Gallipoli, Troy & Landing Beaches

Boat Trip 2 Days / 1 Night Shared transport Istanbul-Eceabat-Istanbul (non-guided) / Locally guided sightseeing tours of Gallipoli & Troy / Local boat trip of landing beaches Departs daily

Option available for this tour to operate on a private basis - price on application

- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Important Information Day 1: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Eceabat/Canakkale (L)

Early morning departure (between 6.30am and 7.00am) for Eceabat. On arrival in Eceabat at approx. 12:30pm you will be met by the local guide and after lunch at a local restaurant, depart on a guided tour of Gallipoli. Visits include: Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek Cemetery and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Upon completion of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight in Canakkale. Day 2: Eceabat/Canakkale - Troy – Landing Beaches - Istanbul (BL)

Morning departure for a tour of Troy. Discover the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, houses of Troy I (3000B.C. - 2500 B.C.), the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall) as well as the remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. Upon completion of the tour, return back to Canakkale then take the ferry to Eceabat for lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon, visit Kabatepe Simulation Center for a 3D recreation of many of the historical events of the campaign, followed by a local boat trip along the coastline for a sea perspective of the Gallipoli landing beaches. You will have the unique opportunity to see Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemorative site at North Beach from the sea, just as the soldiers of 1915 did. You also have the possibility to snorkel above the wreck of the Milo, a steamer that was deliberately sunk in late 1915 to form a breakwater for William’s Pier. Late afternoon (around 5.30pm), transfer by tourist bus back to Istanbul, arriving at approx. 10.30pm. TOUR INCLUSIONS:

- 1 nights accommodation in Eceabat/Canakkale-hotels listed (or similar) with private facilities
- Transportation Istanbul/Eceabat/Istanbul by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle (15-seater Mercedes Sprinter Passenger Van or similar) (non-guided)
- Fully guided Gallipoli and Troy tours with professional English speaking Guide
- Entrance fee to Troy Ancient Site
- Entrance fee to Kabatepe Simulation Centre
- Local boat trip around Anzac sites/landing beaches
- Breakfast x 1; Lunch x 2
- Turkey Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

- International airfares
- Optional tours and excursions
- Porterage
- Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
- Personal Expenses
- Departure taxes
- Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
- Visas (unless specified)
- Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below or similar Canakkale

Tourist Class: Anzac Hotel

Superior Tourist Class: Limani Hotel

First Class: Kolin Hotel

Dress Codes
Modest dress is required for entrance to holy sites – Men: Long pants, Women – skirt or long pants and shoulders covered.

Hotels
On coach tours, hotels in regional areas (i.e Pamukkale) can be of a slightly lower standard than the other hotels on the tour.

Sightseeing
All sightseeing tours require a moderate amount of walking around historical / cultural sites. This is particularly true in Cappadocia where walks can be up to 1 or 2 km long and where a good level of fitness will ensure you get a maximum enjoyment from your visit. On some tours you may visit a carpet or handicraft shop where the locals will show how their crafts are made. There is no obligation to buy any products at any of these places.

Optional Tours
Optional tours offered during coach tours may not be guaranteed (even if pre-booked ex New Zealand) as they are subject to a minimum number of participants.

Private Sightseeing tours (if booked)
If a private sightseeing tour is booked it is important that you discuss the days arrangements with the guide as the touring programmes have a degree of flexibility. It is important to discuss with the guide so that any specific requirements can be met or addressed at the time. Transfers Transfers are operated by drivers and are not guided. Some drivers may only have a basic command of English. Coach Tours: Airport tra