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16 Day Anzac Tour is the ideal way to see a a lot of what
Turkey has to offer as well as being part of the yearly
pilgrimage to Gallipoli. This tour will take you to most of
Turkey’s famous sights such as Istanbul (Blue Mosque, Hagia
(St.) Sophia etc.) Gallipoli (fully guided tour), Ephesus,
Köycegiz Boat Cruise, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Olympos, Konya,
Egirdir, Antalya, Ankara, Cappadocia.
Start Date:
21/04 - Thursday
Finish Date:
06/05- Thursday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Pergamon - Kusadasi – Selcuk -
Ephesus – Sirince - Dalyan - Koycegiz – Oludeniz – Olympos -
Antalya - Egirdir - Konya - Cappadocia - Ankara
Duration:
16 Days – 15 Nights
Price:
Double/Twin/Triple : £549.00 – Single : £699.00
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.
Anzac Day Tours Early Booking Discount until 30th September
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:
Thursday 21st April - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note 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. Following this meeting we have a welcome
drink for all tours starting on the 21st April and a chance
for you to meet everyone.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on
the 21st 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 21st 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: Friday 22nd 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. 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. The rest of the day is yours free to
explore in Istanbul or you can join us on the optional
Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Three:
Saturday 23rd April - Istanbul to Gallipoli - Guided Tour of
Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to pick up
refreshments for lunch. You will also have an opportunity to
watch a movie about Gallipoli so you get a feel for the type
of people who fought in this war and to help you picture
conditions 96 years ago. This afternoon on a fully guided
tour, you will visit 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. By visiting
the peninsula on the 23rd April we get to spend more time
exploring without the crowds from other tours that arrive on
the 24th. This evening we will travel to our luxurious
accommodation, where an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner
awaits.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Sunday 24th April - Relax and Prepare for Anzac
Day at Gallipoli
Sleep till late and rise to a full breakfast. Then the day
is yours to partake in number of the many activities offered
at this resort. Activities include; bathing in the waters of
the outdoor pool, relaxing at the beach. Play football,
tennis, basketball, volleyball or just strolling around the
gardens and parks. Make sure you get plenty of rest because
ANZAC day will be a long busy day. A buffet dinner will be
served so you can fill up before departing for Gallipoli
late afternoon.
We arrive at Anzac Cove to ensure we get a good spot for the
dawn service. Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes,
wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as
dark and cold tonight as it was 96 years ago when your
ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Please Note: We recommend bringing a small day pack
with you to carry things around during the overnight stay
and also during the day on the 25th April. You will leave
your main luggage in your room in Edremit so will not have
access to it until the evening of the 25th when we return
there.
Day Five: Monday 25th April - ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to
Edremit)
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 evening
you will travel back to your hotel in Edremit, arriving
there in the late evening.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six: Tuesday 26th April - Edremit to Kusadasi via
Bergama
After waking feeling recharged 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 the
seaside town of Kusadasi. As this area boasts a reputation
as one of the most important carpet weaving regions we will
stop at Selçuk for a demonstration of this ancient and
traditional craft. After you have checked in to your
Kusadasi hotel you may have an optional traditional
Turkish bath to be washed and massaged by a pair of
expert hands and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Turkish Bath - 26th 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
Seven: Wednesday 27th 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 at Selçuk for a fashion parade and
information on Turkey's famous leather production. We
will drive back to hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Thursday 28th April - Dalyan &
Koycegiz Boat Cruise
Today after breakfast we drive for Dalyan. Once
there we board a boat and we will have numerous
opportunities to swim. We visit mud-baths to
cover ourselves in MUCK, before jumping in to the
natural thermal springs. We head for Turtle Beach
for a swim where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet.
We also have the chance to see the amazing 4th century
BC rock tombs located on the rock cliffs.
Overnight: Dalyan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine: Friday 29th April – Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we will arrange a
shuttle service to ضlüdeniz beach where there are many
optional activities available such as Paragliding
or you can just laze on the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast
Day Ten: Saturday 30th April - Fethiye to
Olympos
Today we drive for the Saklikent Gorge, a mountain split
formed several years ago. We trek up a short distance
and stop for lunch at the Saklikent River Bar and Cafe.
Don’t forget to bring your bathers with you today
because as we drive along the turquoise coast for
Olympos Valley we will stop for a swim on the way. After
dinner at our night spot at the treehouses we shall be
visiting Yanartas (Optional), which is located on
the slopes of اirali beach at the north end of Olympos
and at an altitude of 300 meters with the legends of
flying horse Pegasus.
Overnight: Olympos
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eleven: Sunday 1st May - Olympos - Egirdir
After a lazy morning in Olympos, we will drive to
Antalya and you will have a chance to visit the old
part of Antalya (Kaleici). We will then drive over
the Taurus mountains to get to the town of Egirdir by
the turkuaz coloured lake of the same name.
Overnight: Egirdir
Meals: Breakfast
Day Twelve: Monday 2nd May - Cappadocia Tour
We will drive to Konya where we have a chance to visit
the Museum of Sufi Leader of Mevlana and look
around this well known religious city. After that we
will drive for Cappadocia and will visit the
Derinkuyu Underground City. The Christians hid from
the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in
these self sufficient cities in which there were halls
for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation
channels. Later that night, you will have the option of
going to a Traditional Turkish Folklore Evening,
which should definitely not be missed. If you are
interested in going Hot Air Ballooning early the
following morning then please let your guide know and
they will make arrangements for you.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Thirteen: Tuesday 3rd May - Cappadocia
Tour
Early this morning you can join an optional Hot Air
Ballooning experience over the amazing landscape of
Cappadocia. Today we will marvel at the phallic-like
structures in this one of a kind region. Your guide will
lead you around Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin,
Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and the pottery Village of
Avanos. Cappadocia is the country of fairy tales.
The beautiful horse country "Katpatuka," (as the
Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land;
enchanting and mysterious.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fourteen: Wednesday 4th May - Ankara
This morning we will drive for Ankara and on the way we
will visit the religious house of Haci Bektas-i Veli.
Once we arrive in Ankara we will visit one of the best
museums in the World, The Ancient Civilization Museum
Of Anatolia and Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal
Ataturk. From Ankara we take an over night train to
Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fifteen: Wednesday 5th May - Istanbul
We arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and we will
drive to Camlica Hill exposing a panoramic view
of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point in
Istanbul. We will cross the Bosphorus Bridge for
a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to
another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Check into our hotel and
the rest of the day is a free day in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Sixteen: Thursday 6th May - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour finishes and we bid farewell to
our new-found friends. Wherever you are heading to next,
undoubtedly you will take with you unforgettable
memories and a new understanding of the country that
plays such an important part in your history.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X
Night Edremit (4 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X
Night Kِycegiz (3 Star), 1 X Night Fethiye (3 Star), 1 X
Night Olympos Bungalow, 1 X Night Egirdir, 2 X Night
Cappadocia (3 Star), Overnight Train
Meals: 14 X Breakfasts, 7 X Dinners, 1 X Lunch, 1
X Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of
Artemis)
Koycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour, Konya Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia
Tours (2)
Ankara Tour, Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for Guides and Drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 21st
April or stay longer than the 06th May then we can
arrange pre & 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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