Top Canakkale Shore Excursions

The legend of Troy and the Trojan War is one of the most famous tales of ancient Greece, and the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Troy is among Turkey’s most visited ruins. This private 4-hour shore excursion from Canakkale is ideal for those short on time, including the Houses of Troy I, the Odeon, the Troy Archeological Museum, and of course, the replica of the legendary Trojan Horse.

While the Gallipoli Campaign’s Anzac sector may be the best known of the battle fronts on the peninsula, it was the Helles sector to the south that saw the heaviest fighting and greatest losses. This full day tour invites the travellers to explore both the southern and northern battlefields on the Gallipoli Peninsula, allowing themto get a greater understanding of the events of the campaign and putting the involvement of all of the Turkish and Allied forces into perspective.

Explore the facts and fiction of legendary Troy and Gallipoli which have long been associated with sacrifice and heroism. This is a place where history and legend have combined, with the events of 1915 leaving their mark on many nations. Walk in the footsteps of Achilles, Hector and Johnnies and Mehmets of Gallipoli.

Follow in the footsteps of the ANZAC troops on this private shore excursion to Gallipoli’s WWI battlefields from Canakkale. Visit the poignant memorials, military monuments, and battle sites of the Gallipoli National Park; hear stories of the battle from both the Turkish and Allied sides; and see sites such as Kabatepe Hill, Anzac Cove, and the Trojan Horse of Canakkale.