Gallipoli-2015
Premium Bus Tour

Tour Overview

10 day Premium quality tour

Visiting - Istanbul, Gallipoli Battlefields, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Canakkale, Troy

Activities - History, ANZAC Day 2015, Culture

On arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by the tour operator and transferred to our central hotel. This evening, members meet the tour leader and the remainder of the group in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm for a short briefing and welcome dinner. Istanbul, historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the largest city of Turkey and is located in north-western Turkey (within the Marmara Region). During its long history, Istanbul has served as the capital of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). Istanbul was one of the major centres of the Art Nouveau movement in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, with renowned architects in this style building palaces and mansions across the city, reflecting the various peoples and empires that have ruled its predecessors. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

A full day tour to explore exciting Istanbul with your guide. This fascinating destination is the only city on earth to bridge both Europe and Asia, becoming the third and last Capital of the Ottomans. You will visit:

• World Heritage listed Hagia Sophia, built 537CE, this stunning basilica was later converted to a mosque and is now a museum.
• The Blue Mosque, commissioned 1492CE with its six stately minarets and exquisite blue glazed Iznik tiles, for which it is named.
• Topkapi Palace, built 1459CE that served as the seat of Ottoman power for over 400 years.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

No stay in Istanbul would be complete without visiting the Spice Market and taking an unforgettable Bosphorus Cruise. The Bosphorus Strait is 32 km (20-mi) long and joins the Sea of Marmara with the Black Sea in Istanbul, separating the continents of Europe and Asia. It has been a waterway of great importance since ancient times. The English name is derived from Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful women, named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus bous = cow, and poros = crossing-place: Bosphorus = 'crossing-place of the cow.'

This afternoon, a seminar is planned at your hotel where the tour leader and Gallipoli Experts will be presenting to the group on the subject of Gallipoli. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

This visit to Gallipoli remains unchanged by the Anzac Ballot. The tour will make a guided visit to Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Turkish and British areas that promises to be moving and emotional.

Leaving remarkable Istanbul behind, your tour travels via luxury coach to Gallipoli. Today the tour spends the afternoon visiting Gallipoli Battlefields ahead of the big Anzac Day crowds. You will return to Anzac Cove for the centenary Dawn Service, but leave the area today by crossing the Dardanelles to reach your hotel in Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Iris Hotel

Your second day of Gallipoli pilgrimage introduces the Turkish story. Led by local Turkish Tour Guides, learn how Atatürk and his army defended their homeland to gain unique historical perspective. The tour will also visit British and French sectors in Helles at the southernmost peninsula tip. At days' end, you will have revealed a complete picture of the Gallipoli campaign from every side of the conflict. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Iris Hotel

A day of spectacular festivities! 23rd April was gifted to the children of Turkey by Atatürk, in celebration of the 1920 establishment of a Grand National Assembly. A very special national holiday, Children's Day is celebrated across Turkey with wonderful displays and exciting performances. Our tour enjoys a unique opportunity to join the merriment at Canakkale's 18 March Stadium and share the joy of celebrating children. A visit to the Military Museum will follow the festivities. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in Iris Hotel

Troy is located a short distance away and, today we travel south to visit this important ancient site. Returning to your Canakkale for lunch, the afternoon will be spent relaxing at your hotel or walking in town. An early dinner heralds the pre-dawn commencement of Gallipoli 2015 commemorations the following day. Overnight in Canakkale/Anzac Cove.

Accommodation in Iris Hotel

It is said that nations were forged on this day. At 4:30am, 100 years ago the men of ANZAC landed on the beach at Gallipoli and marched into history. Today you will experience a poignant tribute and visit several places of interest or significance.

Although the Gallipoli centenary is about more than a few pre-dawn moments, attending a Dawn Service ceremony is a chance to reflect on those valiant young lives. Premium Bus tour members have two choices to personalise their 2015 Anzac Day experience. Official ceremony attendance (for Anzac Ballot ticket holders): or a dignified independent service on a nearby beachfront (in final planning).

At this close of this highly emotive day, your premium bus will depart for overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

One last day to enjoy the delights of Istanbul with complete freedom. Enjoy the day at your own pace sightseeing, at the Grand Bazaar or visiting a carpet factory. An ideal opportunity to recharge after some intense and sombre days. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

It is time to bid a fond farewell to friends and fellow travellers. Our departure is planned to coincide with other tour departures, for those joining a land tour or on-travelling to other destinations.

Accommodation in Crown Plaza

What's included

• 9 nights accommodation
• Meals as per itinerary
• Premium bus
• Day tours as per itinerary
• Entry fees to all museums in the itinerary
• National Park entry & guiding fees
• Arrival & Departure airport transfers (Meet & Greet)
• Professional local guides

Available on request

• International Airfares
• Travel Insurance
• Single room surcharge
• Pre and post tour programs TBA

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Hotels

Istanbul	Crown Plaza or similar
Canakkale	Iris Hotel

Tour Departures

A deposit of 20% is payable to confirm your booking.
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Start	Finish	Price	Single Supplement Policy Single Supplement, commonly referred to as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room. Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus on most tours a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement unless they specifically want a single room to themselves. Single travellers that are happy to share with someone of their own sex do not need to select single supplement. On the rare occasions that there is no option but to charge for a S.S. we will advise you before completing your booking However with pre and post tour accommodation we are unable to allocate shared accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase. Single Supp	Tour Departure Availability AvailableYou can book this tour now. The tour will depart as scheduled with a minimum number of passengers. GuaranteedThis tour is guaranteed to depart giving you absolute peace of mind. LimitedThis tour is filling up fast so be quick! RequestWe are taking expressions of interest for this departure and will run the tour if there is enough interest Sold OutSorry this departure is full! Availability
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