If staying in Troy and Gallipoli area one of the best hotels the Iris Hotel, Canakkale. There is a one day tour from Canakkale to Troy and Gallipoli.
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| Iris Hotel, Canakkale |
Sphendon Hotel, Sultan Ahmet, Akbıyık Değirmeni Sk. No:44, Istanbul (suggested by Sam of Australia)
My top site to visit in Turkey is the ancient city of Troy which today is near the town of Hisarlik. The town of Canakkale might be a good base because it is close to Gallipoli and not too far from Hisarlik.
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| Troy VII is often associated with the Troy of the Iliad |
My blog to organize information on travel to Turkey. Sites that I want to see:
Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque)
Ancient Theatre at Ephesus
Gallipoli
Overnight train from Ankara to Kars on the Doğu Ekpresi (Eastern Express)
İshak Paşa Palace (3 hours south of Kars)
Troy/Hisarlik:
Easiest transport to Hisarlik from Istanbul is by ferry then bus then taxi - see Rome2Rio.
Troy Museum, 8:30-19:00, 1 Apr to 31 Oct; 8:30-17:30, 1 Nov to 31 Mar. Entrance fee - 42 TL (~$3).
Hisarlik Hotel, Tevfikiye Koyu Intepe, Canakkale Turkey. Good reviews on Tripadvisor (avg. 4/5) and a 10 minute walk from the ruins - $49.
I would want to see Istanbul and then do a side trip to the ancient site of Troy and Ephesus. This travel writer has a good article on visi...
