Explore the Culture History of Turkey

(Based on minimum 10 pax)

Day 1: Airport to Gallipoli Peninsula (Eceabat)

Arrival at Istanbul Airport.

Upon arrival, a TJ’s Tours representative will meet your group at the airport.

Group transfer to Eceabat by TJs Tours bus.

Hotel check-in.

Overnight in Eceabat at TJS HOTEL (BB)

Day 2 : Diving around Suvla Bay                      

Breakfast at your accommodation.

Depart Hotel by private bus for Kabatepe Harbour

Board the dive boat and cruise to Suvla Bay to complate two wreck dives:

• First dive – wreck of HMS LOUIS. Length 75 meters, maximum depth 18m.
• Second dive – remains of Barge used in Gallipoli Campaign 1915

Cruise back to Kabatepe Harbour.

Return to TJs Hotel by private bus.

Overnight in Eceabat at TJS HOTEL (BB)

Day 3 : Diving around Suvla Bay and Anzac Cove / North Beach       

Breakfast at TJs Hotel.

Depart Hotel by private bus for Kabatepe Harbour

• First dive – Wreck of MINE SWEEPER SS LUNDY.

Length 37 m, maximum depth 35 m.

• Second dive – remains of Barge, SS MILO – North Beach.

Cruise back to Kabatepe Harbour.

Return to TJs Hotel by private bus.

Overnight in Eceabat at TJS HOTEL (BB)

Day 4 : Diving Around Bozcada (Tenedos) Island.           

Breakfast at your accommodation.

Depart Hotel by private bus for Kabatepe Harbour

Cruise out to sea, towards Bozcaada Island.

• First dive – stern of the recently found 18th century Russian schooner, the Metaxa -Elenni. This is a chance to determine the name of the vessel, find

utensils, etc. Depth 27- 28 m. Length 15 m.

• Second dive – Metaxa -Elenni, 2^nd section, as the schooner is broken in half.
• Third dive – on the Tug Boat. Depth 18 -20 m. Length 30-35 m.

Cruise to Bozcaada Harbour.

Rest. Walk around the township.

Overnight at hotel on Bozcaada Island.

Day 5 : Diving Around the Tavsan Island and Cape Helles.          

Departure from hotel and cruie out to sea, diving in the area of ​​Tavsan and Pirasa islands:

• First dive – remains of an unidentified ship of the XIX century, which crashed on the reef during the Anglo-Turkish War. Red corals live here. Depth 6 -21 m.
• Second dive – remains of Barge in Tekke Burnu cove.

Cruise to Seddülbahir Bay (the extreme southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula),

entering the Dardanelles Strait. Have cameras ready to take pictures of ships passing through the Dardanelles.

Divers go ashore. Transfer by private bus to TJs Hotel..

Overnight in Eceabat at TJS HOTEL (BB)

Day 6 : Diving on HMS MAJESTIC                            

Transfer from TJs Hotel to Seddülbahir by private bus.

• Two dives – ARMORED CARRIER HMS MAJESTIC. Length 120 m. Depth 13 – 23 m.

Cruise to Kabatepe Harbour.

Desalination and drying of equipment.

Transferby private bus to TJs Hotel.

Overnight in Eceabat at TJS HOTEL (BB)

Day 7 : Troy Tour – Istanbul                                                                                                     

07.00    Breakfast at your accommodation

07.30 Depart for full day tour

08.00 Ferry crossing from Eceabat to Çanakkale over the famous Dardanelle waters.

08.30 Arrival in Çanakkale. Drive to the site of Troy, 36km to the south.

TROY : Tour the historic home of the Trojan wars. Here you will see the remains of 9 city levels destroyed over time by both human and natural disasters. You will hear the stories of the myth and the history behind the ongoing excavations.

After lunch, depart for Istanbul

18.00 Arrive Istanbul and check in your Hotel

Overnight in Istanbul. (BB)

Day 8 : Guided tour of istanbul Old City.

Breakfast at your Hotel

09.00 Depart for Istanbul Old City Tour.

Hippodrome, blue mosque, lower level of AyaSofya and Topkapi Palace.

19.30 Meet at the reception and transfer the Boat for Farewell Dinner Bosphorus Cruise.

This includes a local, traditional folk dance group which will perform dances from the area in traditional costume and a belly dancer. (Dinner, Unlimited drink)

This is usually a highlight of the trip as it is very interactive and a great way to finish your stay.

Overnight in Istanbul. (BB)

Day 9 : Istanbul Hotel to Airport

Breakfast.

Departure from the hotel, group transfer to Istanbul airport by TJs Tours bus.

End of Tour.

Trip includes:

• Diving (5 days, two dives per day), Full scuba gear and tank.
• English-speaking guide/s.
• All transportation, non-smoking.
• Petrol, parking and toll fees.
• All entrance and ferry fees.
• Fully guided tours,
• 7 Lunches
• Farewell Dinner Bosphorus Cruise (Dinner & unlimited drink)
• 8 Nights accommodation (BB)
• Breakfast at accommodation. Accommodation in Eceabat, Bozcaada and Istanbul based on double/twin accommodation and breakfast. Single occupancy is possible at extra cost..

Tour Excludes:

• International flight tickets to Istanbul
• Drinks not included, unless stated.
• Tips