THE PLACES AROUND THE CANAKKALE Martyrdom
Gallipoli is a city that impresses with its historical and natural beauties. We set out to visit the Gallipoli Martyrdom (Çanakkale Martyrdom), which is synonymous with its name.. In this glorious war, the soldiers of both sides showed an example of legendary effort and became heroes. ANZAC (Australia and New Zealand Army Corps) and hundreds of people come to visit the Historical Peninsula of Gallipoli every year, where the war where the heroism of Turkish soldiers under fire took place.. Çanakkale Victory, celebrated on March 18 for Turkey, is celebrated on April 25 by the Anzacs.
If you haven’t visited the historical peninsula yet, then there are so many activities to do around it, so many ancient cities and villages to visit. However, we, as the locals of the region, thought why not share this knowledge.. We have made a 1-week holiday program for our tour, which includes not only historical places but also information about nature sports..
We set the Çanakkale Martyrdom, which we watched in the movie “The Water Diviner”, directed by Russell Crowne, as the middle point, and explore the blessings around it…
Where to start this route?
Our suggestion is that you start from Istanbul and follow the coastline until Asos.. You can do the Gallipoli Car Journey by bus or car.. Since we will stop at a few points on the road, our choice is for the vehicle.
By plane: Transportation from Istanbul Atatürk Airport or Sabiha Gocen Airport:
From the 1st airport to the bus station;
- On the European Side; You can reach Esenler Bus Station from Istanbul Ataturk Airport by metro.. After getting off at Zincirlikuyu metro stop, take the Yeşilpınar (49 Z) Bus. click to see the expedition time and route. Or. Get off at the Hacıosman metro stop and take the Binevler (47 L) Bus.. Click to see the departure time and route.
- On the Asian Side: To go to Harem Bus Terminal from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, take the shuttle to Kadıköy, from Kadıköy You need to go to Üsküdar. Take the Harem (12H) Bus between Kadıköy and Üsküdar.. click to see the departure time and route.
2. You can rent a car from the airport;
- Click here for detailed information on renting a car from Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
- From Sabiha Gökçen Airport for detailed information click.
3. By bus: After arriving at Esenler or Harem Bus Station, there are multiple local bus companies that go as far as Asos.. You can also make a reservation online.. Our recommendation Truva Turizm
4. By Car: Follow the signs for Edirne and then Çanakkale.
Where to stay on this trip?
You can choose Saros, Gallipoli and Gallipoli Historical Peninsula for your accommodation. Since we will spend 1 day in Saros Bay according to our route, we determine the first address as Saros Boutique House in Saros Bay.. In addition, if we consider that Gallipoli and the Geliblou Peninsula will be more expensive, especially on March 18 and April 25, it will be more affordable to stay in the bay and commute from here.. In the calm and quiet bay, it will be great to relax during your excursions. Saros Boutique House a detached house. Especially if you are traveling with more than 3 people, it is definitely cheaper to rent a house.
What activities can I do on this trip?
- Outdoor sports
- Cycling
- wine tasting tour in Şarköy or Bozcaada : For our wine tasting tours and recommendations click here You can click here.
- Diving in Saros Bay: For those wondering where to dive in Saros Bay and more… You can click here to access our article. <
- Windsurfing in Saros Bay
What should I eat?
Peynir Tatlısı and Tekirdağ meatball (Tekirdağ meatball)
How Many Days Do I Need for This Journey?
The Most less than 1 week.. Because on this tour, we cover the places to see and activities to do while visiting the cemetery.. For example, scuba diving or swimming..
How Much Will I Spend on This Journey?
Depends on your choice from the options given above: Accommodation, car rental, if you have your own vehicle gasoline, etc.. You need to know all the items in shape.. In addition, there will be museum entrance fee, food and beverage, and shopping if you do.
Çanakkale Martyrs’ Cemetery Trip
List of places to see on our route on the way to the cemetery: Şarköy , Saros Bay, Bolayır, Güneyli, Gallipoli (Gallipoli), Eceabat (Historical Peninsula), Çanakkale (Dardanelles), Troy, Assos, Mount Ida, Çalköy (Yenice), Kemer Village (Parion)…
You can click here to see the map view of this route.
- TEKİRDAĞ – ŞARKÖY
On this route, there are Tekirdag and §arkoy, which have been popular holiday destinations for years due to their proximity to Istanbul.
TEKIRDAĞ: Tekirdag is a small city.. We go directly to Tekirdağ city center and eat the famous Tekirdağ meatballs.. After eating our dinner, we go to Kumbağ, the only place where you can paraglide in the Sea of Marmara. If you wish, you can go on a wine tasting tour in Şarköy.
