GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR - APRIL 2015 2013 World Masters Games
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2013 World Masters Games
GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR
APRIL 2015GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR - 2015 About Horizons Education Tours Horizons Education Tours (Horizons) is a Tour Company established in 2001. Horizons specialises in providing School Group tours to all corners of the globe. We have conducted hundreds of inbound and outbound tours involving North America, the UK, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Horizons are registered as a fully licenced Travel Agency (2TA5440). Therefore, our customers are fully protected by the Travel Compensation Fund. All tours conducted and organised by Horizons are fully sanctioned by all appropriate regulatory bodies. Contact Details Head Office PO Box 408, Sydney Markets NSW 2129. Phone: (02) 9764 3421. Fax: (02) 8362 9287 Email: enquiry@horizons-education.com.au Website: www.horizons-education.com.au Horizons Staff Michael Edwards, Managing Director Phone: 0407 223 576 Email: enquiry@horizons-education.com.au Marty Handson, Tour Co-ordinator Jarrod Greedy, Tour Co-ordinator Adam Coles, Tour Co-ordinator Emma Clarence, Travel Manager Natalie Boas, Operations Coordinator
GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR - 2015 About your Tour ANZAC Day 2015 Ballot The Turkish, Australia and New Zealand governments have put in place a ballot that will restrict access to ANZAC Cove on 25th April 2015 to a total of 10,000 people, 8,000 Australians and 2,000 New Zealanders. Ballot entry must be done on an individual basis and will not take into account groups travelling together, therefore being unsuitable for school groups taking in the centenary. The Tour: The tour has been designed around the historic 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli. Due to the ballot system instituted for this event, the itinerary is designed so that ANZAC Day will be commemorated at the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux as well as exploring the battlefields of the Western Front. The tour will then travel to Turkey and explore the Gallipoli peninsula and its historic sights. The tour will deliver a unique educational experience with a balance of tourist and sightseeing opportunities. Destinations: The itinerary designed visits Belgium, France and Turkey, taking in some of the most significant battles of World War I and in particular Australia’s involvement in the Great War. The itinerary also takes in the wonderful cities of Paris and Istanbul, with both full of history, culture and sights. Educational Focus: The tour allows the group to visit some of World War I’s most significant sites, accompanied by local guides who will lead you on your tour of the battlefields, educate the group on the history of the sites as well as the stories of those who fought and sacrificed on them. The tour will take in the following sites, museums and memorials; Passchendaele Battlefield, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Langemarck German Cemetery, Hill 60, Caterpillar Crater, Buttes Cemetery, Messines Ridge, VC Corner, Australian Memorial Park, Pheasant Wood Cemetery, Thiepval Memorial, Australian National Memorial (Villers-Bretonneux), Adelaide Cemetery, Hamel Memorial, La Boiselle, Lochnagar Crater, Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove Ari Burnu Cemetery, Shell Green Cemetery, Lone Pine Cemetery, Walkers Ridge Cemetery, Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley, Plugges Plateau, Lone Pine Cemetery, Walkers Ridge, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Turkish 57th Infantry Memorial, 4th Battalion Cemetery, Cape Helles Turkish Memorial, And Canakkale Naval Museum. Sightseeing: In addition to the historical sites the group will visit, the tour will take in the following sights in Paris; Arc de Triomphe, Champs de Elysee, Eiffel Tower, Musee Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Dolmabache Palace, Basilica of St Sophia, Grand Bazaar and a cruise on the Bosporus.
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Draft Tour Itinerary
Day Date Details Overnight
1 21 APR 2015 Depart Australia for Europe. In Transit
2 22 APR 2015 Arrive Paris and travel to Ypres. Ypres
Depart hotel for full day touring Ypres Battlefields, with the services of a Guide, including
3 23 APR 2015 Passchendaele Battlefield, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Sanctuary Wood Museum, Langemarck German Ypres
Cemetery, Hill 60 and the Caterpillar Crater and Polygon Wood. Evening service at Menin Gate.
