weather (normally out of season).
Sun cream, sunglasses and sunhat are also a good idea.
Don’t forget your camera, with so many unique photo opportunities it would be a shame to miss out.
Do bring some money. Not only for extra snacks or drinks, but for any memorabilia you may wish to purchase along the way.
Your guide will be with you throughout the tour, and with an extensive knowledge of the area and its history, you are unlikely to miss a thing.