CRUISING IN HISTORY 2

ITINERARY :

TJS2 CRUISING IN HISTORY

REF : TJSCRUISE 2

6 Days / 5 Nights … Halas Luxury Motor Super Yacht Cruise

Day 1 :  01 May 2026, Istanbul – Kabatepe Harbour

              Group transfer by private bus, Istanbul to Kabatepe Harbour (Gallipoli Peninsula)

Dinner onboard the Halas Luxury Motor Super Yacht.

Overnight onboard the Halas.

 Day 2 :  02 May 2026, Kabatepe – Anzac Cove – Suvla Bay – Gokceada/Imroz Island

07.30am  Breakfast onboard

08.30am  Disembark and board private bus for a tour of the ANZAC Battlefield area.

On tour you’ll visit:

• Gallipoli – Kabatepe War Museum & Simulation Centre
• Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave)
• ANZAC Cove
• Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place)
• Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial)
• Johnston’s Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC trenches)
• View Shrapnel Valley
• Turkish Memorial
• The Nek (Light Horse scene depicted in the Gallipoli movie) & Walker’s Ridge
• Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial)

Return to the Halas.

          Lunch onboard while cruising north, past Anzac Cove to Suvla Bay.

(Optional extra: Scuba Dive ww1 wrecks – HMS Lundy and HMS Louis)

Dinner onboard while cruising to Gokceada/Imroz Island.

Overnight onboard the Halas.

 Day 3:  03 May 2026, Gokceada/Imroz – Bozcaada/Tenedos Islands

08.00am  Breakfast onboard.

•                 Cruise around the Kefelos Beach.
•                 Lunch onboard.
•                 Cruise from Gokceada/Imroz to Bozcaada/Tenedos Island.
•                 Evening walk around the little island village.

(Optional extra : wine tasting experience)

Dinner onboard.

Overnight onboard the Halas.

Day 4 :  04 May 2026, Cruise Bozacaada /Tenedos Island to Cape Helles (Gallipoli Peninsula)

Early cruise to Cape Helles (Southern-most point / Gallipoli Peninsula)

08.00am  Breakfast onboard.

Cruise around the W Beach.

Lunch onboard

(Optional extra : 2 scuba dives on the Majestic WW1 Wreck)

Crossing the Dardanelle waters & dock at Kepez Harbour.

Evening walk in Kepez village.

Dinner onboard.

Overnight onboard the Halas.

Day 5 :  05 May 2026, Kepez – Troy Canakkale – Kepez – Istanbul

08.00am  Breakfast on board.

09.30am  Disambark. Private bus transfer to Troy.

Our local, English-speaking guide will walk you around the 9 city ruins on the site of Troy, explaining the people from the era, their houses and culture, and the reason for the final destruction of each city.

The commentary is filled with mythical stories of the site and surrounding areas, while filling you in on the history of the excavations, the excavators and their findings.

At the site you’ll be see:

• A replica of the wooden horse that you can climb into for a photo.
• Excavation information centre which holds exhibits from the work underway.
• The fortification walls of Troy Vl with its tower and gateway entrance.
• Temple of Athena – the focal point of a great annual festival in honour of the goddess Athena.
• Schliemann’s trench – the discoverer of Troy?
• The entrance ramp to Troy ll.
• The sanctuary – an important religious centre of its time.
• The Odeon – intended for the presentation of musical performances.
• Current excavations in progress.

Visit the Museum of Troy, near the site.

Lunch in the city of Canakkale.

Free afternoon for city sightseeing and shopping.

Board the Halas at Kepez Harbour.

Farewell dinner onboard.

Overnight cruise to Istanbul.

Day 6 : 06 May 2026 Transfer Istanbul Harbour – Istanbul Airport

Breakfast on board.

Group transfer by private bus to Istanbul Airport.

End of the Cruise

Included:

• All transportation, non-smoking vehicle
• All entrance fees
• Fully guided tours
• English-speaking guide.
• 5 Breakfasts
• 4 Lunches
• 5 Dinners
• 5 Nights Accommodation onboard the Halas.

Excluded / Options at cost:

• Wind Surfing
• Scuba Diving
• Snorkelling
• Drinks & meals which are not listed in the itinerary
• Tips to captain & crew are made at the travellers discretion

Cabins

Halas 71 accomodates up to 24 guests in her 12 elegantly decorated cabins which offer absolute comfort and luxury.
Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom.

Top Deck
Lycian Suite                           43 m2   1 King
Xanthos Junior Suite         20 m2   1 King
Ephesus Superior Room   16 m2    1 King

Lower Deck

Myra Suite                                                                19,2 m2  1 King
Telmessos & Olympos Deluxe Rooms (2)     12,3 m2  1 King
Patara & Pinara Deluxe Rooms (2)                 10,9 m2  2 Twin

Lower Deck Aft

Knidos & Phaselis Executive Room (2)          19,3 m2  1 King
Letoon & Araxa Superior Rooms (2)               17,1 m2  1 King

WARNING!!

There are very few toilets in the battlefield area. Go before tour!
There are also very few bins so please collect your rubbish & put it back on the bus so we can dispose of it responsibly later on.
Take your bathers/togs/cossies/swimmers for a swim at lunchtime when & if time & weather permits.
There are no shops at the battlefields, so remember to buy water & nibblies before you leave Eceabat.
Remember to take sunscreen & a hat if you’re not fond of direct sunlight as there is minimal shade available. Shorts are fine to wear on the peninsula but remember to wear sensible shoes as you will be walking on uneven ground at times & there are snakes in the area.

PLEASE NOTE
Times change according to the season & weather conditions.