Gallipoli

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Gallipoli - 8-Day Break

• Day 1 - We fly to Istanbul where we are met and transferred to our hotel for an overnight stay.
• Day 2 - GABATEPE and HELLES MEMORIAL (included). We make an early start for Gallipoli, a journey of just under five hours from Istanbul. Following check-in at our hotel, where we will be staying for four-nights, we start at the Gabatepe Information Centre and Museum. Then, we visit the Helles Memorial to the Missing - where the vast majority of those who fell in 1915 are commemorated. B,D
• Day 3 - BRITISH LANDINGS CAPE HELLES - KRITHIA (included). Our look at Gallipoli begins by focusing on the landings of 25th April 1915. We start on the British sector and see where the 'River Clyde' landed the men of the 29th Division on V Beach, then visit Seddul Bair, the nearby V Beach Cemetery and Turkish Gun Battery. We then move on to Lancashire Landing, where the 1st Lancashire Fusiliers won 6 VCs before breakfast. This visit requires some walking as the roads to the beach are not accessible in a coach. At X Beach we see where HMS Implacable landed the 2nd Royal Fusiliers. After a picnic lunch we look at the ground fought over by the British in the second phase of the campaign, seeing Krithia and the Vineyard, plus the war museum in Krithia. B,D
• Day 4 - ANZAC BEACH - LONE PINE (included). Continuing to look at the 25th April landings, we move north to ANZAC Cove - where the Australians and New Zealanders landed. We visit the beach and nearby cemeteries. We then visit the battlefield at Lone Pine, the Lone Pine Memorial and nearby preserved trenches and tunnels. We walk the ground where Albert Jacka became the 1st Australian to win the VC in WW1. Then, to the Nek, where the Australian Light Horse suffered heavily in the August offensives, as graphically illustrated in the 1980s film 'Gallipoli'. Our day ends on the New Zealand battlefield at Chunuk Bair, seeing preserved Turkish trenches and the Memorial. B,D
• Day 5 - S BEACH - SUVLA BAY (included). An opportunity to look at the often forgotten French contribution and see the French Cemetery at Morto Bay near S Beach. Travelling via Skew Bridge Cemetery, we go up to Suvla Bay, seeing where some of the first British 'Pals' battalions came into action in August 1915. Here we study the landings and also look at the history of the 'Lost Battalion', the 1/5th Norfolks: the men from the Sandringham Royal estate who disappeared during the fighting at Suvla. B,D
• Day 6 - To Istanbul for a two-night stay. B
• Day 7 - ISTANBUL (included). With free time to explore this beautiful city, why not relax in a café or maybe visit the Bazar? Or join our city sightseeing tour (optional). In the afternoon, there will be a chance to visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Istanbul, where there are British graves from many wars, including the Crimea, WW1 and WWII. B
• Day 8 - We transfer to the airport for our return flight home. B

B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch D=Dinner

Other Information -

Coach Information -

All coaches feature air-conditioning, reclining seats (back row seats may not recline), onboard toilets and drink machines. Should the airconditioning system break down for a period exceeding 12 hours, compensation will be awarded up to a maximum of £10 per fare-paying passenger per tour. Feeder coaches, including taxis, minibuses and National Express, operate to and from the U.K. port (feeder coaches may not have toilets, reclining seats, air-conditioning and drinks facilities). We operate a passenger interchange at the Channel port. When non-British coaches are used on transfers or tours (air or TGV holidays only) an on-board toilet may not be available. However, comfort stops will be made during long journeys.

Coach Crews & Tour Managers -

European tours will be crewed appropriately with at least one driver and an extra driver and/or a Tour Manager/host/hostess.
RESERVED SEATS Seats are allocated on your main tour coach. FRONT ROW SEATS Front row seats can be reserved for £10pp (upto 6 days duration) or £15pp (7 days or above duration) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for a supplement of £6pp (up to 6 days duration) or £10pp (7 days and above). Guaranteed front seats cannot be reserved on feeder journeys to/from the U.K. port. Please Note: on some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front. If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front seats are not available on your new tour you will be refunded the supplement paid. No other compensation will be payable.

No Smoking -

All our coaches and feeders operate a 'no smoking' policy on board.

Luggage -

Due to space, weight and health and safety restrictions, you must limit your baggage to one medium-sized suitcase (weight limit 20 kilos) plus one piece of hand luggage (max. 5 kilos) per person. We reserve the right to refuse to carry any baggage which exceeds these limits. Please Note: many of our suppliers, including airlines, also reserve this right. Alternatively, the supplier concerned may ask you to pay additional charges before agreeing to carry any excess baggage. We cannot accept any liability towards you if we, or any of our suppliers, refuse to carry any of your excess baggage or the suppliers impose any such additional charges. If, in the coach driver's opinion, your baggage is over weight, you may be required to handle your own baggage where necessary. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your luggage is loaded on the coach prior to each departure.

Luggage Handling - Help us to help you -

We will provide luggage handling facilities at all hotels on Silver Service holidays. All luggage must be clearly labelled with the Leger Holidays labels supplied by us with your travel documents. We will handle one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kilos) which has been checked in with our driver and stored in the luggage compartment of the coach. Checked luggage will be taken to your hotel room and instructions will be given by your driver for collection upon departure. We are not responsible for handling any additional pieces of luggage, personal items or hand luggage.

Please Note: Due to security and operational regulations, we may not be able to handle luggage at airports, rail stations and ports.

Departure points -

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Departure Times -

The departure times given for each region are approximate. Please check your travel documents to confirm the actual timings.

Join Us At The Port -

If you prefer, you can join us at the port of departure. If your holiday departs from Dover to Calais, we have arranged advantageous and convenient secure parking in Dover. If you really want to start your holiday in style, opt to stay overnight at the Ramada Hotel in Dover. Please ask our reservations team for details.

NEW - door-to-door ...for Singles -

We like to make sure that everyone has a safe, relaxing holiday. So, if you're travelling on one of our ...for Singles holidays, Leger will now collect you from any address within 20 miles of one of our local joining points, and drive you to your local joining point at no extra charge. This service also covers the return journey.

Faster Journey Times -

We know that when you're going on holiday you want to get underway as soon as you can. Allowing for traffiic and picking up your fellow passengers, we make your journey as quick and direct as possible, by running feeder coaches from your local joining point to and from the U.K. port, where you'll meet your main tour coach. To ensure a speedy trip, we sometimes use taxis or a minibus to get you to the port. If you're joining us on a U.K. tour, your feeder coach will take you directly to your hotel.

Important Note: Please ensure that prescribed medication and items of particular value are carried in your hand luggage.

For security and safety reasons, airlines do not permit certain items to be carried in hand, or even sometimes hold luggage. Other transport providers have similar rules. We cannot accept any liability if you are prevented from taking any such items on board the aircraft or other form of transport. If you have any queries regarding the items you are permitted to take on board, please contact the airline or transport provider concerned.

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