8 days/7 nights Anzac Day tour; Istanbul to Istanbul.
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Included in Your Tour:
- Entrance fees to all attractions on the itinerary.
- All breakfasts.
- English speaking professional licensed guide (not an off-sider or escort) throughout.
- All transportation by private a/c tour coach.
- 5 nights 3 star hotel accommodation (Bed & Breakfast).
- 1 night tourist class hotel accommodations in Gallipoli.
- 1 overnight at Anzac Cove.
- Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand).
- Breakfast and lunch box on Anzac Day on the 25th.
- Arrival transfers on the 23rd, every hour between 09:00 am - 11:55 pm.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: (23 April) Welcome to Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel or take the Ekol Travel shuttle to your hotel every hour from 09.00a.m. - 11.55p.m.
Day 2: (24 April)
- 11.00 Late depart for Istanbul city tour. visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles and ancient Hippodromme. After lunch break Visit Topkapi Palace, built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries.
- At 16.00 we depart to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service. Dinner break en-route. Arrival at around 22.30 to Anzac Cove. We will spend the night at the Anzac Cove to prepare ourselves for Dawn Service.
Day 3: (25 April)
- 05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign. After Dawn Service our coaches will take us up to Chunuck Bair and Lone pine for National Ceromonies. Breakfast and lunch boxes will be provided on the bus on the way to Chunuck Bair.
- 10:30 Australian National service.
- 12:30 New Zealand National service.
After ceremonies drive to our hotel in Gallipoli to relax.
Day 4: (26 April) At 08.30 a.m. Depart for Full day Tour of Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After lunch break in Eceabat cross the Dardanalles we proceed to Troy, the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of ancient times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse? Referred to in Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey", Troy is in fact nine cities built on top of each other. Troy Vl is believed to pertain to the famous Trojan War of Homer, where the legendary heroes included Agamemnon, Achilles, Ulysses and Nestor on the Greek side and Priam, Hector and Paris on the Trojan side. Afterwards, continue to Dikili for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: (27 April) After breakfast we drive to Ephesus, which was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre, Odeon and the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, then proceed to an authentic Turkish handcrafts farm. Drive to Kusadasi for our overnight stay.
- 20:00 (optional, not included) "Turkish Night" - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music. A great night out including dinner & drinks.
Day 6: (28 April) Drive back to Istanbul. On the way back to Istanbul we visit Bursa which was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, visit Great Mosque and other historic sites. Arrival and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7: (29 April) Visit Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque (The biggest in Istanbul dating from the 16th century), Egyptian Bazaar and Golden Horn. Overnight in Istanbul.
- 18:00 (optional, not included) Have the wonderful experience of an historic Turkish Bath.
Day 8: (30 April) Following breakfast check out of the hotel and the end of our services.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rates:
- Hotel ½ Double.
- English Pounds £239.
- Australian Dollars $635.
* Please, contact us for group rates
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