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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).
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: 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 |
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Only £15.00pp |
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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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