9 Day Anzac
Tour
9 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 -
Monday
Finish Date: 26/04 - Tuesday
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: £369.00 - Single:
£459.00
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 Early Booking Discount
until 30th September |
a)
1-3 people = 10% early booking discount
b) 4-more people = 15% group discount
Please Note =
These discounts are off the tour prices and not additional activities such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Great Value for
Money!
Transportation in a fully
Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for
the duration of the tour,
Anzac Day 2011 - Commemorative T-Shirt
A range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch
during bus journeys,
Early Arrival at Anzac Cove on the 24th April
Includes all entrance fees,
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: Monday
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: Tuesday 19th 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. There will also be free time available
for shopping at Istanbul's famous 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: Wednesday 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: Thursday 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: Friday 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. Sirince 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: Saturday
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: Sunday
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: Monday
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: Tuesday
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 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
Airport/Hotel/Port 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:
2007/21054