Continue your tour of the Ypres Battlefields by visiting Buttes Cemetery and Messines Ridge, before
travelling to Fromelles accompanied by your Military Historian to visit VC Corner, Australian
4 24 APR 2015 Memorial Park and Pheasant Wood Cemetery. You will then proceed to Pozieres for a visit and then Ypres
continue onto Thiepval to visit Thiepval Memorial.
An Anzac Day the group will never forget! The group has an early start driving to the Australian
National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux. We will gather here with thousands of other Australians to
5 25 APR 2015 pay respects to our 45,000 countrymen who were killed during fighting on the Western Front. You Ypres
will then have time to explore Villers-Bretonneux, with your military historian. In the afternoon you will
visit the Franco-Australian Musuem, the Adelaide Cemetery and the Hamel Memorial.
You will have a full day touring the Somme Battlefields including La Boiselle and Lochnagar Crater,
6 26 APR 2015 accompanied by your guide. Ypres
The group will travel to Paris, arrive in the City of Lights and enjoy a guided city tour including the
7 27 APR 2015 Arc de Triomphe, Musee de L’Armee and Cathedral of Notre Dame. You will then have an evening Paris
visit to the Musee Louvre.
You will have the morning free to visit the Eiffel Tower and shop, before travelling to the airport and
8 28 APR 2015 departing for Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul where you will be met by a bilingual representative and Istanbul
transfer to your hotel.
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula along with your guide. You will visit the Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC
9 29 APR 2015 Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Shell Green Cemetery and Lone Pine Cemetery. You will finish the day Canakkale
at the lookout near Walker Ridge Cemetery. The group will stay overnight in Canakkale.
You will continue your tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula with your guide, taking in Beach Cemetery,
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10 30 APR 2015 Shrapnel Valley, Pluggers Plateau, Lone Pine, Walkers Ridge, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Turkish 57 Canakkale
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Infantry Memorial and 4 Battalion Cemetery.
Continue your tour of the Peninsula with visits to Cape Helles, the Turkish Memorial, River Clyde,
11 1 MAY 2015 Canakkale Naval Museum and a visit to the ancient city of Troy. The group will then return to Istanbul
Istanbul.
You will have a full day guided tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome,
12 2 MAY 2105 Dolmabache Palace, Congregation Centre of Byzantium, Basilica of St Sophia, Grand Bazaar and a Istanbul
cruise on the Bosporus.
13 3 MAY 2015 Depart Istanbul for Australia, in transit overnight. In transit
14 4 MAY 2015 Arrive home in Australia.
Please note that the tour itinerary above should be used as a guide only. Please feel free to suggest changes so we can tailor
the tour to suit your group’s needs. Details will be updated regularly until departure.GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR - 2015 Touring Party Costs Tour Cost based on a minimum of 20 Students: $5,400 per person (excluding airline taxes) Tour Cost based on a minimum of 25 Students: $5,200 per person (excluding airline taxes) Tour Cost based on a minimum of 30 Students: $5,000 per person (excluding airline taxes) Tour Cost based on a minimum of 40 Students: $4,800 per person (excluding airline taxes) Cost Includes: International return airfares from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane (excluding airline taxes, see below) 11 nights accommodation in 3 star hotel, based on twin/triple share rooms. Transportation in an air-conditioned coaches throughout Continental buffet breakfast in hotel daily except for boxed breakfast on April 25th 10 lunches 11 dinners Services of a battlefield guide in France from 23rd to 26th April Services of a specialist guide in Turkey from 28th April to 3rd May Sightseeing at the below: - Passchendaele Battlefield - Hamel Memorial - Turkish 57th Infantry - Tyne Cot Cemetery - La Boiselle Memorial - Langemarck German - Lochnagar Crater - 4th Battalion