Your Adventure

1 Depart Australia

• Begin your journey to Turkiye

2 Istanbul

• Meet your tour director and check into hotel
• Istanbul city walk The dynamic gateway between Europe and Asia, Istanbul straddles the two continents with grace. Open-air markets, little changed since the Ottoman Empire, offer silks, carpets, and spices, while cars speed past the modern hotels, cafés, and skyscrapers catering to the city’s newfound popularity as a tourist destination. Domes and minarets still dot the skyline, however, from the immense church of Hagia Sophia - the absolute masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and the fourth-largest church in the world, with a dome 180 feet high - to the beautiful Blue Mosque, designed for the 19-year-old Sultan Ahmet in 1609.
• Blue Mosque visit With its six staggering minarets that salute its eight cascading domes, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque may appear to be a dominating piece of architecture from the outside. But visitors have given it the friendly nickname, the Blue Mosque, because of its beautiful blue handmade Iznik tiles that grace the interior. Look carefully and you’ll even spot some that are decorated with cypresses, fruits and flowers. As one of the last mosques of the classical period, visiting the Blue Mosque is a must. And those who come in summer will be wowed by a light show and historical narrative held every evening.

3 Istanbul - Gallipoli

• Travel to Gallipoli
• Gallipoli Peninsula guided sightseeing Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove visit, Ariburnu & Beach Cemetery, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly, Quinn's Post, The Nek and Walker's Ridge, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
  

4 Gallipoli - Istanbul

• Travel to Istanbul via Troy site
• Archaeological Site of Troy guided visit Archaeological Site of Troy is a UNESCO World Heritage destination whose 4,000 years of history include the first contact between the people of Anatolia and the Mediterranean. (It’s also the inspiration for Homer’s Iliad.) Glimpse into the development of European civilization from as far back as the Bronze Age. Excavations have unearthed arrowheads, human remains and even houses and defense walls that suggest nine cities were built one on top the other at this site.

5 Istanbul

• Istanbul guided sightseeing tour This panoramic tour will take you to Istanbul’s greatest monuments, offering insight into this city‘s long and rich history.
• Hagia Sophia visit In the heart of Istanbul, overlooking the historic Sultanahmet Square, stands one of the world’s most extraordinary wonders, the Hagia Sophia. This architectural masterpiece, with over 1,500 years of history, has transformed through empires, religions, and revolutions, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s skyline.
• Grand Bazaar visit The Grand Bazaar has been a key trading centre in the Middle East since 1461. Today, it offers a captivating blend of history and culture, where visitors can wander through centuries-old corridors, discover unique treasures, and absorb the vibrant atmosphere that defines this iconic marketplace.

6 Istanbul - Flanders

• Fly to Brussels
• Travel to Flanders

7 Flanders

• Mission Polygon Wood experience Polygon Wood, Mission Polygon Wood workshop, Memorial Museum of Passchendaele 1917 guided visit.
  In Polygon Wood, the group is expected to reach the other side of Polygon Wood independently via four locations. However, they do not have a ready-made itinerary. In small groups they need to use codes, carry out hands-on tasks and use British, Australian or New Zealand identity cards of fallen soldiers to find their way. Please note: Activity is only logistically feasible with a minimum of 20 participating students.

8 Flanders

• Flanders sites Messine Ridge, Gheluvelt, Hill 60 visit, The Caterpillar, Polygon Wood, Hill 62 (Sanctuary Wood) visit.
• In Flanders Fields Museum visit In Flanders Fields Museum presents the story of the First World War from the invasion of Belgium, to 4 years of trench warfare and peace in the region since. Visit the Museum and honour over 600,000 who fell.
• Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate The Last Post, the traditional final salute to the fallen, is played by the buglers of the Last Post Association in honour of the memory of the soldiers of the former British Empire and its allies, who died in the Ypres Salient during the First World War (1914-1918).

9 Flanders - Amiens

• Travel to Amiens via Fromelles and the Somme
• Fromelles sites Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, V.C. Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial visit.
  The Battle of Fromelles took place on 19 and 20 July 1916. It was a fierce confrontation, with nearly 8,500 victims in less than 24 hours. The bodies of many of those killed on the battlefield were never found until 2009, when a team of archaeologists unearthed the bodies of 250 British and Australian soldiers. A major identification campaign began, and with each new identity, the story of soldier came to light.
• Somme tour director-led sightseeing Wellington Quarry and museum visit, Peronne Communal Cemetery visit, Mont St. Quentin Australian 2nd Division Memorial visit.

10 Amiens

• Attend ANZAC Dawn Service
• Villers-Bretonneux sites Adelaide Cemetery, Australian National Memorial visit, Sir John Monash Centre visit, The Franco-Australian Museum visit.
  This small town in France, was the site of the First and Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux during the First World War in 1918. The heroic recapture of this town and the sacrifice of the young Australians will forever be remembered. Today, the Australian flag still flies over Villers-Bretonneux and memorials and cemeteries pay tribute to the twelve hundred Australian soldiers who tragically lost their lives.

