Stand inside the legendary walls of Homer's Troy — nine layered cities spanning 4,000 years of civilization. With a private archaeologist-guide, myth and history fuse into one unforgettable encounter at one of the ancient world's most storied sites.
What to expect
Just 30 km south of the cruise port, Troy (Truva) sits on a commanding ridge above the Troad plain. Your guide navigates the site's complex excavations, revealing walls, temples, and the legendary Scaean Gate while weaving in the Iliad's dramatic narrative. The on-site museum houses stunning finds — gold jewellery, ceramics and weaponry — that bring Schliemann's excavations to vivid life. The half-day format pairs perfectly with an afternoon in Canakkale's waterfront bazaar.
Good to know
Site entry is approximately TRY 500–600 (around USD 15–18); confirm current rate at booking. Troy is a 30-minute drive from the cruise pier — your private guide arranges transfers. Combine with the Canakkale Archaeological Museum for a full-day Troy immersion if time allows.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Canakkale — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Canakkale
- Private Gallipoli Battlefields: Anzac Cove & War Memorials
- Troy & Gallipoli Full-Day Private Odyssey from Canakkale
- Kilitbahir Castle: Private Ferry Crossing & Fortress Exploration
- Canakkale Naval Museum & Nusret Minelayer: Dardanelles Naval History
- Canakkale Old Bazaar & Turkish Culinary Tasting: A Gourmet Local Immersion