Before you go, don’t forget to read our blog post “We are Visiting the Wine Capital of Şarköy Vineyards“.
Another activity to do in Sarkoy is paragliding at Uçmakdere, where you can enjoy a wonderful view…
After Sarkoy, you will now see the Gallipoli sign we are following…
- GULF OF SAROS
The road will take us to the Gulf of Saros, as far as Melas Kolpos, with its ancient name… Saros, especially under the sea one of Turkey’s favorite spots for photography and diving. The swimming season starts in April. It is one of the regions where the water of the Aegean Sea is the saltiest.. But you don’t feel the salt, as the water is usually the spring in the water and the water is ice cold.. Or we got used to it
Saros Bay is one of the 5 self-cleaning gulfs in the world… It is also the cleanest sea in Turkey.. And it is said that it is one of the 3 cleanest seas in the world.. Another plus of Saros is that it is far from industrial areas and is forbidden to settle around the bay.
Small islands are located in the Gulf of Saros.. You can only go to these islands by renting a boat.. So the islands are not open to tourism.. At the same time, you can swim on the fine sandy beach of Erikli beach on the opposite shore of Saros, or you can dive in İbrice.. Saros Bay has tremendous beauties for diving, for example, the mythological Baby Rocks are also located in Saros Bay. We will pass through the village of Bolayır and Güneyli..
- BOLAYIR – GÜNEYLI
BOLAYIR: Bolayır is named after Namık Kemal .. Because Namık Kemal wanted his tomb to be in Bolayır..
The List of Places to See in Bolayır: Famous Turkish Poet Namık Kemal’s tomb, next to it is the tomb of Orhan Gazi’s son and one of the conquerors of Gallipoli, Gazi Süleyman Pasha. The tomb and the first castle of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, which was taken in 1356, Çimpe Castle (Çimpe Castle). Even though the castle is in ruins today, you can watch the view of Çanakkale and Saros Gulf from the hill where it is located.
GÜNEYLİ VILLAGE: The long and quiet beach that makes Güneyli, the biggest village of Gallipoli, famous.. It is a beach preferred by the local people especially living in Gallipoli and nearby..
- GELİBOLU (GALLIPOLI)
The hometown of Piri Reis, the city where the Battle of Gallipoli took place, which will always be mentioned with glorious success in history.. Of course, from our point of view.. It contains a historical heritage that you should not miss while going to the martyrdoms..
List of Places to See in Gallipoli: Gelibolu Russian Monument, Saruca Pasha Bath, Sofucu Halil Mosque, Gallipoli War Museum, Gallipoli Castle (Piri Reis Museum), Gallipoli Harbor, Çilehane , Navy Culture Park, Hamzakoy, Emir Baba Tomb, Sinan Pasha Tomb, Gallipoli Mevlevi Lodge, Gallipoli French Uterus (French Monument), Saruca Pasha Tomb, Bayraklı Baba Tomb, Fener Park and Gelibolu Lighthouse, Azepler Prayer Place, Mansur Hallaçı, Ahmed-i Bican Efendi Tomb, Yazıcızade Mosque, Şerbetçi Baba Tomb, Gazi Süleyman Paşa Mosque
For detailed information about Gallipoli City Tour, you can read our Gallipoli Travel Guide here.
- CANAKKALE MARTYLITY
The struggle that will make everyone shudder, no matter what nationality, is our grandfather’s for Anzac and the Turks. the bosom of the bloody war in which they lie… The lands that everyone should visit at least once in their life…
Click to read our detailed “Çanakkale Martyrdom” blog post.
To see the martyrdom and We continue to the must-see places along the way from Istanbul.. While we’ve come this far, we continue our route by passing the Eceabat or Kilitbahir ferry pier to the other side of Çanakkale..
- CANAKKALE
We follow the historical traces of the Battle of Çanakkale in Çanakkale… First, the city center..
Çanakkale List of Places to See: The Trojan horse used in the movie Troy (Troy) is located in the center of the city. The miniature ancient city of Troy is in the city center of Çanakkale.. You can shop at Çanakkale Aynalı Çarşı in Çanakkele Türkü, Çanakkale Naval Museum (Çanakkale Naval Museum), Çanakkale Clock Tower, Çanakkale Archeology Museum (Çanakkale Archeology Museum), (Çanakkale Strait’s narrowest point) Cimenlik Castle. (Çimenlik Castle).
- TRUVA ANTIQUE CITY (TROY ANTIQUE CITY) It has many names, some of them: Troy, Troia, Ilion, Iliosi, Vilusa.. Troy Ancient City, which is the second most important historical place after Gallipoli Historical Peninsula in Çanakkale, has been on the World Heritage List since 1988. It has been used as a national park since 1996..
