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5 Day Anzac Tour (B-Bravo)
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The five
day
Anzac
tour (B) is ideal for those people who have limited time but wish to
attend the Anzac Day Commemorations and get a taste of what Turkey
has to offer. The tour starts and finishes in Istanbul and includes
a fully guided tour around Istanbul and the Gallipoli region.
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Start Date:
22/04/2010
- Thursday
Finish Date:
26/04/2010
- Monday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul
Duration:
5 Days – 4 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple:
£199.00 – Single : £249.00
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,
· 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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Anzac Day
Tours Booking Discount |
a) 2-3 people = 5%
discount
b) 4-more people =
10% 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 22nd 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.
Today depending on your arrival
time
you can join us on the optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala
Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 22nd
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 22nd
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 23rd 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.
There will also be free time available for shopping
at Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Three: Saturday 24th April – Istanbul
to
Gallipoli
- Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli
stopping along the way to have a break 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 95 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 the Chunuk Bair War memorial.
You will then head to Anzac Cove to get a good spot for the Dawn
Service which starts early the following morning.
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 Four: Sunday 25th April -
ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to
Istanbul)
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 afternoon you will travel back to
Istanbul, arriving there in the late evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Five: Monday 26th April - The end of the tour
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:
Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at
Ataturk International Airport between 8am and midnight on the 22nd
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 2010 otherwise we
cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation:
3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), + Anzac Cove
Meals: 3 X Breakfasts
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli 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 22nd
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 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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