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This tour is a combination of daily group
tour arrangements including entry fees and most
meals. You may stay in the hotel category of
your choice. The tour features Insight small
group tours (max 10 pax) in Istanbul but
elsewhere tour size may vary.
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional)
to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 2
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET
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8:30-8:45 departure.
Visit The St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was
built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the
largest building in the world for over 1000
years. See its intricate mosaics and huge
central dome. Continue to the Topkapi
Palace,
which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from
the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see
the impressive collection of priceless
jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes
worn by the sultans and relics of the
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Haghia Sophia |
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Mohammed.
(Entrance to the
Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue
Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a
unique piece of architecture with its six
minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik
tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with
Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and
German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through
the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit
the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and
the hidden underground Theodosian
Cistern.
See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may
be done all or partially as a walking tour.
Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 3
ISTANBUL
- CANAKKALE
Pick up at 10.30 – 11.00 from your hotel
in the Sultanahmet area only. Departure
for Canakkale arriving at approximately
16.00 in Eceabat and continue across the
Dardanelles by ferry. Arrival in
Canakkale and check in to your hotel.
Free time in Canakkale and overnight.
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DAY 4
CANAKKALE - TROY -
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7.45 Depart from Canakkale to visit
the legendary site of Troy, with its
nine levels of civilization. City of
Helen, which was famous in Homer’s
Iliad. 10.45 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 in 1453, as
part of his siege of Constantinople
(Istanbul). Once in Kilitbahir you
will be given an explanation of the
famous 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
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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.
Transfer to Istanbul and late evening
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DAY 5
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport (optional) for departure.
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TOUR PRICE: (IN EUROS)
ISTANBUL GALLIPOLI AND TROY TOUR (CODE: CA05)
PER PERSON IN DOUBLE /
TRIPLE ROOM |
SINGLE
SUPP |
EXTRA
NIGHT IN ISTANBUL |
EXTRA
NIGHT
SNG SUPP |
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BUDGET
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280 |
55 |
25 |
15 |
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MODERATE |
295 |
75 |
30 |
20 |
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FIRST CLASS |
325 |
80 |
35 |
20 |
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DELUXE |
350 |
100 |
40 |
25 |
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ISTANBUL
