5 Day Anzac Tour (B-Bravo)

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.

Start Date: 22/04/09
Finish Date: 26/04/09
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul
Duration: 6 Days – 5 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).

·  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,
· We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac day in Gallipoli is all about.

Day One: Wednesday 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 depend on your arrival 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 Sammy's 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: Thursday 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. 
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast

Day Three: Friday 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 94 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: Saturday 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: 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.
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 22^nd 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: 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 22^nd 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).