Passenger and car ferries run daily between Canakkale on the Asian side and Eceabat and Kilitbahir on the European side. Yachts navigating the straits stop at the wellequipped Canakkale Marina to allow tourists more time in the area. Hotels, restaurants and cafes along the promenade, offer a place to enjoy the traffic in the harbor, as well as a view of the Kilitbahir Fortress and the Canakkale Archeological Museum.

Canakkale

Gelibolu

Gelibolu Peninsula Historical National Park was established to honor the 500.000 soldiers who gave their lives on Gelibolu, also known as Gallipoli. In 1915, Mustafa Kemal, commander of the Turkish army, led a succesful campaign to drive out allied powers from the area. The park includes memorials, monuments, cemeteries, the natural beauty of the Ariburnu Cliffs and Tuz Golu (Salt Lake).

The largest of the Turkish Islands, Gokceada is ringed with pristine bays. Its hills, covered with the greens of pine and olive trees, are dotted with sacred springs and monasteries. Regularly schedudled ferry boats make the trip from Canakkale and Kabatepe. In August, islanders and tourists gatherfor colorful local fairs.	Gokceada
As you aproach Bozcaada Island, the Venetian  castle commands your attention. Then your eyes are drawn to the glistening white houses and restaurants and cafes which line the promenade. Wine seems as plentiful as water on this island and a tour reveals many vineyards and wine cellars. There are good sandy beaches at Ayazma, Poyraz and Igdelik.	Bozcaada
Homer immortalized Truva (Troy) in his stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen.	Archeological excavations have revealed nine seperate periods of settlement including ruins of city walls, house foundations, atemple and a theatre. A symbolic wooden Trojan horse commemorates the legendary war. The ancient harbor of Alexandria-Troas was built in the 3rd century B.C. St.Paul passed through twice and then on his third missionary journey, the continued on to Assos.

The acropolis of Assos (Behramkale) is 238 meters above sea level. The Temple of Athena was constructed on this site in the 6th century B.C. This Doric temple is being restored to its former glory and role as guardian of the Biga Peninsula and Gulf of Edremit. Linger to see the moonlight scattered through the temple ruins or rise early for the gentlyawakening dawn over the acropolis. From the top you can take in the magnificent vista of the Gulf of Edrmit and appreciate why this heavenly location was chosen. On the terraces descending to the sea are agoras, agymnasium and a theatre. From the northern corner of the  acropolis, you cn see a mosque, a bridge and a fortress, all built in the 14th century by the Ottoman Sultan Murat l. Down below lies a tiny and idyllic ancient harbor.

Ayvalik

Troas

The town of Biga has given its name to an entire peninsula. It is a town of parks and a good place to see houses built in a traditional style. The closest ebaches are at Karabiga, Sahmelek and Kemer where you will find reasonably priced accommodation. Karabiga was known in ancient times for the god Priapos and thus has cult and fertility associations. Can is well known for its ceramics and sulphur springs which are thought to be helpful in various disorders of the liver, intestine and urinary tract. Two other hot springs are at nearby Kulculer and Kirazli.

Kaz Dagi (Mt.Ida 1.774 meters) is situated at the southern tip of Canakkale in the beautiful Kaz Dagi National Park and its magnificent landscapes, restful green areas and several hor springs. The main day camping facilities are at the northern entrance to the park, via Bayramic and Evciler. In Bayramic 60km. from Canakkale is the beautiful 18th-century Hadimogullari Mansion (Ottoman House) with its etnography museum.