BRIEF ITINERARY  
                                     
Day 1 Istanbul, 23 April 2006 (D)
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the airport for the complimentary shuttle transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next days of our journey. In the evening we’ll join the “Anzac Welcome Dinner” and get to know our travel mates.

Day 2 Istanbul, Bosphorus, Gallipoli (B)
After breakfast we’ll join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. Afterwards
we will depart Istanbul for Gallipoli. Then we’ll head our way to Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare ourselves for an unforgettable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the 91st anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli Campaign.

Day 3 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik (BP, LP, D)
Early in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies. After the ceremonies we’ll spend some more time at the area to learn more about the Gallipoli Campaign. In the afternoon we’ll head our way to Ayvalik, the charming Aegean sea resort. After refreshing ourselves in our 4 star hotel, we’ll join the Anzac Barbecue.

Day 4 Ayvalik, Troy, Gallipoli, Istanbul (B)
After breakfast we’ll first visit the island of Cunda and then head our way to the legendary ancient city of Troy. Before lunch we’ll depart for Gallipoli to visit all the sights without the crowds ! Our guide will show us Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell more about the campaign. In the afternoon we’ll depart for Istanbul where we’ll stay overnight.

Day 5 Istanbul, 27 April 2006 (B)
Today we’ll discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Our trip will end around noon.