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
Finish Date: 26/04/09
Start: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul or Eceabat (depending on personal travel arrangements)
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli
Duration: 4 Days – 3 Nights
Price:  Double/Twin/Triple : £109.00 - Single: £139.00
 

Our tours have a range of inclusions for “Your peace of mind” and Enjoyment
 
· 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 Anzac T-Shirt,
· A range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus journeys,
· FREE Souvenir,
· FREE Flashlight for the dark night at the Dawn Service and to take home with you,
· FREE Documentary CD to watch after your tour has finished
· Anzac Day memorial services at Gallipoli,
· All accommodation as per itinerary in 3 & 4 star hotels,
· EARLY ARRIVAL TO THE DAWN SERVICE,
· 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,
· GET A GOOD SPOT AT DAWN SERVICE,
· We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac day in Gallipoli is all about.
 
Day One: Thursday 23rd April 2009 - Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the beginning of your Anzac tour! 
You will make your way to your hotel in Istanbul (Hotel details will be provided to you before tour starts) where your guide will greet you and give you some information about Istanbul, Turkey and the tour. The rest of the day is yours to look around Istanbul and relax.
Overnight: Istanbul
 
Day Two: Friday 24th April 2009 - 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
- Stop for lunch break and shopping before heading to Gallipoli

After the city tour you will depart 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 “Gallipoli” the movie 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 at Gallipoli there will be time for a short dinner break before we make our way to Anzac Cove to get a good position. 
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast
 
Day Three: Saturday 25th April 2009 - ANZAC Day
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 thousand 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
Meals: Lunchbox
 
Day Four: Sunday 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. If you want to extend your stay or if you need any transport to the airport or bus station arranged please let your guide know. 
Meals: Breakfast
 
Tour Includes:
Accommodation: 2 X Night Istanbul (3 Star)
Meals: 2 X Breakfast
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Anzac Day Memorial Services 

Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for the guides and drivers
 

Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 23^rd then Damlacan Tourism can arrange accommodation for you.  The cost of this is £18 for a double or £24 for a single room and please indicate this when making your booking under the ‘Optional Activities’ section. Ask for arrival and departure airport transfers.
 
 If you are travelling alone and would prefer to pay the double rate then we can match you up with someone of the same gender to share a twin/triple room.
 
 General Travel Information:
When booking an Anzac tour it is important to ensure that your tour operator is a member of TURSAB which is the Turkish regulatory body of tourist activities.  It is illegal for non-members to operate tours in Turkey without a TURSAB license and membership number.  Damlacan Tourism is a member of TURSAB (License No:1714).
  
Notice: Before you book with any agency, it is most important that you check all the details of the services offered. Low budget offers usually don't cover many services, such as: entrance fees, standard of the coaches, accommodation in Gallipoli, professional lecture about Gallipoli, private security, professional guide (not an escort or offsider), references of the agency and background.
 
Australian Govt. Announcement access Gallipoli ANZAC Day 2009 The Australian Dept of Veteran Affairs is making special arrangements for those with special needs in an effort to assist aged and infirm visitors.
Read more about this at:
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/anzac/gallipoli01.htm#assistance
Also note from their website : "Travel by passenger car to these services is not allowed and on completion of the Dawn Service, official coaches will depart before public coach departures to meet Turkish protocol  requirements." 
 
Please, Read the notice from Australian Embassy :
A brief warning from the Australian Embassy web site: "Accommodation in the Gallipoli area, particularly for the night of 24 April, is very heavily booked well in advance of ANZAC Day. Intending travellers will need to make bookings as early as possible to secure accommodation.