TROY TOUR (AFTERNOON)
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| Troy recieved it`s fame from the sagas of the Trojan Wars delivered by Homer in the `ILIAD` and the `ODYSSEY` |
| It is also made a historical landmark through the passionate efforts and excavational successes of Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870`s |
| Together with a full explanation of the history and mythology that lay hidden here for centuries |
| Your fully trained , English speaking guide will cover the facts behind |
| The Trojan Horse , Helen of Troy , the Trojan Wars , The battle between Achilles and Paris, |
| The sacrificial altars , the 3700 years old city walls and much , much more... |
| You will be provided with such a myriad of information and experience.... |
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| Archeological site of Troy is in World Heritage List. |
| Lonely Planet review for Troy |
| Troy, with its 4,000 years of history, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. |
| The first excavations at the site were undertaken by the famous archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1870 |
| In scientific terms, its extensive remains are the most significant |
| demonstration of the first contact between the civilizations of Anatolia and the Mediterranean world |
| Moreover, the siege of Troy by Spartan and Achaean warriors from Greece in the 13th or 12th century B.C |
| immortalized by Homer in the Iliad, has inspired great creative artists throughout the world ever since |
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| You can also check the review for TROY at UNESCO WORLD HARITAGE CENTER website |
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| 14:15 | Meet at Hassle Free Travel CANAKKALE OFFICE ( Anzac House Youth Hostel ) |
| 14:30 | Depart for Troy ( N39 57 23.184 E26 14 20.4 ) |
| | The guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy |
| | as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery |
| | by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870`s to the present day and on going. |
| | Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C. |
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| | On the tour we will be seeking answers for below questions |
| | Who was Helen of Troy and was she the real cause of the Trojan wars or was it economy? |
| | Did the wooden horse really exist? |
| | What is happening with the current excavations? |
| | You will learn the answers to these and many other questions |
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| | You`ll also see and hear about |
| | The Trojan Horse |
| | Helen of Troy |
| | The Trojan Wars |
| | The battle between Achilles and Paris |
| | Sacrificial Altars |
| | The 3700 year old city walls |
| | Houses of Troy I , 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C |
| | The Bouleterium (Senate Building) |
| | The Odeon (Concert Hall) |
| | Current excavations in progress |
| | Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX |
| | Tour comes back to ANZAC House at around 17:30 pm
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| THE TOUR INCLUDES |
| All Transportation in A/C vehicle |
| Guiding Service |
| Museum entrance fee |
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| DEPARTURE DATES 2011 |
| EVERYDAY | MAY-JUNE-JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER |
| PS : No Regular Tour running on 23rd -24th - 25th - 26th APRIL (PLEASE CHECK ANZAC DAY PACKAGES) |
| Further enquiries can be made to : hasslefree@anzachouse.com |