Cemetery Cemetery - Cathedral of Notre Dame - Cape Helles - Hill 60 and the Caterpillar - Kabatepe Museum - Turkish Memorial Crater - ANZAC Cove - River Clyde - Buttes Cemetery - Ari Burnu Cemetery - Canakkale Naval Museum - Messines Ridge - Shell Green Cemetery - Topkapi Palace - VC Corner - Lone Pine Cemetery - Blue Mosque - Australian Memorial Park - Walkers Ridge Cemetery - Hippodrome - Pheasant Wood Cemetery - Beach Cemetery - Dolmabache Palace - Thiepval Memorial - Shrapnel Valley - Congregation Centre of - Dawn service at the - Plugges Plateau Byzantium Australian National - Lone Pine - Basilica of St Sophia Memorial (Villers - Walkers Ridge - Grand Bazaar Bretonneux) - The Nek - Adelaide Cemetery - Chunuk Bair Entrance to the below attractions: - Sanctuary Wood Museum - Musee de L’Armee - Troy Castle and Musuem - Franco-Australian - Musee Louvre - Bosporus Boat Cruise Museum - Eiffel Tower - Arc de Triomphe - Canakkale Naval Museum Series of newsletters to assist the group prepare for their European tour. Administration, planning and coordination of all details. A complete and detailed itinerary will be updated regularly until departure.
GALLIPOLI CENTENARY TOUR - 2015 Cost Excludes: Airline taxes: These charges are made up of government and departure taxes, customs charges and fuel surcharges. Fuel surcharges are levied by the airlines and are based on fuel costs and are, unfortunately, completely outside of our control. Airline taxes, surcharges and levies are not included in the tour cost as they are continually fluctuating and will not be confirmed until tickets are issued approximately 6 weeks before departure, the amount will be added to your invoice at this time. (2013 charges were approx $750p/p) Passport and Visa requirements (A Turkish Visa is required and is only payable in cash (US$60) on arrival). Travel insurance. We can provide a quote and send details of our preferred supplier. Entry fees to attractions not listed above. Medical requirements/ Immunisations (if applicable to the individual). Spending money and other incidentals. Gratuities for Drivers and Guides
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Booking Terms and Conditions
Please read the booking terms and conditions outlined herein as 2.1.5. If the reason for your cancellations is covered
they apply to the services that Horizons Education Tours under the terms of your insurance policy, you
(Horizons) provides in the planning, handling and operation of may be able to claim these charges from your
tours. Each traveler, or guardian if under 18, must sign and insurance company
return the Acceptance & Deposit form to Horizons Education
Tours (Horizons) with the initial tour deposit. These terms and 2.2. CANCELLATION BY HORIZONS
conditions are deemed to be accepted by the responsible party
upon receipt of an acceptance form or payment of the initial Horizons reserve the right to cancel a tour if the
deposit. minimum required number of participants is not met.
In the event that Horizons should have to cancel a
1. PACKAGE PRICES tour, all deposits and installments will be refunded.
The quoted amounts outlined in the package are in Australian Horizons is registered as a fully licensed Travel Agency
dollars unless stated otherwise and will remain unchanged (2TA5440), and our tour groups are fully protected by
regardless of changes in currency exchange rates, fuel prices and the government's Travel Compensation Fund.
taxes prior to the tour commencing.
3. HORIZONS RESPONSIBILITY
The quoted price takes into account a minimum number of
paying participants. Please be aware that a new quote may be
Horizons takes all reasonable steps and accepts reasonable
issued and surcharges or a single supplement may be applied in
responsibility for ensuring the tour is supplied as described in
case of under occupancy. Costs are subject to the group travelling
the daily planner issued prior to tour commencement. If
together, any variation will incur an amendment fee.
unforeseen circumstances or conditions beyond Horizons
control necessitate changes, Horizons reserve the right to
Prices may also be altered if acceptance of deposit is received
amend itineraries and substitute the best available alternative.
after the quote period for the airline has elapsed.
