Türkiye

Çanakkale

A lively university city on the Dardanelles, close to legendary Troy and the Gallipoli peninsula.

Destination story

A place with its own rhythm.

Çanakkale lies on the narrow Dardanelles strait between Europe and Asia. Its seafront promenade, Ottoman fortress and the wooden horse from the film ‘Troy’ give the city its character, while the ancient site of Troy and the historic Gallipoli peninsula are close by.

For WOFA participants, Çanakkale offers a youthful, welcoming city full of history and sea views. Groups can perform for enthusiastic audiences and explore ancient legends, islands and fortress towns in the area.

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Why groups love Çanakkale

01
On the Dardanelles between two continents
02
Close to ancient Troy (UNESCO)
03
Historic Gallipoli peninsula
04
Lively university-city atmosphere
05
Seafront promenade
06
Island trips to Bozcaada

Things to experience

01Seafront promenade and the Trojan Horse
02Archaeological site and Museum of Troy
03Gallipoli peninsula historical sites
04Kilitbahir Castle
05Ancient Assos
06Bozcaada island

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) — ~5 km (about 10 min)
Domestic connections, mainly via Istanbul or Ankara
Istanbul Airport (IST) — ~320 km (about 4 h via the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge)
International hub — Turkish Airlines and many other carriers

Train & coach arrival

• Çanakkale Otogar (coach station) — coaches to Istanbul, İzmir and Bursa

Ferry & port connections

• Ferries across the Dardanelles to Eceabat and Kilitbahir • Ferries to Gökçeada and Bozcaada islands

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.

Contact WOFA