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The 8 day Anzac Bravo tour is ideal for those
people who have enough time to attend the Anzac Day Commemorations and get a
really good taste of what Turkey has to offer. The tour starts in Istanbul
and finishes 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 tour includes a fully
guided Istanbul Tour on the 23rd April and a fully guided Gallipoli
Tour on the 24th April and a fully guided Ephesus Tour on the 27th
April.
Start Date: 21/04 - Thursday
Finish Date: 28/04 - Thursday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Kusadasi
Places Visited: Istanbul Gallipoli Edremit - Pergamon - 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).
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 =
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... |
Day One: Thursday 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: Friday 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: Saturday 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 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 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: Sunday 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 96 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: Monday 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: Tuesday 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
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Turkish Bath 26th April - Kusadasi |
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Enjoy a
Traditional Turkish Bath |
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Only £15.00pp |
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Day Seven: Wednesday 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. قirince 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. We will drive back to
hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Thursday 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 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
Pergamon Tour
Istanbul City 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 or stay in Kusadasi
longer than the 28th 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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