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9 Day Anzac Tour
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The nine day tour gives you a great overview of what Turkey has to
offer and concludes with the Anzac Day Commemorations in Gallipoli
before heading to Istanbul.
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Start Date:
18/04/2010
- Sunday
Finish Date:
26/04/2010
- Monday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul
–
Pamukkale
-
Kusadasi
-
Selcuk
-
Ephesus
-
Sirince -
Bergama
- Edremit - Troy -
Gallipoli
Duration:
9 Days – 8 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£359.00 - Single: £439.00
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 Early Booking Discount until 20th October |
a)
2 people = 8% discount
b)
3-4 people = 10% discount
c)
5-more people = 12% discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
the tour prices and not additional activities
such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Day One: Sunday
18th April - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the
beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note that 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 18th
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 18th
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: Monday 19th April - Istanbul City Tour
This morning we partake in a fully guided tour of the only city to
span two continents. First
we will visit the "Sultan Ahmet Center", the
heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires
were ruled. Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its
blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of
Sultan Ahmet.
Today Hagia Sophia is closed but you will make a quick stop in front
of Hagia Sophia to have some information by your tour guide and to
take a photo.
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.
Grand Covered Bazaar,
Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with
nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, souvenirs and
much more...
The rest of the day is yours to
relax or explore around Istanbul further on your own.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day
Three: Tuesday 20th April - Istanbul to Pamukkale
Today we will make our way to Pamukkale and part of
this journey will be carried out by ferry across the Sea of Marmara
which is a great relaxing way to travel. Once we arrive in
Pamukkale we will check in to our hotel and the rest of the night is
yours to enjoy and relax.
Overnight:
Pamukkale
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day
Four: Wednesday 21st April - Tour of Calcium Terraces & Hierapolis
Today we wake up early and after breakfast we will look around the
Calcium Terraces of Pamukkale and visit the ruins of
Hierapolis.
We will then drive to the seaside town of
Kusadasi and check into your hotel. Later that day you have the
option of a relaxing traditional Turkish Bath.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast &
Dinner
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Turkish Bath - 21st
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 Five:
Thursday 22nd 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. Žirince 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 near Selcuk for shopping
facilities and a demonstration of the textile production which is
famous in this region.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Six:
Friday 23rd April - Kusadasi to Edremit via Bergama
After breakfast 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 Edremit where we will check in to
our hotel in this well known holiday spot for a bit of 'R & R'.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Seven:
Saturday
24th April - Troy & Gallipoli Tour - Dawn Service
After breakfast we will travel to the ancient city of Troy,
the famous archaeological and mythological site which is home of the
“Trojan Horse” and “Helen of Troy”. We will then make our way via
Canakkale and cross the Dardenelles by ferry to the Gallipoli
Peninsula and you will have a
fully guided tour including a visit to 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.
At the conclusion of this tour we will make our way to Anzac Cove
where you can settle in for the afternoon and evening wait for the
Dawn Service early on the 25th.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Eight:
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 Nine: Monday
26th April - Tour Ends
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 12 noon and midnight on
the 18th 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), 1 X Night Pamukkale
(3 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) 1 X Night Edremit (4 Star) 1
X Night Anzac Cove.
Meals: 7 X Breakfasts, 4 X Dinners
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Pamukkale Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of Artemis)
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Troy 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 18th
or stay longer than the 26th then we can arrange pre and 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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