Tour itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise. Friday April 23 2010:
At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk representative, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. After the welcome has concluded we will then take a relaxing cruise along to magnificent Bosphorus capturing the delights of Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul, Gallipoli. Saturday April 24 (B):
After breakfast we jump into the coach and head for the shores of Gallipoli. Tonight we set up camp to ensure the best position is kept for the Dawn Service. Tonight we sleep under the stars and have an overnight stay in the ceremony area.
Day 3: Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli. Sunday April 25:
We wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rises over the battle field, we remember the soldiers who lost their lives on this exact day all those years ago. We also attend the National ceremonies and services later in the day. Tonight we re-charge and freshen up with an overnight stay in Gallipoli. Here we visit all the sights in depth and without the crowds.
Day 4: Gallipoli, Istanbul. Monday April 26 (B):
We visit each of the areas of historical significance including Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston’s Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, Quinn’s Post, Turkish Memorial, the Nek and Walker’s Ridge. In the afternoon we go to our coach and travel back to Istanbul.
Day 5: Istanbul. Tuesday April 27 (B):
After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern. Our trip will finish around 1.30pm please book your flights accordingly.