Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
RESOURCES
»
Çanakkale.com.tr
(
www.canakkale.com.tr
)
»
Gallipoli and the Anzacs
(
www.anzacsite.gov.au
)
»
Gallipoli Association
(
www.gallipoli-association.org
)
»
Gestaş ferries
(
www.gestasdenizulasim.com.tr
)
GETTING AROUND
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Air
Flights to Çanakkale from İstanbul; to Edremit (near Ayvalık) from İstanbul and
Ankara with Anadolu Jet and Bora Jet; and to İzmir from across Turkey.
»
Boat
Ferries to Bandırma from İstanbul; Bozcaada from Çanakkale and Yükyeri İskelesi;
Alibey Island and Lesvos (Greece) from Ayvalık; and Chios (Greece) from Çeşme.
»
Bus
A good way to get between major spots such as Çanakkale, Ayvalık, Bergama and
İzmir.
»
Car
Good roads; major hire companies in İzmir and İstanbul.
»
Dolmuş
Useful for rural spots such as Behramkale and Assos.
»
Tour
A good way to see the Gallipoli Peninsula and Troy.
BE FOREWARNED
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Book ahead
If visiting the Gallipoli Peninsula and Çanakkale around Anzac Day (25
April) or the Turkish equivalent (18 March), or Edirne around the Historic Kırkpınar Oil
Wrestling Festival (late June/early July).
»
Gallipoli tours
From Çanakkale, catch the ferry to Eceabat (
"
2) and start the tour there;
it's typically
"
30 cheaper than starting in Çanakkale.
»
Restaurants
Check the prices of fish and wine before ordering.
»
Driving
Avoid driving in the narrow lanes in old towns such as Ayvalık.
»
Tours
Check what you get, eg do cruises include lunch? How long will the driver wait at
sights on a private taxi tour?
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