CANAKKALE, TURKEY

Departing from the pier we will make our way to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen and the Trojan horse. Troy is spoken of in the Illiad and the Odyssey in the tale of Helen, the most beautiful woman whose beauty was said to have launched the Trojan War.

Departing from the pier we will make our way to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen and the Trojan horse. Troy is spoken of in the Illiad and the Odyssey in the tale of Helen, the most beautiful woman whose beauty was said to have launched the Trojan War. Troy existed for 4000 years and suddenly disappeared from the Earth until the ruins at Hisarlik were discovered in 1800s. We will make a stop here and be taken on a tour to see this exciting old city. Our next stop will be at Assos where we will see the Temple of Athena, the marketplace and city walls dating from the time of Hermias and Artistotle. St Paul passed through Assos on his way between Alexandria Troas and Miletus at the end of his third missionary journey. From Assos he sent a message back to carpus in Alexandria Toas asking him to forward his cloak and notebooks. His friends had taken a boat from Alexandria Troas while Paul travelled overland. He met them in Assos from where they sailed together to Mytilene. After spending time in Assos we will make our way back to our awaiting ship in Canakkale. Please note that this tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking in Troy and 1 hour of walking in Assos; steps may be encountered.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES