Gokceada:

Imbros, called as Gokceada in Turkey (old name in Turkish: Imroz ), is the largest island of Turkey, part of Çanakkale Province. It is located at the beginning of Saros Bay in the northern edge of Aegean Sea, also the western edge point of Turkey (Avlaka peninsula). The area of Gokceada is about 279 km² (108 square miles), Imbros contains some wooded areas. Gokceada is 2 kms away from Canakkale city centre.

Transportation:

Transportation to the Gokceada  is performing  from Canakkale Ferry Port and from Kabatepe Port. It takes around  2 and half hours from Canakkale to Gokceada by ferry.

The detailed Schedule of the ferry from Canakkale to Gokceada and Gokceada to Canakkale can be seen on gestasdenizulasim.com.tr/.

Winter Period:

Schedule from Canakkale;

From Gokceada to Canakkale 08:00 a.m.

From Canakkale to Gokceada 17:00

Schedule from Kabatepe;

From Gokceada to Kabatepe: 07:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m.

From Kabatepe to Gokceada: 16:00 p.m., 18:00 p.m.

Summer Period:

Schedule from Kabatepe;

From Gokceada to Kabatepe 07:00, 11:00, 16:00, 20:00

From Gokceada to Kabatepe 07:00, 11:00, 16:00, 20:00

Accommodation:

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Food & Drink:

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Things to See:

Tepekoy, Salt lake, Underwater museum, Cheese rocks, Rock tombs, 5 thousand years old Hoyuk at Cınarlı Valley , sarcophagus .

Castle of Kaleköy, Castle ruins from Genoa time, At Kapıkaya devil rocks, At  Güzelcekoy British headquarters ruins.

Ancient ruins at Tepeköy,  Kefaloz, Tepeköy Balidosta, Zeytinliköy Arasia and Krioneroda, Dereköy Pirğosta.

Importance:

Gokceada(Imbros) is biggest island of Turkey. Population of the island is mixed Greeks and Turks. İsland is famous with natural beauties, mud lake, coffee sgops in Zeytinli village and beaches which has strong  winds  12 month.  Tourists visit here for surfing  sport all arround world.

Available Tours:

There are several  local travel agents that organizes tours to Gokceada. A semple of Gokceada tour is as below;

Tour starting hours are generally around  08:30am. Meeting in Canakkale and head to Gokceada. Arrivig the Island; Panoramic island tour, Goztepe, Kalekoy village, Zeytinli village, Tepekoy village, Derekoy village and swimming break.  Head to Canakkale from Kuzu port.  Arriving to Canakkale around  20.00.

Tour Inclusions;

* Ferry fee
* Transportation A/C  non smoking bus
* Guiding service
* Lunch