Transport & Accommodation

·      Direct flights from Dublin to Istanbul and return

·      2 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul on a B&B basis and 4 nights hotel accommodation in Canakkale on a B&B basis

·      Luxury air-conditioned coach throughout the tour and assistance of Dick Heaslip on behalf of Joe Walsh Tours

Tours & Excursions

·      Visit to Troy, castle and forts on the Asian side of the Dardanelles involved in naval assault during the Gallipoli campaign  

·      Full day tour of the Cape Helles sector, taking in Sahindere Turkish Cemetery, S Beach & Turkish Memorial, V Beach – landing site of the Irish soldiers – and Helles Memorial, W & X Beaches and Doughty-Wylie’s Grave

·      Full day tour of the ANZAC sector to include Kilye Cove, Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, trenches and tunnel at Johnston’s Jolly, Quinn’s Post, Walker’s Ridge & the Nek

·      Full day tour of the Suvla Sector, visiting Fisherman’s Hut and Hill 10 followed by walk from Suvla Point to Kirec Tepe, Chocolate and Green Hill, Scimitar Hill, Anafarta Guns, Anafarta and Bigali villages

·      Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul and its major attractions – Hippodrome, Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace

Optional

·      Travel insurance available on request

·      Istanbul extension of the tour available on request

Notes

·      Prices are per person sharing twin/double rooms with facilities

·      Travel insurance is optional as per details above

·      Price includes entry fees to museums and battle sites

·      Prices are exclusive of taxes and charges

·      Single rooms are on request at a supplement of €40 per night

·      A non-refundable deposit of €200 is required for booking

·      Tour is subject to minimum of 20 passengers to operate