Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul - Gallipoli Battlefields Tour
Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale. (L)
Day 2 Troy, Pergamum - Kusadasi/Selcuk
Tours of Troy and Pergamum, continue onto your choice of Selcuk or Kusadasi. Visit the ancient city of Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. The ancient town of Pergamum with its magnificent acropolis with one of the steepest amphitheatres in the world. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. (B, L)
Season:
1 June 2009 - 15 October 2009 - Daily (Every second day in conjunction with the 'Fez Bus', Hop On Hop Off Turkey network)
19 October 2009 - 12 Apr 2010 - Every Monday and runs in conjunction with our Magic Carpet, joining it on Days 3 & 4 and stays in 4 star accommodation only
3 May 2010 - 29 October 2010 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
8 November 2010 - 27 December 2010 - Every Monday and runs in conjunction with our Magic Carpet, joining it on Days 3 & 4 and stays in 4 star accommodation only
Tour includes
o Hotel Pick-up
o Transport in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English speaking guide throughout the journey and guided tours of Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamum
o All entrance fees
o Ferry token to cross the Dardenelles
o 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches (1 dinner with 4* and 5* hotel upgrade)
o 1 night - 3 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Canakkale
(4* and 5* hotel upgrades available).