Horizons acts only as agents for contractors providing
accommodation, transportation or other services and all
contracts issued by Horizons are subject to the tariffs, terms
2. TOUR CANCELLATIONS and conditions under which services are provided. Horizons
shall not be deemed liable for death or injury to any person or
Tour Cancellations made by member(s) of the touring party loss or damage to any property arising from these services or
must be in writing to Horizons prior to the tour commencement. any circumstances beyond Horizons control and amounting to
Your cancellation will be effected from the day Horizons ‘force majeure’ including but not limited to war or threat of
acknowledges receipt of your cancellation notice. The table war, riot, epidemic, strikes, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear
below outlines the scale of charges for cancellations: disaster and adverse weather conditions.
Period before departure % of tour charged 4. TRAVEL INSURANCE
Prior to 150 Days $1000 per person
150-61 Days 50% Travel insurance is compulsory and is the individual
60 - Departure 75% responsibility of all tour members. It is recommended that any
policy be taken out as soon as possible to cover any unlikely
2.1. CANCELLATION CONDITIONS events. Horizons have a recommended travel insurance
provider and can arrange for a group discount on their policy.
2.1.1. Upon tour commencement, no refunds will be All tour members must notify Horizons of their Travel Insurance
provided including any unused portion of the Provider details and policy number prior to tour
tour commencement
2.1.2. After airline tickets have been issued, any
cancellation levied by the airline will be in
addition to the above
2.1.3. All cancellations will take a minimum of 10
weeks to be processed
2.1.4. The cancellation policy will be strictly adhered to
and any appeals will need to be in writing to the
Managing Director.GALLIPOLI CENTENARY
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5. PASSPORTS, VISAS 9. GENERAL
All tour members or their guardians are responsible for ensuring 9.1. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
the participant(s) have the appropriate travel documentation
including passports, Visas (if required) and any insurance
Please notify Horizons prior to payment of your deposit, if you
documentation. Please allow at least 12 weeks to obtain this
have any special needs or requirements including physical,
documentation. All tour participants agree to provide Horizons
dietary or any other.
with one photocopy of the ‘picture page’ of their passport as
soon as possible after booking. If the copy of the passport is not
provided or if the information provided is incorrect, the tour 10. DESTINATION PARTICIPANT
participant will be responsible for all air ticket change fees. INFORMATION
6. AIRLINE & AIRPORT TAXES, Horizons make no representation as to the safety, conditions or
SURCHARGES AND LEVIES other issues that may exist at a destination. International travel
advice can be obtained from the Australian Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade (www.smarttraveller.gov.au)
Are not included in the package cost as they are affected by a
number of factors that means they are constantly changing.
Airline & Airport Taxes, Surcharges and Levies will be added to 11. COMPLAINTS
you final invoice at the time of ticketing.
Should you wish to make a complaint in relation to a tour please:
7. CONDUCT 11.1. Notify the tour manager so action can be taken
immediately
Damages or losses incurred by a traveler will be the sole 11.2. If the problem(s) cannot be resolved please submit a
responsibility of the individual member(s) and/or the group. No letter of complaint within 28 days of your return to
refunds will be made and no expenses will be incurred by Horizons Education Tours, PO Box 408,
Horizons should a tour manager decide to terminate a Sydney Markets NSW 219
participant’s involvement in the tour for misdemeanor or
misconduct. Horizons will thoroughly investigate any complaints and report
back to the correspondent.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like clarification of any
8. TOUR PARTICIPANT/GUARDIAN of our booking terms and conditions
RESPONSIBILITY
As a tour participant or guardian of a tour participant, it is your
responsibility to:
8.1. Complete and sign the acceptance and deposit form
and ensure that all information you give to Horizons
and have received from Horizons is accurate.
8.2. Inform Horizons of any changes to your booking
immediately.
8.3. Ensure that your passport, travel insurance and all
Visa requirements are met.
8.4. Ensure that you behave in a responsible and
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