29 October 2019

CANCELLED – OB Club Gallipoli Battlefield Tour

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CANCELLED – OB Club Gallipoli Battlefield Tour

April 15 - April 19

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, ALONG WITH THE CLOSURE OF THE TURKISH BORDER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

After a very successful trip to Agincourt and Waterloo in April this year, we are planning a trip to Gallipoli from Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 19 April 2020. Over 20 Old Bedfordians fought and died as a result of the Dardanelles campaign including VC medal winner Sub Lieut. Arthur Tisdall VC. RNVR. During this trip, we will be remembering them and the others who lost their lives. Find out more about Tisdall and his incredible acts of bravery here.  

As in previous years, the trip promises to be most enjoyable with a good mixture of sightseeing, history and socialising. In the past, we have found that this is a great way to bring together all ages.

The cost will be £989 per person (plus merchant's fees when booking online). There is a single supplement of £80.

This price includes:

  • Return flights including all taxes and hold baggage. (a visa is required for Turkey and you are advised to acquire your VISA online prior to travel. - full details can be found at www.evisa.gov.tr)
  • Accommodation based on 3* hotels. You will be provided with twin or double rooms as required. Single rooms will be provided where they are requested but will incur a supplement and are subject to availability.
  • Breakfast, lunches and evening meals commencing with an evening meal on day 1 and ending with lunch on the last day.
  • The use of a coach and public transport (Ferry) tickets to cover agreed transfers and visits.
  • All entrance fees associated with your visit.
  • The service of 1 Anglia Tours Military Historian and an English speaking Turkish Guide.
  • Insurance specifically designed for groups for those under 70 at the time of travel.
  • A tour booklet for all participants.

To give you a flavour for the trip, our provisional itinerary is as follows:

Day 1: Wed 15 Apr 2020

  •  9:30am           Check in London Heathrow Terminal 2
  • 11:30am          Turkish Airlines Flight TK 1980 to Istanbul
  •  5:20pm           Arrive Istanbul and then transfer coach to your hotel

Day 2:  Thu 16 Apr - Drive to the Peninsula

Naval Operations

  • Tekirdag seafront (fishing port) – Submarine Warfare in the Sea of Marmara
  • Baklabrun (Bulair) Beach – RND Diversionary Operations
  • Kilitbhair – Namazgah Rampart - The Naval Campaign 4 Nov 1914 - 18 Mar 1915

Day 3: Fri 17 Apr – Helles Landings

  • Achi Baba – Liman von Sander’s Defensive Plan.
  • Cape Helles
  • V Beach Landing of the Irish fusilier battalions
  • Seddulbhair
  • W Beach (Lancashire Landing)
  • X Beach (Implacable Landing)

Day 4: Sat 18 Apr – The Krithia Offensives

  • First and Second Battles of Krithia
  • Museum visit – Alichtepe
  • Third and Fourth Battles of Krithia
  • Fusilier’s Bluff
  • Act of Commemoration (location to be agreed)

Day 5: Sun 19 Apr – Return Travel

  • 6:35pm          Turkish Airlines Flight TK1983 to London
  • 8:45pm          Flight arrives London Heathrow Terminal T5

You can book as an individual, couple or small group, with fellow family members or friends. We find that they quickly embrace the ways of the OB Club!

To avoid disappointment, please ensure you have either paid your deposit of £150 per person or the total cost of the trip by Monday, 13th January.  To secure your place either book online below - just select 'Deposit' or both 'Deposit and 'Remaining Balance' if paying in full now. We will allocate places on a first come first served basis so we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment. Please book by 10th March 2020.

Take a look at photos from the 2019 trip here

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We regret refunds cannot be given after 15th February 2020.

Venue

Gallipoli
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