Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign on this voyage through the Mediterranean on board the Saga Sapphire. You’ll stop at historic sites which were of great strategic importance during the campaign, including the beautiful island of Lemnos near the entrance to the Dardanelles Strait.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Commemorate the anniversary of the Gallipoli
• Campaign on board off Anzac Cove
• The chance to explore the ancient wonders of Athens
• Discovering the muster point for the Gallipoli landings at Lemnos
• Enjoying an evening in Gibraltar
• Visiting Crete’s largest city, Iraklion
INCLUSIONS
• 31 night Mediterranean cruise on Saga Sapphire
• 2 days of touring Gallipoli region
• Military themed evening in Gibraltar
• Return transfers from London to Southampton
• Gratuities
• All inclusive beverage package*
• Australian History team will accompany the group
• All meals and entertainment on board
31 Nights from $9,150pp - Southampton to Southampton
ITINERARY
05 Apr Southampton, England Depart 1600.
Embark Saga Sapphire.
07 Apr Ferrol, Spain Arrive 1000. Depart 1800.
Discover the shipbuilding heritge of Ferrol, or make your own pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
10 Apr Cartagena, Spain Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.
Visit the ancient Roman theatre here or take a trip out to some of Murcia’s traditional villages.
11 Apr Palma, Majorca Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Explore this city teeming with restaurants, bars and galleries.
13 Apr Tunis, Tunisia Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Discover the medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
16-17 Apr Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Arrive 0800. Depart 1800.
Staying overnight in Piraeus, you can venture into Athens and perhaps see the ancient Acropolis and the Greek theature of Dionyssos on an optional tour.
18 Apr Syros, Greece Arrive 0800. Depart 1600.
A cosmopolitan island of picturesque harbours, you can investigate the ancient treasures of Syros at its Archaeological Museum.
19 Apr Thessaloniki, Greece Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. Visit Mount Olympus on an optional excursion or explore Thessaloniki’s vibrant centre.
20 Apr Lemnos, Greece Arrive 0800. Depart 2300.
The alluring island of Lemnos is your next port of call - a muster point for the Gallipoli landings with a traditional old harbour.
21-22 Apr Canakkale, Turkey Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Explore Gallipoli in-depth and visit British, Anzac and Turkish sites, or take a trip to the site of Ancient Troy.
23-24 Apr Istanbul, Turkey Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Join a tour of this melting pot of cultures and see the extraordinary Blue Mosque.
25 Apr Anzac Cove, Turkey Arrive 0300. Depart 1300.
On April 25 1915, this small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula became the site of the Gallipoli landings. The ship will remain at anchor off the bay where you’ll stay on board for a commemmorative service, with some time for reflection.
27 Apr Iraklion, Crete, Greece
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Explore the Minoan Palace of Phaestos on an optional excursion, with breathtaking mountain views.
29 Apr Valletta, Malta Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Join a panoramic tour of this fascinating island nation including its former medieval cpital, Mdina.
02 May Gibraltar Arrive 1300. Depart 2000.
Enjoy a military themed evening in Gibraltar and discover its iconic rock.
06 May Southampton, England Arrive 0630.
Disembark Saga Sapphire after breakfast.
31 Nights - Departs 5 April 2015
COSTS
Inside from $9150.00 per person
Outside from $9888.00 per person
Balcony from $12620.00 per person
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