| Offer | Length | What sets it apart | Check on the listing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, full day | 1 day | Round trip in one day | Price, site entry, lunch | See |
| Troy, full day (other operator) | 1 day | Round trip in one day | Price, site entry, departure time | See |
| Troy with guide and lunch | 1 day | Guide and lunch advertised | What lunch covers, entry | See |
| 2 days Gallipoli and Troy | 2 days | Night near the Dardanelles, Gallipoli included | Accommodation, price ($376 to $494 in October 2026) | See |
| 2 days Troy and Gallipoli | 2 days | Same idea, other operator | Accommodation, meals, price | See |
We could not re-read the prices and reviews of every listing when writing this, so no figure is given where none was recorded.
One-day tours
Three listings offer Troy in one day from Istanbul. They are similar: early-morning pickup, the road south-west, the Dardanelles crossing, lunch, the site visit and a late return. The differences are in the details, to be read on each listing: whether site and museum entry is included, lunch too, the guide's language, the departure time. Some offers only pick up from hotels on the European side.
Two-day tours
The two tours (first, second) avoid the marathon: you sleep in the Çanakkale area (confirm the hotel and meals on the listing). It is the only option that leaves time for the Troy museum. If Gallipoli is your first interest, read our comparison Gallipoli from Istanbul: which tour.
The Troy site: good to know
According to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism's brochure, the site is open daily from 8:30 am to 8 pm from 1 April to 1 October, and from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm the rest of the year, with the ticket office closing half an hour earlier. The entry fee could not be confirmed for 2026: check it. The site has no shade, so bring a hat, water and walking shoes. For details of the places, see Troy and Gallipoli from Istanbul.
Pitfalls and what is not included
- Length: 15 to 16 hours for a day trip, mostly on the bus. Not advised with young children.
- Entry: do not assume it is included, read the "included" section.
- Time on site: a day trip usually leaves little time at the site; compare it from one listing to another.
- Ranking: the order on GetYourGuide is influenced by commissions; read recent reviews.
Which tour to choose?
- One day, Troy only: the full day or the version with guide and lunch, depending on what you want included.
- Troy and Gallipoli without exhaustion: the 2-day tour.
- Other trips: see day trips from Istanbul and Istanbul in 4 days.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Istanbul to Troy? Over 300 km, about five hours each way according to reviews; a full day trip lasts 15 to 16 hours.
Is one day enough? To see the site, yes, but it is very tiring; the 2-day option is more comfortable.
Is entry included? It depends on the offer: check the "included" section of each listing.
When to go? In spring and autumn, which are cooler on a site without shade.
The Istanbul Authority editorial team, October 2026.
