Pay a visit to 2 of Turkey's most legendary battlegrounds with this tour to the ancient city of Troy and the shores of Gallipoli. With a personal guide on hand to offer expert knowledge of the history and myth behind these remarkable sites, you get the perfect opportunity to explore them both.

Day 1
Begin your adventure with an early-morning drive out from Istanbul to the small village of Hisarlik near the ruins of Troy, the ancient city that became immortalised in the works of Homer. Walk along the 2,000-year-old city walls and see the sites that inspired the legendary stories of Helen, Achilles, and the Trojan horse. End the day in the city of Çanakkale, with dinner at your 4-star hotel and some time to relax in the evening.

Day 2
The next day, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to visit the battlefield of Gallipoli, site of the famous amphibious campaign during World War I. See the English, Australian, and New Zealand memorials at Anzac Cove, learn the storey of the Ottoman Empire's last great victory, and then start your journey back to Istanbul.