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Gallipoli - Troy - Bursa Tour
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In the morning drive along the northern shores of
the Sea of Marmara to get to Gallipoli, historically
famous for being the site of many battles -
particularly involving the Allied Forces including
Australians and New Zealanders during World War I.
Visit Anzac Cove where the Allied Forces landed on
25 April 1915. Anzac Cove is marked by a Turkish
monument with Ataturk’ s poignant words uttered in
1934 for the Anzac troops: “Those heroes that shed
their blood and lost their lives…you are now lying
in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in
peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies
and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side
here in this country of ours…You, the mothers, who
sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away
your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and
are in peace. After having lost their lives on this
land, they have become our sons as well.”. Then
drive to Canakkale for overnight (L, D).
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In the morning proceed to Troy to see a replica of
the legendary wooden horse of Troy and the site with
nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3.000
years and where the legendary Trojan War in the book
of Homeros of Smyrna took place. Departure for
Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in
the 14th century, and a major spa center. Taste the
famous Bursa kebab. Wander through the covered
market with its local cotton goods, and Koza Han,
the silk cocoon caravanserai, with shops selling
beautiful silks and brocades. Visit the Ottoman
complex to see the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque,
considered to be one of the finest examples of early
Ottoman architecture, and the Green Mausoleum, the
tomb of Sultan Mehmet I. This is Bursa' s loveliest
building, with its spectacular tile work. Overnight
Bursa (B, L, D).
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In the morning drive on to Yalova to cross the
Marmara Sea. Arrive in Istanbul and end of our
services (B).
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