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5 Day Anzac Tour (B-Bravo) is ideal for those
people who have limited time but wish to attend the Anzac Day Commemorations
and get a taste of what Turkey has to offer. The tour starts and finishes in
Istanbul and includes a fully guided Istanbul Tour on the 23rd April
and a fully guided Gallipoli Tour region on the 24th April.
Start Date: 22/04 - Friday
Finish Date: 26/04 - Tuesday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul
Duration: 5 Days – 4 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple: £229.00 – Single: £279.00
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).
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.
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Anzac Day Tours Early Booking Discount until 30th September |
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| a) 1-3 people = 8%
early booking discount b) 4-more people = 12% group discount |
Please Note = These discounts are off the tour prices and not additional activities such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Day One: Friday 22nd 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. Today depending on your arrival time you can join
us on the optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 22nd 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 22nd 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: Saturday 23rd 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. 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: Sunday 24th April – Istanbul to Gallipoli - Guided Tour of
Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli
stopping along the way to have a break 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 96 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 the
Chunuk Bair War Memorial. You will then head to Anzac Cove to get a good
spot for the Dawn Service which starts early the following morning.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important: Please bring a day pack for carrying things with you
overnight at Anzac Cove and the next day in Gallipoli as once you put your
main luggage on the coach on the morning of the 24th in Istanbul you will
not have chance to access it again until arriving back in Istanbul on the
evening of the 25th. Your main luggage will be securely locked away in the
coach overnight. Please also note that the weather in Anzac Cove overnight
can get very cold so we suggest you bring sleeping bags, blankets and warm
clothing for this stay and even a wet weather jacket in the event that it
rains.
Day Four: 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 Five: Tuesday 26th April - The end of the tour
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 8am and midnight on the 22nd 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), + Anzac Cove
Meals: 3 X Breakfasts
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour on 23rd April
Gallipoli Tour on 24th April
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 22nd or stay longer than
the 26th then we can arrange pre & 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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