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16 Day Anzac Tour is the ideal way to see a a lot of what Turkey has to
offer as well as being part of the yearly pilgrimage to Gallipoli. This
tour will take you to most of Turkey’s famous sights such as Istanbul
(Blue Mosque, Hagia (St.) Sophia etc.) Gallipoli (fully guided tour),
Ephesus, Köycegiz Boat Cruise, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Olympos, Konya,
Egirdir, Antalya, Ankara, Cappadocia.
Start
Date:
21/04 - Thursday
Finish Date:
06/05- Thursday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Pergamon - Kusadasi – Selcuk - Ephesus – Sirince
- Dalyan - Koycegiz – Oludeniz – Olympos - Antalya - Egirdir - Konya -
Cappadocia - Ankara
Duration:
16 Days – 15 Nights
Price:
Double/Twin/Triple : £549.00 – Single : £699.00
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.
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...
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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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. 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 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 - Dalyan & Koycegiz Boat
Cruise
Today after breakfast we drive for Dalyan. Once there we
board a boat and we will have numerous opportunities to swim.
We visit mud-baths to cover ourselves in MUCK, before jumping
in to the natural thermal springs. We head for Turtle Beach
for a swim where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet. We also
have the chance to see the amazing 4th century BC rock tombs
located on the rock cliffs.
Overnight: Dalyan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine: Friday 29th April – Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we will arrange a shuttle service
to ضlüdeniz beach where there are many optional activities available
such as Paragliding or you can just laze on the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast
Day Ten: Saturday 30th April - Fethiye to Olympos
Today we drive for the Saklikent Gorge, a mountain split formed
several years ago. We trek up a short distance and stop for lunch at
the Saklikent River Bar and Cafe. Don’t forget to bring your bathers
with you today because as we drive along the turquoise coast for
Olympos Valley we will stop for a swim on the way. After dinner at
our night spot at the treehouses we shall be visiting Yanartas
(Optional), which is located on the slopes of اirali beach at
the north end of Olympos and at an altitude of 300 meters with the
legends of flying horse Pegasus.
Overnight: Olympos
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eleven: Sunday 1st May - Olympos - Egirdir
After a lazy morning in Olympos, we will drive to Antalya and you
will have a chance to visit the old part of Antalya (Kaleici).
We will then drive over the Taurus mountains to get to the town of
Egirdir by the turkuaz coloured lake of the same name.
Overnight: Egirdir
Meals: Breakfast
Day Twelve: Monday 2nd May - Cappadocia Tour
We will drive to Konya where we have a chance to visit the Museum
of Sufi Leader of Mevlana and look around this well known
religious city. After that we will drive for Cappadocia and will
visit the Derinkuyu Underground City. The Christians hid from
the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self
sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop,
barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. Later that night, you
will have the option of going to a Traditional Turkish Folklore
Evening, which should definitely not be missed. If you are
interested in going Hot Air Ballooning early the following
morning then please let your guide know and they will make
arrangements for you.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Thirteen: Tuesday 3rd May - Cappadocia Tour
Early this morning you can join an optional Hot Air Ballooning
experience over the amazing landscape of Cappadocia. Today we will
marvel at the phallic-like structures in this one of a kind region.
Your guide will lead you around Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin,
Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and the pottery Village of Avanos.
Cappadocia is the country of fairy tales. The beautiful horse
country "Katpatuka," (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable
strip of land; enchanting and mysterious.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fourteen: Wednesday 4th May - Ankara
This morning we will drive for Ankara and on the way we will visit
the religious house of Haci Bektas-i Veli. Once we arrive in
Ankara we will visit one of the best museums in the World, The
Ancient Civilization Museum Of Anatolia and Mausoleum of
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. From Ankara we take an over night train
to Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fifteen: Wednesday 5th May - Istanbul
We arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and we will drive to
Camlica Hill exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus
from the best point in Istanbul. We will cross the Bosphorus
Bridge for a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe)
to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Check into our hotel and the rest of
the day is a free day in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Sixteen: Thursday 6th May - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour finishes and we bid farewell to our
new-found friends. Wherever you are heading to next, undoubtedly you
will take with you unforgettable memories and a new understanding of
the country that plays such an important part in your history.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X Night Edremit
(4 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X Night Kِycegiz (3 Star),
1 X Night Fethiye (3 Star), 1 X Night Olympos Bungalow, 1 X Night
Egirdir, 2 X Night Cappadocia (3 Star), Overnight Train
Meals: 14 X Breakfasts, 7 X Dinners, 1 X Lunch, 1 X Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of Artemis)
Koycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour, Konya Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia Tours (2)
Ankara 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 21st April or
stay longer than the 06th May 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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