Troy Packages/Deals & Travel Agents Near Me

Overview

Introduction

Troy, New York, just northeast of Albany, is home to the Oakwood Cemetery, the final resting spot of Sam Wilson, better known as Uncle Sam.

The illustrated personification of the U.S. was modeled on Wilson, a meat packer who supplied beef to the U.S. Army in the War of 1812. The crates he delivered were marked U.S. Beef, which came to be interpreted as Uncle Sam's Beef. Cartoonists picked up on the foot soldiers' joke.

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Introduction

Troy, Turkey, the celebrated city of Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey and of Virgil's The Aeneid, was long considered fictional until German businessman and archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered its ruins in the 1870s.

It's near the modern city of Hisarlik, about 170 mi/275 km southwest of Istanbul. The site holds nine settlements, dating from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire (plus a not-too-convincing replica of the Trojan Horse—you'd think someone would have seen the soldiers through the windows).

Despite its being rebuilt nine times, there's very little left of Troy now. Plan a few hours to walk through the archaeological site, but hire a guide—otherwise, you'll have a hard time imagining what the city once looked like.

Overnight in Canakkale, a harbor town with a lively waterfront promenade (and a strong military presence) on the Dardanelles Strait, located 20 mi/32 km north of Troy. The views of the strait helps compensate for the dull urban architecture.

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Troyes, France, is a charming city located on the Seine River about 95 mi/150 km southeast of Paris in the Champagne region.

The town is characteristically medieval, with winding streets lined with 16th-century half-timbered houses.

The Musee d'Art Moderne exhibits works by such artists as Degas, Cezanne, Modigliani and Braque. There are another three good museums—the Musee Saint-Loup (a natural history museum), the Musee de Vauluisant (treasures from the Renaissance period in the Champagne region) and the Apothecairie de Hotel Dieu (a beautiful apothecary in its original 18th-century location).

More information regarding all Troyes museums is available at http://www.musees-troyes.com.

There's also luxury outlet shopping in a mall called Marque City, just a short drive from the center, with brands that include Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Hugo Boss, Burberry and other famous French and international brands. It is a relatively easy drive from Paris and attracts shoppers from all over France.