6 Day Anzac
& Kusadasi Tour
This is the perfect tour for those who are travelling around Turkey or coming
from Greece before Anzac Day. This tour starts in Kusadasi on the West Coast of
Turkey and travels north to Gallipoli and finishes in Istanbul.
Start Date:
21/04/09
Finish Date:
26/04/09
Starts:
Kusadasi
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited:
Kusadasi
-
Selcuk
-
Ephesus
-
Sirince -
Bergama - Edremit - Troy -Gallipoli - Istanbul
Duration: 6 Days
– 5 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£239.00 - Single:
£299.00
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).
|
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... |
·
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: Tuesday
21st April -
Tour
Starts
Once in Kusadasi you will make your way to your
hotel (You will be provided details and directions
of this ahead of time) where you will check in and
the rest of the day is yours to relax until you meet
your guide later in the day. This afternoon
you have the option to have a traditional Turkish
Bath and be washed and massaged by a pair of expert
hands.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals:
Dinner
|
Turkish Bath - 21st April - Kusadasi |
|
 |
Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed
and massaged by expert hands. |
|
Only £15.00pp |
Day Two:
Wednesday 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. Þirince 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 Three:
Thursday 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 Four:
Friday 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 Five:
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 Six:
Sunday 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:
Accommodation:
2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) 1 X Night Edremit
(4 Star) 1 X Night Anzac Cove, 1 X Night Istanbul (3
Star),
Meals: 4 X Breakfasts, 3 X Dinners
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
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 Kusadasi earlier than the
21st
or stay in Istanbul 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).