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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.
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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...
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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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