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4 Day Anzac Tour
The
four
day
Anzac
tour is ideal for those people who have limited time and wish to
visit Gallipoli for Anzac Day or for those people who would like the
hassle taken out of getting to Gallipoli for Anzac Day before
carrying on their travels around Turkey.
Start Date:
23/04/09
- Thursday
Finish Date:
26/04/09
- Sunday
Start:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul or Eceabat (depending on personal travel arrangements)
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli
Duration:
4
Days – 3
Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple
: £149.00 -
Single: £189.00
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).
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Includes all entrance fees,
· Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
· Fluent
English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the
tour,
· FREE
T-Shirt,
· A
range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus
journeys,
·
FREE Flashlight for the dark night at the Dawn Service and to take
home with you,
· 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,
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We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac
day in Gallipoli is all about.
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Early
Booking Discount available until 30th September 2008 |
a) 1-3
people = 5% discount
b)
4-6 people = 7% discount
c)
7-more people = 10% discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
the tour prices and not additional activities
such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Optional Activities on the 22nd April available to 4 Day Tour
customers if arriving early into Istanbul and booking pre-tour
accommodation with Sammys Travel
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Bosphorus
Cruise |
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Turkish
Gala Evening |
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22nd
April 2:30pm |
22nd
April 7:30pm |
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See
Istanbul from the Bosphorus.
Relax on the water and hear information about the
history of Istanbul
Free Drink Included |
A great
night out in Istanbul with Sammy's Travel
Turkish Food & Traditional Hospitality & Entertainment
Free Drink Included |
Only
£20.00pp
Limited Places |
Only
£30.00pp
Limited Places |
Day One: Thursday 23rd 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.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 23rd
April then your tour includes an airport transfer to your hotel and
you will be met at the airport by the Sammy's Travel team. Paid
airport transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul on the 23rd
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 to
start your tour.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Two: Friday 24th April - Istanbul to Gallipoli
After breakfast
we will take in this amazing city through a guided tour which will
include the following:
- Golden Horn
- Saray Burnu for Panoramic views of Istanbul
- Visiting
Hagia (St.)
Sophia
- Visiting the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
After
the city tour you will have a lunch break before departing for
Gallipoli and on the way your guide will give you some information
about the Gallipoli region and the battles that took place so when
you visit the various sites on Anzac Day you will understand their
importance.
You will also have an opportunity to watch a documentary or movie
about the Gallipoli campaign so you get a feel for the type of
people who fought in this war and to help you picture conditions 94
years ago.
Upon arriving near Gallipoli there will be time for a dinner break
before we make our way to Anzac Cove for the overnight stay
at the cove.
Overnight:
Anzac
Cove
Meals
Included:
Breakfast
Important:
Please bring a day pack for carrying things with you overnight at
Anzac Cove and the next day in Gallipoli as once you put your main
luggage on the coach on the morning of the 24th in Istanbul you will
not have chance to access it again until arriving back in Istanbul
on the evening of the 25th.
Your main
luggage will be securely locked away in the coach overnight.
Please also note that the weather in Anzac Cove
overnight can get very cold so we suggest you bring sleeping bags,
blankets and warm clothing for this stay and even a wet weather
jacket in the event that it rains.
Day Three: Saturday
25th April - ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Istanbul)
At first light you
will experience the Dawn Service, a truly moving experience for
everyone. You will hear tributes and tales of your fellow
countrymen and join the many thousands who make the pilgrimage to
Gallipoli to remember the fallen. After the Dawn Service you will
make your way to the various sites for the different
commemorations. First is the Australian Service at Lone Pine
and then the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. After the
New Zealand service we will board the bus (either at Lone Pine or
Chunuk Bair) and head to Eceabat where we will have a short break
for something to eat and refreshments.
After this short break we will continue
to Istanbul arriving in the late evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Important: Those who wish
to leave the tour early to carry on their own travels around Turkey
and not return to Istanbul can do so in Eceabat where they can catch
a ferry to Canakkale on the main land. Please note that this is a
personal choice and no part of the tour will be refunded or
discounted if you wish to do so.
Day Four:
Sunday 26th April - Tour Finishes
After breakfast
the tour finishes and we bid farewell to our new found friends and
exchange e-mails. Wherever you are heading to next you will take
unforgettable memories and a new understanding of this country that
plays such an important part in your history.
Meals
Included: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at
Ataturk International Airport between 8am and midnight on the 23rd
April. For full details on how our airport transfers work and
getting to your hotel on the first day of the tour then please see
the FAQ section.
IMPORTANT:
It is essential that customers who wish to use our transfer service
send us full flight details including airline name, flight number,
terminal number, arrival time. It is your responsibility to ensure
we have this information before 7th April 2009 otherwise we
cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation:
2
X Istanbul (3 Star), 1 X Night Anzac Cove
Meals:
2
X Breakfast
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
(included entrance fee)
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for the guides and drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 23rd
or stay longer than the 26th then we can arrange pre & post tour
accommodation for you although we have limited availability of
this. The cost of this is £20 for a Double/Twin/Triple or £30 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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