16 Day ANZAC TOUR
The sixteen 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.
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Early
Booking Discount available until 30th September
2008 |
8-9-16 DAYS ANZAC TOURS
a) 1-3 people = 7%
discount
b) 4-6 people = 10%
discount
c) 7-more people = 15% discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
the tour prices and not additional activities
such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Start Date:
21/04/09
Finish Date:
06/05/09
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
:
£499.00
– Single : £599.00
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).
·
Includes all entrance fees,
· Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
· Fluent
English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour,
· FREE
T-Shirt,
· A
range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus journeys,
·
FREE Flashlight for the dark night at the Dawn Service and to take home with
you,
· 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.
Day One: Tuesday 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 Sammy's 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: Wednesday 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
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Bosphorus Cruise |
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Turkish Gala Evening |
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 |
|
22nd April 2:30pm |
22nd April 7:30pm |
See Istanbul from the Bosphorus.
Relax on the water and hear information
about the history of Istanbul
Free Drink Included |
A great night out in Istanbul with Sammy's
Travel
Turkish Food & Traditional Hospitality &
Entertainment
Free Drink Included |
Only £20.00pp
Limited Places |
Only £30.00pp
Limited Places |
Day Three:
Thursday 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 94 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: Friday 24th April - Relax at Resort Hotel
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 Gallipoli on the evening of the 24th 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 94 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: Saturday 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, arriving there in the late evening.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals:
Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six: Sunday 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
|
Turkish Bath - 26th April -
Kusadasi |
 |
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: Monday 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. Şirince 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.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Tuesday 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: Wednesday 29th April – Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we will arrange a shuttle
service to Ölüdeniz 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: Thursday 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 Çirali 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:
Friday
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 & Lunch
Day Twelve:
Saturday
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: Sunday
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:
Monday 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. From Ankara we take an over night train to Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Fifteen:
Tuesday
5th May -
Istanbul
City Tour (2)
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. We will visit Dolmabahce
Palace the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons.
Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons
chandelier.
Check
into our hotel and the rest of the day is a free day in Istanbul.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Sixteen:
Wednesday
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
Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at
Ataturk International Airport between 8am and
midnight on the 21st April. For full details on
how our airport transfers work and getting to your hotel on
the first day of the tour then please see the FAQ section.
IMPORTANT:
It is essential that customers who wish to use our transfer
service send us full flight details including airline name,
flight number, terminal number, arrival time. It is your
responsibility to ensure we have this information before
7th April 2009 otherwise we cannot guarantee that a
transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X Night
Edremit (4 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X Night
Köycegiz
(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, 2 X Lunch, 1 X
Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tours
(2)
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of
Artemis)
Köycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour
Cappadocia Tours (2)
Ankara Tour
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for guides and drivers
Departure Transfers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 21st
or stay longer than the 6th May then we can
arrange pre & post tour accommodation for you although we
have limited availability of this. The cost of this is £20
for a Double/Twin/Triple or £30 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).
