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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
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and
massaged by expert hands. |
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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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