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PACKAGE 6
 

 



The WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli are situated about 15 kms from �anakkale in Turkey. Tours of the battlefields depart daily from ANZAC House Youth Hostel in �anakkale.

Tours can be arranged through Hassle Free Travel Agency or at ANZAC House Youth Hostel.

B.I.T., now in its 10th year of running Gallipoli tours, has a time proven record as the No. 1 travel agency when it comes to Gallipoli.

The daily tour is as follows :-

(Shown every evening at ANZAC House Youth Hostel)
19:00 4-Corners documentary 'Fatal Shore', gives an overview of the campaign and contains interviews with veterans from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and Turkey.

21:00 The movie 'Gallipoli', an Australian production, directed by Peter Weir and starring Mel Gibson, gives an insight into the mentality of those that enlisted in 1915 and gives the viewer an idea of conditions at the time. It culminates in the famous charge by the 10th Australian Light Horse, which took place at The Nek as a part of the August offensive.


On the following day the tour departs from ANZAC House Youth Hostel and proceeds by ferry across the part of the Dardenelles known as the Narrows. So named because it is the narrowest part of the Dardenelles, less then a kilometre across. The ferry pulls in at the small fishing village of Kilitbahir, which means 'lock of the sea'. Kilitbahir is known for its fort built in 1453 by 'Mehmet II the Conqueror' as a part of his successful siege of Constantinopole, which he then renamed to Istanbul. Once in Kilitbahir the guide gives an explanation of the naval battle that took place in the Dardenelles prior to the army landings. The tour meets our air-conditioned tour bus and proceeds to the battlefield area and visits:-
  • Kabatepe Museum which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters.
  • Brighton beach, the intended landing place, lunch and swimming weather permitting.
  • Beach cemetery on the southern tip of ANZAC Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign. John Simpson Kirkpatrick of "Simpson and his donkey" fame is buried in this cemetery.
  • Ari Burnu cemetery on the northern tip of ANZAC Cove, where the Dawn service is held each ANZAC Day.
  • Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive.
  • Johnston's Jolly where you'll visit original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels.
  • The Nek site of the famous Light Horse charge depicted in the 'Gallipoli' movie.
  • Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive, highest point captured during the entire campaign.


The duration of the tour is a approximately 6 hours, but is flexible and depends on the weather, whether or not swimming took place and the size of the group. The tour returns to ANZAC House Youth Hostel, �anakkale, but those wishing to continue onto Istanbul immediately after the tour can arrange this through the guide.

 

PACKAGE 7
 

 

TROY TOUR




Our daily tour is as follows :-
The tour proceeds to the ancient city of Troy in our air-conditioned 'NO-SMOKING' tour bus. The guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's to the present day and on going.
Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C.


Who was Helen of Troy and was she the real cause of the Trojan wars or was it economy?
Did the wooden horse really exist?
What is happening with the current excavations?
You will learn the answers to these and many other questions.
You'll also see and hear about :-

  • The Trojan Horse.
  • Helen of Troy.
  • The Trojan Wars.
  • The battle between Archilles and Paris.
  • Sacrificial Altars.
  • The 3700 year old city walls.
  • Houses of Troy I , 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
  • The Bouleterium (Senate Building).
  • The Odean (Concert Hall).
  • Current excavations in progress.
  • Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.




 

PACKAGE 8
 


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ISTANBUL SHE TOURS
Summer Program
  • Pick up from Hostel or Hotel door.
  • Transfer to �anakkale.
  • Fully guided Gallipoli tour.
  • 1 night accommodation in Canakkale.
  • Fully guided Troy tour.
  • Transfer away from �anakkale.
  • Drop off at Hostel or Hotel door.




 

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