Day 1 Sunday 24th April
Welcome meeting – City tour – Gallipoli
Own arrangements to Istanbul. Mid Morning Meet with your PP rep and Turkish Guide, we
will then introduce you to some of the cities many sights on our city tour. Included in the tour are the Underground Cistern, Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Late afternoon we drive to Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat, where you have an opportunity to get any last minute supplies, before heading to Anzac Cove for the Dawn service.
Day 2 Monday 25th April
Gallipoli- Memorial Service
We arrive at ANZAC Cove giving us plenty of time to take our positions for the Dawn Service. A packed breakfast and lunch is supplied. Later you can attend the Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair. We then make the short journey to Eceabat, the closest town to ANZAC Cove and while the local pensions are basic, they are the best in town ... and you are not camping, best of all, you are in the centre of what is always a very large night as thousands of travelers reflect upon a very moving day.
Day 3 Tuesday 26th April
Gallipoli – Cove Tour- Bursa
Today we return to ANZAC Cove for a fully guided tour of the Gallipoli peninsula. You will be provided with both a packed breakfast and lunch, as we visit the memorial sites at ANZAC Cove, Shrapnel Valley, Conkbay Hill, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair as well as the many cemeteries. We then tour the Kabatepe Museum and orientation centre. Later Today we cross the Dardanelles to Cannakale taking in the ancient site of Troy on the way to Bursa and reflect upon the last few days.
Day 4 Wednesday 27th April
Bursa – Istanbul
A perfect opportunity to have a slow start to the day, before relaxing in the natural hot springs that Bursa is famous for. Late afternoon we drive to Istanbul, this is our last evening together and a great opportunity to go out and farewell new found friends. We have a chance to go to a traditional Turkish belly dancing cabaret show with dinner and drinks cost £25 (optional).
Day 5 Thursday 28th April
Istanbul
Check out of our hotel after breakfast. Before making your own onward transport arrangements or you can join us and experience the feeling of invigoration with a traditional Turkish bath, or take the chance to go on a last-minute shopping spree in Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar. If you are staying on an extra night we can also arrange for you to go on the Bosphorus cruise in the afternoon, cost £10. (Optional)
WHATS INCLUDED
Locally guided tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Underground Cistern * Fully guided tour of Gallipoli memorial sites including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and many others * ANZAC Day memorial services * Packed breakfast and lunch on ANZAC Day * Visit the ancient city of Troy * Bursa Hot Springs * No overnight drive * No camping * Breakfasts daily
Departures?
24th April 2005
Price?
£209 GBP (flights not included) - BOOK NOW