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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.
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...
D ay
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
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Traditional Turkish Bath
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and massaged by
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Only £15.00pp |
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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