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8 Day Anzac Tour
(A-Alpha) 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 and finishes in
Istanbul and 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:
Istanbul
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
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and
massaged by expert hands. |
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Only
£15.00pp |
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. Şirince 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. This evening we will return to Istanbul overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Bus
Day Eight:
Thursday 28th April - End of Tour
You will arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and the tour
will finish in the Sultanahmet area which has easy connections
to the Bus Station and Airport or accommodation options if you
wish to extend your stay in Istanbul. If you want Samyeli Travel
to organise accommodation for you then please let us know at
time of booking.
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, 1 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) X 1
Overnight bus
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
longer than the 28ththen 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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