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16 Day Anzac Tour
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16
Day Anzac Tour is the ideal way to see a a lot of
what Turkey has to offer as well as being part of
the yearly pilgrimage to Gallipoli. This tour will
take you to most of Turkey’s famous sights such as
Istanbul (Blue Mosque, Hagia (St.) Sophia etc.)
Gallipoli (fully guided tour), Ephesus, Köycegiz
Boat Cruise, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Olympos, Konya,
Egirdir, Antalya, Ankara, Cappadocia.
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Start Date: 21/04 -
Thursday
Finish Date: 06/05- Thursday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Pergamon - Kusadasi –
Selcuk - Ephesus – Sirince - Dalyan - Koycegiz – Oludeniz – Olympos
- Antalya - Egirdir - Konya - Cappadocia - Ankara
Duration: 16 Days – 15 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple : £549.00 – Single : £699.00
If you are travelling alone and would
prefer to pay the lower rate then we can match you up with someone
of the same gender to share a twin/triple room (Subject to
Availability).
Great Value for Money!
 Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
Fluent
English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the
tour,
Anzac
Day 2011 - Commemorative T-Shirt
A
range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus
journeys,
Early
Arrival at Anzac Cove on the 24th April
Includes
all entrance fees,
Anzac
Day memorial services at Gallipoli,
All
accommodation as per itinerary in 3 & 4 star hotels,
We
have Turkish, Australian and New Zealand staff who have good
knowledge of Gallipoli and Turkey,
Private
Security,
No
camping! No hidden extra costs. Don't wake up to Nightmares,
We
have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac day
in Gallipoli is all about.
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Anzac Day
Tours Early Booking Discount until 30th September |
a) 1-3 people = 10% early
booking discount
b) 4-more people = 15%
group discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
the tour prices and not additional activities
such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Day One: Thursday 21st April
- Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note check in times
vary between hotels but are normally no earlier than noon) you have
the rest of the day free to explore Istanbul and you will meet your
guide later that evening who will give you information about the
tour and answer any questions you might have. Following this meeting
we have a welcome drink for all tours starting on the 21st April and
a chance for you to meet everyone.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 21st
April then your tour includes an airport transfer to your hotel and
you will be met at the airport by the Samyeli Travel team. Paid
airport transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul on the 21st
April are also available at certain times (Please see FAQs) and if
arriving by alternative means then you will be provided details of
your hotel in April by email so you can make your own way there.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day Two: Friday 22nd April - Istanbul City
Tour
This morning we partake in a fully guided tour of the only city to
span two continents. We will visit the Hagia (St.) Sophia,
one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a
basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian.Blue Mosque,
facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique
with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome,
center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political
activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine
Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments
decorating Hippodrome. Topkapi Palace The great palace of the
Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain,
robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of
the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining
relics of the Prophet Mohammed. The rest of the day is yours free to
explore in Istanbul or you can join us on the optional Bosphorus
Cruise and Gala Evening.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Saturday 23rd April - Istanbul to
Gallipoli - Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield
of Gallipoli stopping along the way to pick up refreshments for
lunch. You will also have an opportunity to watch a movie about
Gallipoli so you get a feel for the type of people who fought in
this war and to help you picture conditions 96 years ago. This
afternoon on a fully guided tour, you will visit the Kabatepe
War Museum, Anzac Cove, Hell Spit Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek,
and Chunuk Bair War memorial. Your guide will reveal stories
of battle woes and will bring alive the legend of the Anzac's.
By visiting the peninsula on the 23rd April we get to spend more
time exploring without the crowds from other tours that arrive
on the 24th. This evening we will travel to our luxurious
accommodation, where an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner awaits.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Sunday 24th April - Relax and
Prepare for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
Sleep till late and rise to a full breakfast. Then the day is
yours to partake in number of the many activities offered at
this resort. Activities include; bathing in the waters of the
outdoor pool, relaxing at the beach. Play football, tennis,
basketball, volleyball or just strolling around the gardens and
parks. Make sure you get plenty of rest because ANZAC day will
be a long busy day. A buffet dinner will be served so you can
fill up before departing for Gallipoli late afternoon.
We arrive at Anzac Cove to ensure we get a good spot for the
dawn service. Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet
weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and
cold tonight as it was 96 years ago when your ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Please Note: We recommend bringing a small day pack with
you to carry things around during the overnight stay and also
during the day on the 25th April. You will leave your main
luggage in your room in Edremit so will not have access to it
until the evening of the 25th when we return there.
Day Five: Monday 25th April - ANZAC Day
(Gallipoli to Edremit)
At first light the day begins with the Dawn Service held at the
ANZAC Commemorative Site, which will be followed by the
Australian and New Zealand memorial services held at Lone
Pine and Chunuk Bair respectively. Today is the
reason you came to Turkey, to commemorate the sacrifice your
forefathers have made. Emotions run high and this evening you
will travel back to your hotel in Edremit, arriving there in the
late evening.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six: Tuesday 26th April - Edremit
to Kusadasi via Bergama
After waking feeling recharged we depart for Bergama where your
guide will show you around the Acropolis Ruins of the ancient
Greek City of Pergamon. There will be time for a lunch break
before we continue on the way to the seaside town of Kusadasi.