11 Amiens - Paris

• Travel to Paris
• Louvre Museum visit The world's largest art museum, the Louvre is housed in a Medieval fortress-turned-castle so grand it's worth a tour itself. You walk through the 71-foot glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei and added in 1989, and step into another world - one with carved ceilings, deep-set windows, and so many architectural details you could spend a week just admiring the rooms. The Mona Lisa is here, as well as the Venus de Milo and Winged Victory (the headless statue, circa 200 BC, discovered at Samothrace). The Louvre has seven different departments of paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures and antiquities. Don't miss the Egyptian collection, complete with creepy sarcophagi, or the collection of Greek ceramics, one of the largest in the world.
• Paris city walk Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Île St. Louis, Latin Quarter.
  This city was made for walking. Stroll grand boulevards with sweeping views of the city, pristine parks with trees planted in perfect rows, and narrow streets crowded with vendors selling flowers, pastries and cheese. Then head to the Île de la Cité, a small island in the Seine, to see Notre Dame Cathedral.
• Dinner in Latin Quarter
• Seine River Cruise See the city from the water on an hour-long cruise along the River Seine. The Seine cuts right through Paris, dividing the city in half. See the Eiffel tower rising up on the Left Bank, the walls of the Louvre on the Right Bank. A guide will point out other monuments and architectural marvels as you pass, many of which are illuminated by clear white light at night.

12 Paris

• Versailles guided excursion State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors, Gardens of Versailles
  The ultimate palace, Versailles was built by Louis XIII, and housed the royal family and its groveling court from 1682, when Louis XIV the Sun King moved in, to the French Revolution. Everything in Versailles is worth a look, from the 250-foot-long Hall of Mirrors, with themed salons- "war" and "peace" -on either side, to Marie Antoinette's faux country hamlet. When being a queen became too much to bear, she would pretend to be a commoner, tending her sheep and wearing peasant clothes.
• LEAP Seize the Château! A lively role-play puts you in the shoes of the monarchy, clergy, nobility, bourgeoisie, or peasantry to explore the issues underlying the French Revolution.
• Creperie dinner
• Eiffel Tower ascent Line up to climb to the top floor of this iconic landmark for a spectacular birds-eye view of the glittering City of Light.

13 Paris

• Disneyland Paris excursion - 1 Park Pass Explore the land of fairytales across 5 amazing lands filled with classic attractions, shows and street parades. Please note that this excursion includes entrance to Disneyland Park. Entrance to Walt Disney Studios Park is not included.

14 Paris - Krakow

• Fly to Krakow
• Krakow guided sightseeing tour Wawel Hill, Wawel Castle & Cathedral, Medieval Market Square, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
  Untouched by bombing during World War II, Krakow has maintained much of its delicate beauty and rich history. (UNESCO has declared the entire city one of the 12 most significant historic sites in the world.) Its magnificent airy castle, built by Sigismund the Old in an Italian villa style, was the seat of Poland's royal government. The Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe's largest town square, dealt with more mundane concerns, and the market stalls and merchants that still congregate here carry on the old traditions.
• Traditional Polish dinner

15 Krakow

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum guided visit Explore the Auschwitz I main camp and Auschwitz II-Birkenau on a powerful and sobering guided tour. Discover the permanent exhibition and original buildings at Auschwitz I, then continue to Birkenau to witness key sites including the prisoner barracks, the infamous unloading platform (ramp), and the haunting ruins of gas chamber and crematoria II or III. Learn how over a million people (mostly Jews) were murdered here between 1940 and 1945. Reflect at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, now preserved as a museum and memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Confront the legacy of racism, anti-Semitism, and hatred that led to such atrocities.
• Pierogi cooking class and dinner

16 Krakow - Berlin

• Travel to Berlin
• Berlin city walk Alexanderplatz, TV Tower, Neptune Fountain, Rotes Rathaus
  Explore Alexanderplatz, known to locals as simply "Alex", once a cattle market and now Berlin’s bustling central square. Gaze up at the iconic TV Tower, built by East Germany to showcase socialist strength. Nearby, admire the ornate Neptune Fountain and the striking red-brick Rotes Rathaus, Berlin’s historic town hall.
• Alexanderplatz scavenger hunt Take interactive learning to another level with a Tour Director-led scavenger hunt of Alexanderplatz, Berlin's most famous public square! Enjoy an after-dinner adventure, complete exciting activities and solve fun clues. Each clue and every activity is built to maximize on-tour experiential learning.

17 Berlin

• Berlin guided sightseeing tour Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate.
  Join a professional, licensed tour guide as you discover one of the most historical cities in Germany. Although nothing remains of the mortar and cement-block barrier between East and West Berlin, the Berlin Wall (built in 1961; destroyed in 1989) is still a main “site” in Berlin. View the well-known Brandenburg Gate, once a main gate hidden behind a 10-foot barrier and now known for celebratory dancing on its flat top during the reunification. Travel to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, the most famous border crossing point. Checkpoint Charlie, once a wooden guard hut, was the most (in)famous border-crossing point between East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989. All that remains of the checkpoint itself is a skeletal watchtower and a memorial of attempted escapees. Follow your guide as they lead you through the museum’s accounts of the most ingenious of these escape attempts— even a few by hot air balloon.
• Bratwurst dinner

18 Germany - Australia

• Depart Germany