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Anzac Package (10 Days)
Duration: 10 Days
Price: 399 GBP (per person in dbl/twin room)
Run: 21st April / 30th April
21st April – Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents:
Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the airport for the complimentary shuttle
transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about
the next days of our journey. In the evening we’ll join the “Anzac Welcome
Dinner” and get to know our travel mates. (Meal: Dinner)
22nd April – Istanbul Sightseeing
After breakfast we will start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul
including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and St Sophia Museum.
Today we’ll also join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on
the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. (Meal: Breakfast)
23rd April – Gallipoli / Ayvalik
In the morning we depart Istanbul for Gallipoli to visit all the important
memorial sites in the region without the crowds! Our guide will take us
to Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell us all
the stories about the legendary campaign. In the afternoon depart for Ayvalik,
the charming Aegean sea resort. After refreshing ourselves in our 4 star
hotel, we’ll join the “Anzac Eve Barbeque” in the evening.
(Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
24th April – Ayvalik / Anzac Cove
Today first visit Cunda Island in Ayvalik before heading our way to the
ancient city of Troy. After discovering this interesting sight, we’ll depart
for Eceabat, the closest town to Anzac Cove. After spending some time here,
we’ll depart for Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare for an
unforgetable Dawn Service experience and commemorate anniversary of the
Gallipoli Campaign. (Meal: Breakfast)
25th April – Dawn Service
Early in the morning we will attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies.
After ceremonies we’ll continue our way down to Selcuk. (Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch pack, Dinner)
26th April – Ephesus
After breakfast we’ll discover the best preserved ancient city in Turkey,
Ephesus. We’ll also visit the House of Virgin Mary before heading our way
to Pamukkale famous for its unusual landscape. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
27th April – Pamukkale
Today first visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre
founded about 160BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day will continue with
the discovery of the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale.
Then we’ll drive to Cappadocia, the fantasy land of rock formations; chimneys,
cones, needles, pillars and pyramids. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
28th April – Cappadocia
Cappadocia was the heart of the Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian,
Persian, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Today we
will explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia including
the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. We’ll also visit
local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art. (Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner)
29th April – Cappadocia / Istanbul
After breakfast we’ll explore the impressive “rock-cut” underground city
in the region. Before noon we’ll depart for Istanbul and arrive there late
in the evening. (Meal: Breakfast)
30th April – End of Services
Our journey and services will end after breakfast at the hotel and check
out. (Meals: Breakfast)
Please take note of the following:
* Single room booking is NOT available for this tour
* Museum entrance fees are NOT included in tour package price.
What's Included:
* Accommodation in 4* and superior 3* hotels in double/twin rooms
* Arrival airport transfer
* Welcome dinner in Istanbul
* Anzac barbecue in Ayvalik
* Bosphorus cruise in private boat
* Services of experienced guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
* Guided Gallipoli tour without the crowds
* Excursions as per the itineraries (entrance fees not included)
* Transportation in late model air-conditioned buses featuring video
* Commemorative t-shirt
* Local taxes and handling services
What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Turkey and personal travel insurance, any
other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa
for Turkey (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels,
items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage,
laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)
and medical services.
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