Canakkale

A province spanning the Dardanelles, with sights including ancient Troy, the Gallipoli battlefields and Assos.

Çanakkale Province lies in northwestern Türkiye, straddling both the European and Asian shores, with the Dardanelles running through it. Main attractions include the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Troy, the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, and the ancient city of Assos on the Aegean coast, whose Temple of Athena ruins overlook the sea. Bozcaada and Gökçeada are known for their wine, beaches and quiet villages. Summer is the peak season for island vacations, while spring and autumn suit visits to the ruins. The province has an airport, and a bridge across the strait and ferries connect the two shores.

Destinations

• Assos (Behramkale)
• Çanakkale
• Gökçeada
• Bozcaada

Itineraries

• North Aegean Ruins & Islands Road Trip – Drive south from Istanbul via Gallipoli, Troy, Bozcaada, and Assos to the charming town of Alaçatı.
• Turkey Grand Panorama Loop – From the historic battlefields of the Dardanelles to the Lycian Coast and the Anatolian heartland, experience a compreh…
• Istanbul, Edirne and Gallipoli in – Istanbul's classic sights, plus a day in Edirne and one night at the Gallipoli battlefields, wrapping up on the Asian s…