4 Days
Historical Tour
Çanakkale
Itinerary;
Istanbul - Bursa - Çanakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Day 1 - Istanbul
We will meet after breakfast to start our historical tour of the old city of Istanbul, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Dinner and night in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Bursa - Çanakkale
This morning we will depart for Çanakkale. On the way we will stop in ancient Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Amongst other things we will visit the famous Green Mosque and the Silk Bazaar. Night in Çanakkale.
Day 3 - Troy - Gallipoli
After breakfast we depart for Troy, made famous in Homer's tale of the war of Troy. Here you can climb inside the replica wooden Trojan Horse and wander through city walls. Free afternoon to rest before we leave our hotel to make our way to ANZAC Cove. We spend the night there and wait for the Dawn Service. Night at ANZAC Cove.
Day 4 - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Our day begins with the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, an event which is guaranteed to leave you feeling very emotional. After the Dawn Service we stop to have a picnic breakfast, then make our way to the Lone Pine site for the Australian Memorial service. Please note that this involves half hour walk up a very steep incline, which includes a portion of uneven ground. After the tour we will drive back to Istanbul.