Gallipoli and Helles

Gallipoli - Anzac and Helles Sectors 2 Days / 1 Night Shared transport Istanbul-Eceabat-Istanbul (non-guided) / Guided sightseeing tours of Gallipoli (Anzac Sector and Helles Sector) 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. 12noon 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 Eceabat/Canakkale. Day 2: Eceabat/Canakkale - Helles Sector – Istanbul (B)

This morning depart on a fully guided Helles Sector Tour. Visits include: Namazgah Battery, Rumeli Mecidiye Battery, Seyit Onbasi (Corporal Seyit), Top of Alcitepe (Achibaba), Turkish Memorial, French Cemetery, V Beach, Ertugrul Battery, Helles Memorial, Lancashire Landing Cemetery, X Beach, Twelve Trees Copse Cemetery, Alcitepe (Krithia).

Upon completion of the tour, return to Eceabat and spend the afternoon at leisure. Early this evening (approx. 5.30pm), transfer by tourist bus to Istanbul, arriving 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-Anzac Sector tour and Gallipoli-Helles Sector tour with professional English speaking Guide
- Breakfast x 1; Lunch x 1
- 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 Canakklale

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 transfers are included on days of the tour ex Istanbul Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) Airport. Transfers from the hotel to the Airport are on scheduled shuttles. Late evening or early morning flights may require private transfers at a supplement. Citystay Packages / Independent Arrangements / Private Tours: if included, airport transfers are applied ex Istanbul (IST) Airport, a surcharge will apply for transfers to or from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) Airport. Enquire About This Itinerary

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