9 Day Anzac
Tour
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.
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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Anzac Day Tours
Booking Discount |
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a)
4-more people = 5% group 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: 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.
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 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 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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Patent Institute
Samyeli Travel:
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