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5 Day Anzac Tour
( B - Bravo )
5 Day Anzac Tour (B-Bravo) is ideal for those people who have limited time but
wish to attend the Anzac Day Commemorations and get a taste of what Turkey has
to offer. The tour starts and finishes in Istanbul and includes a fully
guided Istanbul Tour on the 23rd April and a
fully guided Gallipoli Tour region on the 24th April.
Anzac Day Tours Booking Discount
a) 2-3 people = 5% discount b) 4 people = 7% discount Please Note = These discounts are off the tour prices and not
additional activities such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc...
Start Date: 22/04 - Sunday Finish Date: 26/04 - Thursday Starts: Istanbul Finish: Istanbul Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul Duration: 5 Days – 4 Nights Price: Double/Twin/Triple: £229.00 – Single: £279.00 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 2012 - 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.
Day One: Sunday 22nd 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.
Today depending on your arrival time you can join us on the optional Bosphorus
Cruise and Gala Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International
Airport on the 22nd 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 22nd 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: Monday 23rd 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 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. There
will also be free time available for shopping at Istanbul's famous Grand
Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the
world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, souvenirs and
much more... The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore around Istanbul
further on your own. Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Tuesday 24th April
– Istanbul to Gallipoli - Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping
along the way to have a break 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 97 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 the Chunuk Bair
War Memorial. You will then head to Anzac Cove to get a good spot for the
Dawn Service which starts early the following morning. Overnight: Anzac Cove Meals Included: Breakfast
Important: Please bring a day pack for carrying things with you overnight
at Anzac Cove and the next day in Gallipoli as once you put your main luggage on
the coach on the morning of the 24th in
Istanbul you will not have chance to access it again until arriving back in
Istanbul on the evening of the 25th. Your main luggage will be
securely locked away in the coach overnight. Please also note that the weather
in Anzac Cove overnight can get very cold so we suggest you bring sleeping bags,
blankets and warm clothing for this stay and even a wet weather jacket in the
event that it rains.
Day Four: Wednesday 25th April
- ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Istanbul)
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 afternoon you will travel back
to Istanbul, arriving there in the late evening. Overnight: Istanbul
Day Five: Thursday 26th April
- The end of the tour
After breakfast the tour finishes and we bid farewell to our new found friends
and exchange e-mails. Wherever you are heading to next you will take
unforgettable memories and a new understanding of this 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 22nd 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 otherwise
we cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), + 1 X Night Anzac
Cove Meals: 3 X Breakfasts Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli 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 22nd or
stay longer than the 26th then
we can arrange pre & post tour accommodation for you although we have limited
availability of this. The cost of this is per person £35 for a Double/Twin/Triple
or £50 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).
Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach, 
