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All Year Round |
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Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Gallipoli |
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A VICTORY LEGEND |
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WE CELEBRATE EVERY MARCH THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY AT GALLIPOLI, ONE OF THE TURNING POINT OF 20th CENTURY
But what makes it the stuff of legend is the rare heroism and self sacrifice demonsrated by the Turkish people. From private to commissioned officer to high commander, everyone joined together with one heart to defend Istanbul and the fatherland.
The naval battle that ensued on March 18, 1915, decided the fate of Gallipoli. Tens of thousands of soldiers from as far afield as France, India, Australia and New Zealand came and fought in the battle. Their memory lives on today in ceremonies to commemorate the importanceof peace and friendship.
Istanbul to Gallipoli Day Trip / By Bus
Departure everyday in the morning from Istanbul. We
drive to Gallipoli where you will get information about
the naval battle that took place in the Dardanelles
prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the
Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the
battle including original diary extracts and letters.
We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place
and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each
Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian
Memorial, Johnston''s Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand
Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which
was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor
his successful siege of Constantinople. Return to
Istanbul after the tour.
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Kabatepe War Museum
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Beach Cemetery (John Simpson's Grave)
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ANZAC Cove
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Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place)
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Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian
memorial)
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Johnston's Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC
trenches)
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View Shrapnel Valley
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Turkish Memorial
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The Nek and Walker's Ridge
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Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand
memorial)
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Please tell us before tour if you
would like us to research or locate an ANZAC grave.
There are no registers out on the peninsula.
TOURS
RUN DAILY
4-5 hour guided tour of the ANZAC area.
WARNING!!
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There are very few toilets in the
battlefield area. Go before tour!
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There are also very few bins so
please collect your rubbish and put it back on the
bus so we can dispose of it responsibly later on.
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Take your
bathers/togs/cossies/swimmers for a swim at
lunchtime when and if time and weather permits.
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There are no shops at the
battlefields, so remember to buy water and nibblies
before you leave Eceabat.
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Remember to take sunscreen and a hat
if you're not fond of direct sunlight as there is
minimal shade available. Shorts are fine to wear on
the peninsula but remember to wear sensible shoes as
you will be walking on uneven ground at times and
there are snakes in the area.
PLEASE NOTE
Times change according to the season and weather
conditions.
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