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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 Early Booking Discount
until 30th September a) 1-3 people = 8% early booking discount b) 4-more people = 12% group 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 - Friday
Finish Date: 26/04 - Tuesday
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 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.
Day One: Friday 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: Saturday 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 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. 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: Sunday 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 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 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: Monday 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: Tuesday 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), + Anzac Cove Meals: 3 X Breakfasts Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach All Entrance Fees Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour on 23rd April
Gallipoli Tour on 24th April
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 £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).
Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach, 
