Turkey : Istanbul and Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
from € 1095 | 6 Nights
Visit Enchanting Istanbul and the Gallipoli Peninsula
Visit the magical city of Istanbul and the battle scarred penninsula of Gallipoli on this exceptional tour to Turkey.
Summary:
Discover the very heart of ancient Istanbul as you explore magnificent Palaces, Mosques and Bazaars in a city which reveals a spectacular history, magnificent architecture and an amazing blend of cultures.Continue on to the famous battlefields of Gallipoli. In 1915 this rugged landscape provided the backdrop to untold heroism, endurance and sacrifice. Viist the battlefields of the ANZACs, helles Sector and Suvla Bay and experience the conditions where so many soldiers, including 4,000 Irishment, fought and died on this remarkable trail of remembrance.
Day by day Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly from Dublin to Istanbul. Meet your local GTI representative for transfer by executive coach to your 4* hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Guided Walking tour of Sultanahmet, the soul of Old Istanbul including visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern before continuing to the colourful Grand Baazar and Egyption Spice Markets.
Day 3: Enjoy a morning cruise along the picturesque Bosphorus Strait, the dividing stretch of water between Asia and Europe before travelling to the ancient city of Troy. Continue on to Cannakale in Gallipoli.
Day 4: Visit the ANZAC sector of the Gallipoli Battlefields including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, Anzac Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery and Lone Pine Memorial.
Day 5: Visit the Helles sector including V Beach Cemetery where so many Dubliners perished, W Beach, Doughty-Wylie's Grave and Helles Memorial.
Day 6: Vist the Suvla Bay sector including Kirec Tepe Ridge, Azmark Cemetery, Hill 10, Green Hill Cemetery and Scimitar Hill Cemetery. Transfer this evening to Istanbul.
Day 7: This morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Dublin.
Price: € 1095
Days & Nights: 6 Nights
Departure Date(s): September 2010
Accommodation:
3 nights accommodation in the 4* Eresin Taksim Hotel in Istanbul including breakfast.
3 nights accommodation in the 4* Iris Hotel in Cannakale (Gallipoli) including breakfast.
Includes:
Flights, accommodating including breakfast, professional historian guides and full itinerary programme
Extra Information:
Tour Price Includes:
Booking Remarks:
Summary:
Discover the very heart of ancient Istanbul as you explore magnificent Palaces, Mosques and Bazaars in a city which reveals a spectacular history, magnificent architecture and an amazing blend of cultures.Continue on to the famous battlefields of Gallipoli. In 1915 this rugged landscape provided the backdrop to untold heroism, endurance and sacrifice. Viist the battlefields of the ANZACs, helles Sector and Suvla Bay and experience the conditions where so many soldiers, including 4,000 Irishment, fought and died on this remarkable trail of remembrance.
Day by day Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly from Dublin to Istanbul. Meet your local GTI representative for transfer by executive coach to your 4* hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Guided Walking tour of Sultanahmet, the soul of Old Istanbul including visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern before continuing to the colourful Grand Baazar and Egyption Spice Markets.
Day 3: Enjoy a morning cruise along the picturesque Bosphorus Strait, the dividing stretch of water between Asia and Europe before travelling to the ancient city of Troy. Continue on to Cannakale in Gallipoli.
Day 4: Visit the ANZAC sector of the Gallipoli Battlefields including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, Anzac Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery and Lone Pine Memorial.
Day 5: Visit the Helles sector including V Beach Cemetery where so many Dubliners perished, W Beach, Doughty-Wylie's Grave and Helles Memorial.
Day 6: Vist the Suvla Bay sector including Kirec Tepe Ridge, Azmark Cemetery, Hill 10, Green Hill Cemetery and Scimitar Hill Cemetery. Transfer this evening to Istanbul.
Day 7: This morning transfer to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Dublin.
Price: € 1095
Days & Nights: 6 Nights
Departure Date(s): September 2010
Accommodation:
3 nights accommodation in the 4* Eresin Taksim Hotel in Istanbul including breakfast.
3 nights accommodation in the 4* Iris Hotel in Cannakale (Gallipoli) including breakfast.
Includes:
Flights, accommodating including breakfast, professional historian guides and full itinerary programme
Extra Information:
Tour Price Includes:
- Return flights from Dublin to Istanbul including airport taxes and charges.
- Tour manager and professional historian guides for all excursions.
- Executive coaching throughout the tour.
- Guided walking tour of Old Istanbul.
- Cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
- Roof Top Terrace Welcome Dinner in Istanbul.
- Visit to the ancient city of Troy
- 3 full day visits to the Anzac, Helles and Suvla Bay Sectors of Gallipol
Booking Remarks:
- Price is based on twin share. A single supplement per person per tour is applicable.
- Inclusive of 1 standard piece of luggage.
- Optional insurance for this tour is available at Euro 22 per person (terms and conditions apply).
- A non refundable / non transferable deposit of Euro 250 per person is required at time of booking.
- Balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
- A minimum of 20 persons is required to book on this tour for it to proceed. Please note in the unlikely event the tour does not proceed your deposit will be refunded in full.
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