10 days/9 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, dinner in Pamukkale, 2 lunch boxes.
- English speaking professional licensed guide (not an off-sider or escort) throughout.
- All transportation by private a/c tour coach.
- 6 nights 3 star hotel accommodation (Bed & Breakfast).
- 3 nights tourist class hotel accommodation in Gallipoli.
- Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand).
- Lunch boxes on Gallipoli tour and Anzac Day, Breakfast box on Anzac Day.
- Welcome cocktail on a private boat on the 21st.
- Free airport, hotel transfers on the 21st, every hour between 09:00a.m. - 11:55p.m.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: (21 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.
- 19.00 Transfer for a welcome cocktail on a private boat cruising on the Bosphorus in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 2: (22 April)
- 09.00a.m. 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. After our lunch break, we visit the Blue Mosque - famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles. Continue on to visit the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar.
- 17:00 (optional, not included) Have the amazing experience of an historic Turkish Bath.
- Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: (23 April) At 09.30 visit Suleymaniye Mosque, Egyptian Market. Depart for Gallipoli in the afternoon. Arrival in our hotel in Gallipoli and stay overnight.
Day 4: (24 April)
- 08.00 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.
- 15.00 Drive to Gallipoli Hotel to relax for a few hours before the drive to Anzac Cove for the Dawn Service.
- 19:00 Leave Hotel for BBQ dinner (not included 5-gbp extra incl. 1 drink) before we depart to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service at 22.30. We will spend the night at the Anzac Cove to prepare ourselves for Dawn Service.
Day 5: (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 the ceremonies drive to our hotel to relax. Overnight in Gallipoli
Day 6: (26 April)
- 09:00 Following breakfast 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 Kusadasi for overnight stay.
- 20:00 (optional, not included) "Turkish Night" - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music. A great night out including dinner and drinks.
Day 7: (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. Back to Kusadasi and our overnight stay.
Day 8: (28 April) Departure for Pamukkale with it's amazing white calcium rocks and thermal water springs. This area was once the beauty and health centre of the famous “Queen Cleopatra”. You will enjoy relaxing in these hot springs after this unforgettable trip. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 9: (29 April) Depart for Istanbul in the morning, driving through many authentic regional cities of Turkey and enjoying the country site. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 10: (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 £289.
- Australian Dollars $759.
* Please, contact us for group rates
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