An emotion-laden trip to the lands where the fate of a nation was rewritten, and where legends and sorrow merge. The Çanakkale Troy and Gallipoli history route offers a unique timeline extending from antiquity to our recent history for 3 days. While visiting the Martyrs’ Memorial, the 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial, and Chunuk Bair on the Gallipoli Peninsula, you will deeply feel the heavy and proud atmosphere of history. After crossing the strait by ferry and visiting the Mirrored Bazaar in the center of Çanakkale, our destination will be the Ancient City of Troy, which hosts one of the world’s most famous legends. You will feel Homer’s epic of the Iliad in the shadow of the giant wooden horse, and if you have time, you will be able to make a short getaway to the windy streets of Bozcaada. You can plan this route, which is one of the most meaningful cultural tours to go on as a family, in seconds via Gezirota and visualize it on the map.
Taking place in the lands of Çanakkale, which have hosted some of history's most renowned epics, this three-day journey invites visitors into a unique time tunnel extending from the magnificent world of ancient times to the emotional atmosphere of recent history. Due to its strategic location, this geography, a frequent destination for countless civilizations over thousands of years, brings to light the traces of the legendary Trojan War and much more.
The first day begins with the legendary Troya Örenyeri, known worldwide. After exploring this site featuring nine different settlement layers, you visit the Troya Tarihi Milli Parkı, which preserves the region's nature. Next, you proceed to the Troya Müzesi, notable for its modern architecture, where priceless artifacts unearthed from the ancient city's excavations are exhibited. The final stop of the day is Alexandria Troas Örenyeri, an important port city of the Roman period. The second day is dedicated to the region's lesser-known but equally fascinating ancient settlements. After examining the ruins of Rhoiteion, an important center of antiquity, you feel the coolness of the mysterious Vilusa Su Mağarası. You then visit Kumtepe, one of the oldest settlements in the area, and end the day at the walls of the historical Seddülbahir Kalesi, which guards the entrance to the Dardanelles.
The final day focuses on other significant settlements of the ancient Troad region. You wander among the ruins of the ancient city of Achilleion, where the legendary tomb of Achilles, the hero of the Trojan War, is thought to be located, and then examine the historically important sites of Beşiktepe and Üvecik Tepe. You conclude this historical journey of discovery by visiting the remains of the ancient city of Sigeion, founded by the Athenians and playing a strategic role in regional dominance.