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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.
Anzac Day Tours
Booking Discount a) 4-more people = 5% group discount Please Note = These discounts are off the tour prices and not
additional activities such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc...
Start Date: 21/04/2010 - Wednesday Finish Date: 06/05/2010 - 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).
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, 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: Wednesday 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: Thursday 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: Friday 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 95 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: Saturday 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 95 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: Sunday 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: Monday 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.
Only £15.00pp
Day Seven: Tuesday 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: Wednesday 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: Thursday 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: Friday 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: Saturday 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: Sunday 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: Monday 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: Tuesday 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: 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
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
2010 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, 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 Acropolis Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of Artemis)
Köycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour
Konya Mevlana Museum
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 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).
Includes
all entrance fees,
