Tour Itinerary
5 Days Silver ANZAC Day Tour Summary:
Welcome to Turkey! This tour is suitable for those on a tight budget or time frame who would like to experience Gallipoli, the ANZAC services and a great Turkish adventure, including welcome cocktail, tea, coffee and snacks. Conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey, given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and professional Turkish ANZAC guides. Gallipoli tour, Dawn Service, Istanbul city tour, all entrance fees, 4 star hotel accommodation, arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk airport and professional English speaking guides who have the insight, knowledge and experience to give you the best ANZAC Day Tour money can buy. An ANZAC buffet BBQ dinner is also an option available to you. All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of all your travel needs!
Please ask for our FREE ANZAC DVD and tour documentary at info@anzacbooking.com
5 Days Silver ANZAC Day Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 - Istanbul - Thursday - 22nd April 2010
(Welcome cocktail and ANZAC conference included)
Welcome to Turkey! Meet at the Ataturk international airport, transfer to your 4 star hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen airport can be arranged at extra cost. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul til 06:00pm. Between 06:00pm - 7:00pm we will have a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. Welcome cocktail, tea, coffee and snacks are included. You will meet with the other ANZAC participants and TravelShop Turkey team. We recommend you to arrange your flights, to be at the hotel prior the conference starts.
Traditional 1001 Turkish nights departs optional from hotel lobby at 08:00pm. Includes Turkish dinner, drinks and entertainment. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight 4 star hotel in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour - Friday 23rd April 2010
(Breakfast included)
We depart from the hotel at 08:30am for the Istanbul city tour.
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.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
After the Istanbul city tour you have the option to experience a Bosphorus cruise, you will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus straigt which is connecting Asia to Europe. Overnight 4 star hotel in Istanbul.
For those in a party mood we have an optional ANZAC party scheduled for tonight. Party information, prices and details can be found here >>>
Day 3 - Gallipoli Tour - Saturday 24th April 2010
(Breakfast included - BBQ buffet dinner optional)
We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00am (4.5 hours drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. A stop will be provided on the way down for supplies. We start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula a little after midday. The Gallipoli tour includes the Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand's Memorial and Cemetery).
After the tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe for our big ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner (optional). At approx 09:30pm we will depart for the ANZAC Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove. If you dont want to stay outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accomodation at Gallipoli. This option is not available after your arrival in Turkey, pre-booking is required.
Day 4 - Gallipoli Dawn Service - Saturday 25th April 2010
Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and as cold today as it was 95 years ago when our ancestors landed. Please bring your hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes! Optional we provide sleepings bags, please let us know at time of booking.
04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service
After the services at approx 3:00pm we will drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hours drive). Overnight 4 star hotel in Istanbul.
Day 5 - Istanbul / End of Tour - Sunday 26th April 2010
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11:00am, as your ANZAC day tour ends today. Please make your own arrangements for departure or simply ask us.
We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
5 Days Silver ANZAC Day Tour 2010
Tour Start Date: 22.04.2010
Tour End Date: 26.04.2010
Tour Prices - Per Person
Double / Twin / Triple: Euro €: 269.00
Single: Euro €: 345.00