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:
18/04/09
Finish Date:
26/04/09
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 :
£349.00 - 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).
|
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:
Saturday 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 Sammy's 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: Sunday
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. 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
to relax or explore around Istanbul further on your
own.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day
Three: Monday 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: Tuesday
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
|
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 Five:
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 Six:
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 Seven:
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 Eight:
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 Nine:
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:
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 2009 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 £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).
