GALLIPOLI - TROY AND PERGAMON TOURS 2012

GALLIPOLI TOUR - DEPARTING FROM ISTANBUL (1 DAY)
DAILY DEPARTURE MAY THRU SEPTEMBER (TOUR CODE GA01)

ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - ISTANBUL

Departure for Gallipoli at 6.30. The journey takes approximately 5 hours. Lunch in Eceabat by the Dardanelles. We will visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place, Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the  successful attack and capture of Turkish

trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. We will begin our return to Istanbul at approximately 18.00 and arrive late evening around 23.30 in Istanbul. L.

PRICE PER PERSON: 110 EURO

FROM ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL
JAN/MARCH/OCT – EVEN DAYS
NOV/DEC/FEB/APRIL – ODD DAYS *return bus is regular local bus with transfer to centrally located hotels
DAILY DEPARTURE MAY - SEPT
 

TROY TOUR - DEPARTING FROM ISTANBUL  (1 DAY) DAILY DEPARTURE MAY THRU SEPTEMBER (TOUR CODE GB01)

ISTANBUL - TROY - ISTANBUL

Departure to Troy at 06:30 – 07:00. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs to Eceabat where you will have lunch by the Dardanelles Straight. You will cross the straight by ferry and continue to Troy to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer’s Iliad. You will see the reproduction of the Trojan Horse and learn about the Trojan Wars as well as seeing the Sacrificial Altars, ancient city walls, Bouleterium, Odeon and current excavations. We will return to Canakkale, depart for Istanbul before 18:00 and cross back over the straight. Arrive late evening around 23:30 in Istanbul. L PRICE PER PERSON: 120 EURO FROM ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL JAN/MARCH/OCT – EVEN DAYS NOV/DEC/FEB/APRIL – ODD DAYS *return bus is regular local bus with transfer to centrally located hotels DAILY DEPARTURE MAY - SEPT

Day 1
ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE
Pick up at 6.30 from your hotel. Departure for Gallipoli. Arrival at around 12:00 and lunch in Eceabat. We will then visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Lunch and swimming, Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. We will cross the Dardanelles by ferry and arrive in Canakkale at 18:30. It is possible to see the 4 Corners documentary “Fatal Shore” at 19:30 and the Gallipoli Movie starring Mel Gibson at 21:30 (Please request during the tour) Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Canakkale. L

Day 2
CANAKKALE – TROY – ISTANBUL (OR END IN SELCUK/KUSADASI)
8.45 Depart from Canakkale to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer’s Iliad. You will see the reproduction of the Trojan Horse and learn about the Trojan Wars as well as seeing the Sacrificial Altars, ancient city walls, Bouleterium, Odeon and current excavations. 12:30 Transfer to Kusadasi/Selcuk 18.00 Transfer to Istanbul. B

FROM ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL OR ISTANBUL TO SELCUK/KUSADASI
JAN/MARCH/OCT – EVEN DAYS
NOV/DEC/FEB/APRIL – ODD DAYS *onward bus from Canakkale to Selcuk/Kusadasi by local bus
MAY/OCT – EVERY DAY *onward bus from Canakkale to Selcuk/Kusadasi by local bus
JUNE/JULY/SEPT – EVEN DAYS (EVERY DAY IF RETURNING TO ISTANBUL)
AUG – ODD DAYS (EVERY DAY IF RETURNING TO ISTANBUL)

Day 1
SELCUK/KUSADASI – CANAKKALE
Pick up at 8.30 - 9.00 from Kusadasi or 9.00 – 9.30 from Selcuk. We will drive north to Canakkale. In season a swimming break along the way is possible. Ask your guide. We will arrive in Canakkale town around 16:30, check in hotel and free time. It is possible to see the 4 Corners documentary “Fatal Shore” at 19:30 and the Gallipoli Movie starring Mel Gibson at 21:30 (Please request during the tour). Overnight in Canakkale. (Please note that no meal is included today)

Day 2
CANAKKALE – TROY – GALLIPOLI – ISTANBUL
8.45 Depart from Canakkale to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer’s Iliad. You will see the reproduction of the Trojan Horse and learn about the Trojan Wars as well as seeing the Sacrificial Altars, ancient city walls, Bouleterium, Odeon and current excavations. We will proceed by ferry across the part of the Dardanelles known as “the Narrows”; the ferry pulls in at the small fishing village of Kilitbahir, which is known for its fort built by Mehmet the Conqueror. You will be given a full explanation of the famous WWI battle. We will visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. Continue to Istanbul, late night arrival around 23.30. B.L.

FROM SELCUK/KUSADASI TO ISTANBUL
JAN/MARCH/OCT – EVEN DAYS
JUNE /JULY/SEPTEMBER: EVEN DAYS
AUGUST: ODD DAYS

Day 1
ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE
Pick up at 6.30 from your hotel. Departure for Gallipoli. Arrival at around 12:00 and lunch in Eceabat. We will then visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Lunch and swimming, Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. We will cross the Dardanelles by ferry and arrive in Canakkale at 18:30. It is possible to see the 4 Corners documentary “Fatal Shore” at 19:30 and the Gallipoli Movie starring Mel Gibson at 21:30 (Please request during the tour) Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Canakkale. L
 

Day 2
CANAKKALE – TROY – PERGAMON - KUSADASI/SELCUK

FROM ISTANBUL TO SELCUK/KUSADASI
JUNE /JULY/SEPTEMBER: EVEN DAYS
AUGUST: ODD DAYS

Day 1
KUSADASI/SELCUK – PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Pick up at 8.30 - 9.00 from Kusadasi or 9.00 – 9.30 from Selcuk. We continue to Pergamon. We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar "Throne of Satan" can still be seen today. Pergamon was a center of Roman authority and a place of persecution for Christians who denied imperial worship. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and Temple of Trajan. Overnight in Canakkale. L.

Day 2
CANAKKALE – TROY – GALLIPOLI - ISTANBUL
8.45 Depart from Canakkale to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer’s Iliad. You will see the reproduction of the Trojan Horse and learn about the Trojan Wars as well as seeing the Sacrificial Altars, ancient city walls, Bouleterium, Odeon and current excavations. We will proceed by ferry across the part of the Dardanelles known as “the Narrows”; the ferry pulls in at the small fishing village of Kilitbahir, which is known for its fort built by Mehmet the Conqueror. You will be given a full explanation of the famous WWI battle. We will visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. Continue to Istanbul, late night arrival around 23.30. Overnight in Istanbul (taxi from bus station may be needed. B.L.

FROM SELCUK/KUSADASI TO ISTANBUL 
JUNE /JULY/SEPTEMBER: EVEN DAYS
AUGUST: ODD DAYS

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TOURS INCLUDE: PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT HOTELS IN CENTRAL LOCATIONS ONLY, 1 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION EXCEPT FOR DAY TOURS, TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS, ALL ENTRY FEES AND MEALS AS MENTIONED: B=BREAKFAST, L=LUNCH.
SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE OR GUIDES (SOME TRANSFERS MAY BE UNGUIDED)

NOT INCLUDED: DRINKS, TIPS AND ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE

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