CANAKKALE/KEPEZ SHORE EXCURSION 1 : GALLIPOLI BATTLES & TROJANS

Duration	7 hours
Highlights	Gallipoli, Military Monument in National Park, Kabatepe, Trojan Horse
Operates	Daily (All year arround)

Tour Description : Depart from port of Kepez/Canakkale and drive to Gallipoli. The battlefields of Gallipoli are situated about 15 km from Canakkale. This tour will give you the chance to explore one of the most drastic lands of war where many nations have lost their lives. You will be transferred by coach to a local ferry, which functions between two continents, from the Asian to the European side via the famous strait Dardanelles. Gallipoli National Park has a great significance in the world of military history being the soil on which the battles of the Gallipoli Campaign took place, which contains Turkish and Allied monuments, cemeteries and museums surrounded by forests. You will visit several monuments and will explore the battlefield that witnessed the lost of many lives from both sides. In the Gallipoli National Park, you will also see the Memorials of many soldiers of different nationalities. You will see the Military Monument in the National Park which is dedicated to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives. Here, you will also visit the important site, the Anzac Cove. Gallipoli war has changed the destiny of Modern Republic of Turkey today and the lost lives of all nations are kept in the minds and the hearts of the whole Turkish nation. After visiting the battlefields, you will visit Kabatepe Hill National Park and see the findings from the same period. The tour will continue with ferry to return to Canakkale. A photo stop will be made at the "Trojan Horse" in the city center. After all the visits, you will turn back to port of Kepez/Canakkale.

Tour Inclusion : The port of Canakkale/Kepez pick-up & Drop-off, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach, Fully escorted by a professional guide-lecturer (In English), Entrance fees to the various sites.

Remarks ;
• If it is demaned, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement. (It is charged extra 70 € for the other languages guided.)
• Children 0-7 free.

CANAKKALE/KEPEZ SHORE EXCURSION 2 : TROJAN EXPRESS

Duration	5 hours
Highlights	Troy, Archeological Museum
Operates	Daily (All year arround)

Tour Description : Depart from port of Kepez/Canakkale and 45 minutes drive. The tour will start at Hisarlik Hill. Learn about the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse, which was recently renovated and Helen of Troy, as well as the history and discoveries of the archeological excavations initiated by the famous archeologist Heinrich Schliemann in 1870's. In Troy, nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C. The most important highlight of the site is the Trojan Horse and the most important character you will learn about is the Helen of Troy. You will also have plenty of information on the Trojan Wars most importantly the battle between Archilles and Paris, as well as the sacrificial Altars and the 3700 years old city walls. Houses of Troy I, (3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.) The Bouleterium (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall), Famous Trojan Horse and Legendary Troy are some of the sites that you will explore. All information about Troy today basically derives from a book called "Illiada" written by Homer around the 6th century BC. In your visit to Troy, you will have the chance to learn all about the most exciting legends of mythology. The tour will continue with a short drive to the Archeological Museum where you will have the chance to see the foundings of Troy displayed in accordance with their period and extended history of the region. The tour will end with a drive back to the vessel during which you will have the opportunity to take scenic photos of the stunning panorama.After all the visits, you will turn back to port of Kepez/Canakkale.

Tour Inclusion : The port of Canakkale/Kepez pick-up & Drop-off, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach, Fully escorted by a professional guide-lecturer (In English), Entrance fees to the various sites.

Remarks ;
• If it is demaned, other languages are available for private group or individual requirement. (It is charged extra 70 € for the other languages guided.)
• Children 0-7 free.