8 Day Anzac
Tour (B-Bravo)
There are two options
available for the 8 day tour depending on your
personal travel arrangements. You can either finish
the tour in Istanbul or in Kusadasi which is an
ideal place to carry on with your own travel around
Turkey or catch the daily ferry to the Greek Island
of Samos which has connections to other Greek
Islands. The itinerary below is for the 8 Day Tour
that finishes in Kusadasi.
Start Date:
21/04/2010 - Wednesday
Finish Date:
28/04/2010 - Wednesday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Kusadasi
Places Visited:
Istanbul
–
Gallipoli
–
Edremit
-
Bergama
-
Selcuk
-
Ephesus
-
Sirince -
Kusadasi
Duration:
8 Days – 7 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£329.00 - Single: £399.00
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).
|
Anzac Day Tours
Booking Discount
until 25th February |
a)
2-4 people = 5% discount
b)
5-more people = 7% 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,
· 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 21st 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. Following this meeting we have a
welcome drink for all tours starting on the 21st
April and a chance for you to meet everyone.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport
on the 21st 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 21st 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 22nd 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.
The rest of the day is yours free to explore in
Istanbul or you can join us on the optional
Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day
Three:
Friday
23rd April - Istanbul to Gallipoli
-
Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to pick up
refreshments 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 Chunuk Bair War memorial. Your guide will reveal
stories of battle woes and will bring alive the legend of the
Anzac's. By visiting the peninsula on the 23rd April we get to spend
more time exploring without the crowds from other tours that arrive
on the 24th. This evening we will travel to our luxurious
accommodation, where an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner awaits.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day
Four: Saturday 24th April - Relax and Prepare for Anzac Day at
Gallipoli
Sleep till late and rise to a full breakfast. Then the day is yours
to partake in number of the many activities offered at this resort.
Activities include; bathing in the waters of the outdoor pool,
relaxing at the beach. Play football, tennis, basketball, volleyball
or just strolling around the gardens and parks. Make sure you get
plenty of rest because ANZAC day will be a long busy day. A buffet
dinner will be served so you can fill up before departing for
Gallipoli late afternoon.
We arrive at Anzac Cove to ensure we get a good spot for the dawn
service. Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather
gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and cold tonight
as it was 95 years ago when your ancestors landed.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Please
Note: We recommend bringing a small day pack with you to carry
things around during the overnight stay and also during the day on
the 25th April. You will leave your main luggage in your room in
Edremit so will not have access to it until the evening of the 25th
when we return there.
Day Five:
Sunday 25th April -
ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to
Edremit)
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 evening you will travel back to your
hotel in Edremit, arriving there in the late evening.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals:
Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six:
Monday 26th April - Edremit to Kusadasi via Bergama
After waking feeling recharged 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 the seaside town of
Kusadasi.
As this area boasts a reputation as one of the most
important carpet weaving regions we will stop at Selçuk for a
demonstration of this ancient and traditional craft. After you have
checked in to your Kusadasi hotel you may have an optional
traditional Turkish bath to be washed and massaged by a pair
of expert hands and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
|
Turkish Bath - 26th April -
Kusadasi |
|
 |
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 Seven: Tuesday 27th 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.
Şirince 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 at Selçuk for a fashion
parade and information on Turkey's famous leather
production.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Wednesday 28th April -
End of
Tour
After breakfast our tour finishes and
we bid farewell to our new found friends. 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 would like us to arrange your onward travel
from Kusadasi or ferries to Samos then Samyeli
Travel can assist you with this so please let us
know at time of booking.
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 21st
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: 2 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X
Night Edremit (4 Star) + Anzac Cove, 2 X Night
Kusadasi (3 Star)
Meals: 6 X Breakfasts, 5 X Dinners, 1 X
Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Gallipoli Tour
Istanbul City Tour
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Ephesus Tour (including
Sirince Village
and Temple of Artemis)
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
21st then we can arrange pre-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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