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Escorted Military Tour to Gallipoli for the dedication,
by President Mary MacAleese,
of the foundation stone
of a Memorial to the Irish fallen
This tour provides a unique opportunity to visit the Gallipoli Penninsula and is specifically and especiallydesigned to coincide with the first historic first visit of an Irish President to the First World War battlefields there, where so many Irish soldiers fought and some 3,500 died. On Wednesday 24th March, the President will dedicate the foundation stone for a proposed memorial at Chocolate Hill to all the Irish who perishedin that campaign and, in particular, the men of the 10th Irish Division. The tour will visit the battlefields of the Helles, ANZAC and Suvla Bay sectors and will enable members to participate in a remarkable journey of rememberance where the rugged landscape provides the backdrop to untold heroism, endurance and sacrifice. While in Turkey, the tour will also visit the ancient site of Troy as well as the magical city of Istanbul which is a 2010 European Capital of Culture.
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6 days |
€995pps |
Dedication of foundation stone of memorial to fallen Irish by President Mary MacAleese |
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Flight Times:
- Outbound - TK1976 MO 22MAR DUBIST 1120 1735
- Return - TK1975 SA 27MAR ISTDUB 0740 1020
Your Tour Price Includes:
- Return flights from Dublin to Istanbul with Turkish Arilines including baggage,
taxes and charges.
- Flight from Istanbul to Canakkale including baggage,
taxes and charges.
- Tour manager and professional guide assistance with executive coach transfers
throughout tour.
- 2 nights accommodation in the 4* Nippon Hotel in Istanbul. Includes bed and breakfast.
Based on twin share.
(www.nipponhotel.com.tr)
- 3 nights accommodation in the 5* Kolin Hotel in Canakkale. Includes bed and breakfast.
Based on twin share.
(www.kolinhotel.com
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- Welcome dinner at a traditional rooftop restaurant in Istanbul.
- Guided walking tour of Istanbul including Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque and Hagia Soria.
- 3 evening meals (buffet) in Canakkale, 1 lunch in Istanbul and 2 lunches in Canakkale.
- Attend a Service of Rememberance for the 10th (Irish) Division at Chocolat Hill during which the foundation stone of a new memorial to the Division will be laid.
- Visit to the Helles Sector including Turkish Memorial, V Beach, Helles Memorial, W Beach and Lancashire Landing Cemetery.
- Visit to ANZAC Cove including Lone Pine Memorial, Brighton Beach, Ariburnu Cemetery, 57th Turkish Memorial, Chunuk Bair and the New Zealand Memorial.
- Visit to Suvla Bay including Hill 10, Green Hill and Scimitar Hill Cemeteries.
- Visit to the ancient site of Troy
Booking Information:
- Includes airport and flight taxes and charges of €104.64.
- Single supplement: €185.00 per person per tour.
- Optional insurance: €25.00 (conditions apply).
- Full payment is due at time of booking by laser, credit card or cheque made payable to GTI.
- Bookings must be made by 9th February 2010, sold on a first come served basis.
- A minimum number of 20 persons must book on this tour for it to proceed.
If you would like to book on this tour or require further information please contact us on
(01) 843 4734 or click here to access our enquiry form.
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+353 (0)1 843 4734 
info@gti-ireland.com 
