Canakkale, Dardanelles


Canakkale
Canakkale is your best base for visiting the Gallipoli battlefields and the ruins of Troy (although you can visit on a whirlwind day-trip from Istanbul, or a more comfortable overnight excursion by car or bus.

Located on the southern shore of the Dardanelles strait (Hellespont), Canakkale was the major strong-point in the defense of the Dardanelles from the time of the Trojans through World War I.

Today Canakkale is a pleasant town with adequate hotels to serve

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5 Day Western Turkey Tour


Day 1 - Istanbul

Full day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul - Canakkale

After bre

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