Way back in October 2016 Ferruh suggested that we again visit his country for another reunion. This is where we started them and we had such a good time on the first one so why not again.
Early on there were 24 people who had expressed interest and with the help from Sempartur, the same travel agents as last time, a packed reunion was scheduled, that took in the north west and west of the country. the proposed programs was:
15 th SATURDAY
Gathering in CROWN PLAZA HOTEL
https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/istanbul/istfl/hoteldetail
A fancy hotel very close to Ataturk International Airport. You will make your way to the hotel by taxi.
Dinner at the Hotel.
16 th SUNDAY
08.30 Departure from the Hotel on private coaches for Gallipoli. Bus drive takes nearly 3.5 – 4 hours.
12.30 Lunch in Gallipoli in a seaside fish restaurant. I have tried it a few times. Food is remarkable.
16.00 Crossing the Dardanelles , Arrival at KOLIN HOTEL in Canakkale. https://uk.hotels.com/ho486580/?pos=HCOM_UK&locale=en_GB&hotelid=486580&dateless=true&rffrid=sem.hcom.TR.google.003.03.02.s.kwrd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyczj2bnH1gIVSjobCh1DXwLKEAAYASAAEgJX6fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Great luxury on the seaside. You will love it.
17.00 City tour to get to know the city. One of my most favorites in Turkey
19.00 Cocktail + Buffet Dinner at the Hotel thinking that you will be too tired to go out again
17 th MONDAY
Breakfast
09.30 Conference on Gallipoli and its history by an expert historian to prepare you for the amazing sites you will see that day.
10.30 Guided Historical tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula
13.00 Lunch in the area
17.00 Back to the Hotel
19.30 Cocktail and Dinner in a famous fish restaurant in the city.
18th TUESDAY
Breakfast
09.30 Briefing on Ancient Troy
10.30 Departure for Troy
13.00 Lunch in Canakkale with local delicasies
15.00 Visit to Archeological and Marine Museums
Or Free time in the city for those uninterested
19.00 dinner at the Hotel
19 th WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
09.30 Checkout and departure for Bozcaada
http://en.bozcaadarehberi.com/nm-about_bozcaada-cp-2
Miraculously beautiful Egean island. Will reach after a 45 min ferry trip.
11.00 Check in. Capraz Holiday Resort
http://www.capraz.com.tr/ ( sorry couldn’t find the English version. Just look at the Pictures…)
11.30 – 18.00 Swimming, sunbathing and relaxing in a beach club
19.30 Dinner in the famous Street restaurants of Bozcaada
20 th THURSDAY
- 09.30 Check out. Departure for Ancient City Assos. I had given detailed information about the site and related links. Please take a look.
- Lunch in the area
- 14.00 departure for Mount Ida and sight seeing
- 15.00 Check in. HOTEL RAMADA
- http://www.ramadaresortkazdaglari.com/en/index.html
- A beautiful Spa center. Free time until Dinner, please enjoy the facilities.
- 19.30 Dinner . ( Hosted by Nazan and Ferruh ) In our modest summerhouse in the area.
21 th FRIDAY
- Breakfast
- 10.00 Safari trip around mythical Ida Mountain.
- 13.00 Lunch in a local restaurant
- 14.00 Safari trip II / Free time for those who want to enjoy the Spa center
- 20.00 Gala Dinner at the Hotel.. Crazy Party, live music.
22 th SATURDAY
- Breakfast
- 10.00 Check out. Departure for Istanbul. ( will take 7-8 hours)
- 13.00 Lunch
- 19.00 Arrival at CROWN PALZA Hotel
- 20.30 Dinner at the Hotel
SUNDAY
FAREWELL
Unfortunately life intervened, there was a radical shift in the politics of the country. Some people had other commitments that intervened. We lost Richard K to his battle with cancer and as fate would have it Ferruh and Nazan’s daughter was ill and they were unable to take part. Here is an image that includes everybody that did make it:
and for those with fading memories the names of those you don’t recognize:
Having got this far, you are all waiting for the pictures:
– taken by Alan can be found here
– taken by Shan can be found here
– taken by Ross can be found here
as always click on the small thumbnail images to be taken to a larger version.
Hope you enjoy them !
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