Travel and food guide by Yükseloğulları Hotel.
Our Area Guide
As a family living and producing in the Ezine district of Çanakkale, we know this region well. Here we write about the places worth visiting, how to get around and the food of the area.
If you are planning a trip here, these articles should help you shape your route.
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Driving between Çanakkale and İzmir? Stop on the road in Ezine for a Turkish village breakfast spread and a proper rest. We explain what is on the table, how to find us and tips for your break.
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Geyikli has a sandy public beach, an old trading pier facing Bozcaada and a separate port for the island ferry. Here’s how to spend a few hours on the mainland, or turn the stop into an overnight stay with a visit to the ruins at Dalyan.
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A good cheese stop in Ezine starts with two questions: what does the label say, and how far do you still have to drive? Here’s where to buy our family’s cheese in Bozeli, what to ask at a deli counter and how to choose a pack that suits the rest of your trip.
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Discover Babakale at the westernmost point of mainland Asia, with its Ottoman castle, lighthouse and working fishing harbour. Our guide covers village walks, local crafts, sunset planning and a day trip from Ezine via the Smintheion at Gülpınar.
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Planning a hot springs visit while exploring Troy and the surrounding region? Our guide to Kestanbol covers its location near Ezine, day visits, separate bathing pools and a suggested outing with Alexandria Troas.
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Discover what to eat in Çanakkale, from Ezine cheese and peynir helvası to coastal seafood and Bozcaada tomato jam. Our guide brings together regional dishes, food souvenir tips and a welcoming breakfast stop at our hotel in Ezine.
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Get to know peynir helvası, Çanakkale’s baked Turkish cheese dessert. Discover what to look for when buying it, a short home recipe and ideas for exploring Ezine’s local food during your stay.
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Planning a beach day near Assos? Compare Kadırga, Sivrice and Sokakağzı for shoreline, access and facilities, understand what to expect at the old harbour, and combine a swim with a visit to the ancient city.
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Discover Adatepe's stone houses, walk to the Altar of Zeus and explore nearby Yeşilyurt on the slopes of Mount Ida. Our guide brings together village walks, the olive oil museum in Küçükkuyu and practical advice for planning a day out from our hotel in Ezine.
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Troy was a real city, but the wooden horse belongs to a story that archaeology has not confirmed. We explain the ancient sources, distinguish the replica at Troy from the movie horse in Çanakkale, and suggest a day trip from Ezine.
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Discover how Assos, Babakale, Adatepe and the bays of Ayvacık fit into your trip. We group nearby sights into manageable day trips from Ezine, with one- and two-day itinerary ideas, village walks and advice on combining ancient sites with time by the sea.
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Near Ezine, on the slopes of Mount Çığrı, giant Roman granite columns still lie where they were cut. We explain their story, their size, how Troad granite reached Rome and what to know before you visit.
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When you order a Turkish breakfast to share, the cheese, olives, honey and eggs each arrive a little differently. Here’s how to read the menu, what to do with the little dish of kaymak and why the white cheese is the first thing we suggest tasting at our family’s table in Ezine.
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Mount Ida, the mountain of Greek myth now known as Kaz Dağları, can be explored from the Çanakkale side via Bayramiç, Evciler and Ayazma. We cover its legends, nature, route and the rules to know before you go.
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Troy, Gallipoli, Bozcaada or Assos: where you stay shapes your whole trip. We compare Çanakkale, the Ezine area, the Geyikli coast, Bozcaada and Assos to help you choose the best base for your plans.
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Ezine sits at the heart of the Troad, between Troy, Bozcaada, Assos and Mount Ida. We bring together the region's ancient cities, beaches and food, with distances from our hotel and a day-by-day itinerary.
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Formed in the former inner harbour of Alexandria Troas, Ezine's Pink Lake takes on a heart shape and shades of pink at certain times of year. We explain why it changes colour, when to see it and how to visit.
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Ferries to Bozcaada leave from Geyikli Yükyeri port, 15 km from our hotel. We explain how tickets work, whether to take your car, how summer and winter sailings differ and how to avoid the queues.
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Perched on a volcanic hill above the Aegean, Assos was home to Aristotle and a stop on St Paul's travels. We cover the Temple of Athena, the lower city, sunset tips and how to plan your visit.
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At Gülpınar near Assos stands the only known sanctuary in Anatolia where Apollo was worshipped as lord of the mice. We cover its Iliad friezes, the lost statue of Apollo and how to plan your visit.
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Plan a thoughtful visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula, from Anzac Cove and Lone Pine to Chunuk Bair and the Turkish memorials. Our guide explains ferry crossings, driving and guided visits, realistic day plans, and how to include Gallipoli in a stay near Troy and Ezine.
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From the harbour castle and old town to Ayazma Beach and smaller coves, Bozcaada offers plenty for a first visit. Our guide brings together the main sights, beach choices and a realistic day trip from our mainland base in Ezine.
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In the Ezine district of Çanakkale, cheese means one thing. But what sets it apart from other white cheeses, how is it made, and why does it carry a geographical indication? As a family producing in the same region since 1953, we take you through each step.
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Troy, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Homer's Iliad, is just 20 km (12 miles) from our hotel. We explain its layers, what to see at the ruins and in the Troy Museum, and how to plan your visit.
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Once the main harbour of the Troad with up to 100,000 inhabitants, Alexandria Troas near Ezine is one of Anatolia's largest ancient cities. We cover its ruins, its links to St Paul and how to plan your visit.
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