As this area boasts a reputation as one of the most important
carpet weaving regions we will stop at Selçuk for a
demonstration of this ancient and traditional craft. After you
have checked in to your Kusadasi hotel you may have an optional
traditional Turkish bath to be washed and massaged by a
pair of expert hands and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Turkish Bath - 26th
April - Kusadasi |
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Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and massaged by expert hands.
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Only £15.00pp |
Day Seven: Wednesday 27th April –
Visit to Ephesus Ruins & Village Of Sirince
Today we will visit one of the best-preserved ruins in the world....Ephesus.
First we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world where your guide will explain to you
the significance of this important site. Following this we will make
our way to Ephesus which was one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient word. We will visit the Ephesus
ruins, Odeon, Celcus Library and the Theatre which is still in
use today for concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000. As we
walk through this ancient site you will notice the streets paved
with marble which gives a hint to this city's great wealth many
years ago. Then we will drive to the scenic mountain side Village
of Sirince and we will visit the Antique Church, Mosque and
Typical Turkish Houses. Sirince is very popular for its style of
building, streets and hand made fruit wines and is a nice relaxing
way to finish your day. After the tour, we will stop at Selçuk for a
fashion parade and information on Turkey's famous leather production.
We will drive back to hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Thursday 28th April -
Dalyan & Koycegiz Boat Cruise
Today after breakfast we drive for Dalyan. Once there we
board a boat and we will have numerous opportunities to swim.
We visit mud-baths to cover ourselves in MUCK, before jumping
in to the natural thermal springs. We head for Turtle Beach
for a swim where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet. We also
have the chance to see the amazing 4th century BC rock tombs
located on the rock cliffs.
Overnight: Dalyan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine: Friday 29th April –
Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we will arrange a shuttle service
to ضlüdeniz beach where there are many optional activities available
such as Paragliding or you can just laze on the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast
Day Ten: Saturday 30th April -
Fethiye to Olympos
Today we drive for the Saklikent Gorge, a mountain split formed
several years ago. We trek up a short distance and stop for lunch at
the Saklikent River Bar and Cafe. Don’t forget to bring your bathers
with you today because as we drive along the turquoise coast for
Olympos Valley we will stop for a swim on the way. After dinner at
our night spot at the treehouses we shall be visiting Yanartas (Optional),
which is located on the slopes of اirali beach at the north end of
Olympos and at an altitude of 300 meters with the legends of flying
horse Pegasus.
Overnight: Olympos
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eleven: Sunday 1st May - Olympos
- Egirdir
After a lazy morning in Olympos, we will drive to Antalya and you
will have a chance to visit the old part of Antalya (Kaleici).
We will then drive over the Taurus mountains to get to the town of
Egirdir by the turkuaz coloured lake of the same name.
Overnight: Egirdir
Meals: Breakfast
Day Twelve: Monday 2nd May -
Cappadocia Tour
We will drive to Konya where we have a chance to visit the Museum
of Sufi Leader of Mevlana and look around this well known
religious city. After that we will drive for Cappadocia and will
visit the Derinkuyu Underground City. The Christians hid from
the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self
sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop,
barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. Later that night, you
will have the option of going to a Traditional Turkish Folklore
Evening, which should definitely not be missed. If you are
interested in going Hot Air Ballooning early the following
morning then please let your guide know and they will make
arrangements for you.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Thirteen: Tuesday 3rd May -
Cappadocia Tour
Early this morning you can join an optional Hot Air Ballooning
experience over the amazing landscape of Cappadocia. Today we will
marvel at the phallic-like structures in this one of a kind region.
Your guide will lead you around Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin,
Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and the pottery Village of Avanos.
Cappadocia is the country of fairy tales. The beautiful horse
country "Katpatuka," (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable
strip of land; enchanting and mysterious.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fourteen: Wednesday 4th May -
Ankara
This morning we will drive for Ankara and on the way we will visit
the religious house of Haci Bektas-i Veli. Once we arrive in
Ankara we will visit one of the best museums in the World, The
Ancient Civilization Museum Of Anatolia and Mausoleum of
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. From Ankara we take an over night train
to Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fifteen: Wednesday 5th May -
Istanbul
We arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and we will drive to
Camlica Hill exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus
from the best point in Istanbul. We will cross the Bosphorus
Bridge for a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe)
to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Check into our hotel and the rest of
the day is a free day in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Sixteen: Thursday 6th May -
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour finishes and we bid farewell to our new-found
friends. Wherever you are heading to next, undoubtedly you will take
with you unforgettable memories and a new understanding of the
country that plays such an important part in your history.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour
Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X Night Edremit
(4 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X Night Kِycegiz (3 Star),
1 X Night Fethiye (3 Star), 1 X Night Olympos Bungalow, 1 X Night
Egirdir, 2 X Night Cappadocia (3 Star), Overnight Train
Meals: 14 X Breakfasts, 7 X Dinners, 1 X Lunch, 1 X Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of Artemis)
Kِycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour, Konya Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia Tours (2)
Ankara Tour, Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for Guides and Drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 21st April or
stay longer than the 06th May then we can arrange pre & post tour
accommodation for you although we have limited availability of this.
The cost of this is per person £30 for a Double/Twin/Triple or £40
for a single room. Please indicate that you require this when making
your booking.
If you are travelling alone and would
prefer to pay the lower rate then we can match you up with someone
of the same gender to share a twin/triple room (Subject to
Availability).
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