Day 1 – Istanbul-Gallipoli
Departure everyday in the morning from Istanbul. We drive to Gallipoli
where you will get information about the naval battle that took
place in the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on,
we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics
from the battle including original diary extracts and letters.
We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the
Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you
will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and
Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress,
which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his
successful siege of Constantinople), we will return to Istanbul or
cross the Dardanelles to spend the night in Canakkale.
Day 2 – Troy-Istanbul
After breakfast, we drive to Troy. Here you will learn the mythology
surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now,
10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other,
dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan
Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies
and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses
of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. After the Troy tour drive
back to Istanbul or to Ephesus
Tour Includes:
*Pick up and Drop off
*1 night accommodation in a S-class, individually chosen hotel
*Accommodation is with breakfast
*Professional English speaking tour guide and driver
*All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
*All of the tax and service charges
*All entrance fees and Lunch
