5-Hour Assos Ancient City Tour with an Archaeologist

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through the village and see Ottoman structures such as the 14th-century bridge and mosque
• 02 Visit the Greek Temple of Athena and its ancient remains
• 03 Enjoy sea, harbour, and Greek island views across to Lesvos
• 04 Travel with an archaeologist for deeper insight into Assos Ancient City

Assos Ancient City is one of the highlights of Turkey, located on the northwestern Aegean coast opposite Lesvos Island in Greece. This Greek-Roman ancient city is worth seeing for its remarkable setting, archaeological remains, and historic atmosphere. Explore the ancient site alongside a real Turkish village, the harbour, the sea, and views of the Greek island, while travelling with an archaeologist.

Explore Assos Ancient City, including its fortification walls and towers dating back to the 4th-3rd centuries BC.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Canakkale, Assos

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Assos Ancient City and Village Discovery

Explore Assos Ancient City, including its fortification walls and towers dating back to the 4th-3rd centuries BC.

Experience a real Turkish village with nature, the sea, the harbour, views of the Greek island, and the ancient Greek temple and its remains. Taste local soft drinks and homemade Turkish food while travelling with an archaeologist.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guidance and transport.

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket to the ancient city and food and drink.

What to bring

• Hat
• Comfortable shoes - trainers or sneakers
• Swimming suit
• Towel, if you'd like to stop over at the beach

Know before you go

• The distance from the town centre to the village is 90 km and requires a 1.5-hour drive.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Çanakkale, Çanakkale Merkez/Çanakkale, Türkiye

Tour start

Ayvacık, Çanakkale, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.