- ASSOS ANTIQUE CITY (ASSOS ANTIQUE CITY): Or Assos Acropolis, Assos Historical Site.. The ancient port city is located in Behramkale Village (Behramkale Village) in Ayvacık District, built on a volcanic colony.. Asos Historical Site area has untouched natural beauty stretching from the Aegean sea coast to Kadırga Bay. This site area was also used as a training center where the famous philosopher Aristotle was a teacher…
Asos Places To See; Built in the Archaic period, The Temple of Athena (Athena Temple) is located at the top of the hill. From this point, it is absolutely priceless to watch the setting sun in Edremit Gulf.. In the site area, respectively, from the sea upwards; agora, bazaar, gymnasium, intellectual and physical education center, ancient theater with a capacity of 4000 spectators, bouleuterion, city council building, and necropolis, ancient cemetery). There is also a historical mosque and a bridge from the Ottoman Period in Asos.
- YENICE (ÇALKÖY VILLAGE): Mount Ida’s The village, which was established on the outskirts of the city, is famous for its verminous vegetation, plant diversity and trees. As such, Yenice is a paradise for outdoor sports.. For example, horse riding, paragliding, trekking, cycling,… you can think of anything.
Neighborhood Places To See; Hadrianus Castle (Asar Castle), Çırpılar Hisar Tepe, Küçük Hisarlık, Baba Kale (Taban Kale), Kabalı Church Explosion, Çal Kale, Üvecik Hill, Kabalı Hisar Tepe ancient campus, Çınar Village and Seyvan Village where there is a wooden ceiling mosque called Issız Cuma.
- KAZ MOUNTAIN (MOUNT IDA):
Homerous, the mountain known worldwide; Mount Ida. The beauty where you will encounter wonderful views thanks to the spa and nature in the mountain and park area… If you rest under a tree, do not forget to think of the mythology of the Kaz Mountains (myth of Ida)…Ida is the place where the world’s first beauty contest was held.. And the winner is Helena… That is Aphrodite’s suggestion. That is, love.. Or the end of Troy…
Places to See While Mount Ida: Ayazma Picnic Area and the home of outdoor sports, Kalkim…
- PARION ANTIC CITY (PARION ANTIQUE CITY)
Parion is located in Kemer Village (Kemer Village) in Biga. According to the necropolis remains obtained from the excavations, Parion was accepted as a part of the city of Troas… Eusebius, Parion’s BC. He said that it was built in 709.
Parion Antique City Must-See Places: Ancient theatre, BC. 2nd. The Parion Artemisi (Artemis of Parion) and the Parion Kentauros Triton, claimed to have been built in the 16th century. strong>GÖKÇEADA (Imbrus, Imbros): The island belonging to Turkey since 1455, has managed to maintain its calmness with less density compared to Bozcaada.
Places to See in Goceada: Greek Villages; Kaleköy, Zeytinli, Bademli and Dereköy, Rock Cemetry, Cheese Rocks, Salt Lake, Tepeköy Çınaraltı where you can see panoramic view of Eagan, Underwater National Park, Kalefoz Beach (Kalefoz beach), the westernmost tip of the island, the Hidden Harbor, the stony Star Cove for windsurfing!
- BOZCAADA (TENEDOS): One of the only two islands in the Aegean Sea.. Tends plan Bozcaada with the name Ski is mentioned in Homer’s Epic.
The importance of the island is great, especially according to the Orthodox faith. This is also known as the Paraskevi Holy Spring. In the past, there used to be Paraskevi Festivals (Paraskevi Carnaval) in Tenedos.. Today, it has left its place to the Vintage Festivals held in August…
Places to See in Bozcaada: Bozcaada Museum (Bozcaada Museum), Alaybey Mosque (Alaybey Mosques), Yalı Mosque (Yalı Mosque), Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque (Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque), Namazgah and historical fountain, Virgin Mary Church (Virgin Mary Church) built in 1870, four wine factories, Wind Farm, Bozcaada vineyards (Bozcaada vineyards), Kimisis Teodoku Greek Orthodox Church (Kimisis Teodoku Greek Orthodox Church), Göztepe, Habbele, Çamlık Picnic Area, Namazgah Fountain (Namazgah Fountain), old Greek houses, Salt Cape (Salt Cape), Ayazma Marina (Ayazma Harbor), Ayazma Beach (Ayazma Beach), Marble Cape (Marble Cape), Polente Lighthouse (Polente Lighthouse).
And we end our tour on the island..