2 Days Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamon: Istanbul to Kusadasi

Gallipoli Battlefield AreasBegin with the geography of the peninsula and the 1915 campaign. The guide connects the coastal landing points with the ridges and positions visited during the afternoon.

Brighton BeachSee the broad shoreline south of Anzac Cove. During the campaign, this stretch of coast was used for landing supplies and supporting the troops inland.

Beach CemeteryVisit the cemetery beside the ANZAC shore. The graves overlook the sea near the landing beaches.

ANZAC CoveStand beside the small bay that became a landing and supply base in 1915. The rising ground behind the shore shows how quickly the troops encountered difficult terrain.

Ari BurnuSee the headland beside Anzac Cove, close to the first landing area. The guide explains its position within the narrow coastal sector occupied during the campaign.

Lone Pine CemeteryVisit the cemetery and Australian memorial on the ridge. The stop covers the fighting around Lone Pine and the remembrance of soldiers who died in the campaign.

Lunch in EceabatThe included lunch is served in Eceabat before the afternoon battlefield tour. Drinks are paid separately.

Johnston’s JollyLook at the surviving trench remains around this section of the ridge. They help explain the close opposing positions and the difficulties of trench warfare here.

Shrapnel ValleySee the valley that linked the beach area with the positions inland. Its terrain helps explain the movement of troops and supplies under fire.

Turkish MemorialPause at the memorial to the Turkish soldiers who fought on the peninsula. The visit adds their experience and losses to the history covered during the day.

The NekVisit the narrow ridge associated with the Australian Light Horse attack in August 1915. Looking across the ground helps explain the short distance between the opposing positions.

Chunuk BairReach the ridge fought over during the August offensive. The memorials and surrounding landscape show why control of this high ground mattered to the campaign.

Troy Ancient CityWalk among the excavated remains of settlements built on the same mound over many centuries. Your guide explains how the archaeological evidence relates to Troy’s long history and its place in ancient literature.

Trojan HorseSee the modern wooden horse displayed at the Troy archaeological site. It represents the famous story associated with the city and provides a photo stop during the visit.

Ancient City Walls and Settlement LayersExamine the surviving stone fortifications and the traces of successive settlements. These remains reveal how the city’s defences and occupied areas changed over time.

Lunch between the ancient citiesStop for the included lunch during the journey from Troy to Pergamon. Drinks are extra.

Pergamon AcropolisExplore the hilltop remains above modern Bergama. The terraces and surviving buildings show how the Hellenistic city made use of its steep setting.

Temple of AthenaVisit the sanctuary area dedicated to Athena on the acropolis. Its position near the theatre and library area helps explain the arrangement of Pergamon’s civic and religious buildings.

Hillside TheatreSee the theatre built into the steep western slope of the acropolis. Its rows descend towards the stage area, with views over the surrounding plain.