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8 Day Anzac Tour
( A - Alpha )
8 Day Anzac Tour (A-Alpha) is ideal for those people who have enough
time to attend the Anzac Day Commemorations and get a really good
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 on the 24th April
and a fully guided Ephesus Tour on the 27th April.
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...
Start Date: 21/04 - Thursday
Finish Date: 28/04 - Thursday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli – Edremit -
Pergamon - Selcuk -
Ephesus - Sirince - Kusadasi
Duration: 8 Days – 7 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple: £329.00 - Single: £399.00 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: 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
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: 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. 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.
This evening we will return to Istanbul overnight. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight: Bus
Day Eight: Thursday 28th April - End of Tour
You will arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and the tour will
finish in the Sultanahmet area which has easy connections to the Bus
Station and Airport or accommodation options if you wish to extend
your stay in Istanbul. If you want Samyeli Travel to organise
accommodation for you then please let us know at time of booking.
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
otherwise we cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 2 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X Night Edremit (4
Star) + Anzac Cove, 1 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) X 1 Overnight bus Meals: 6 X Breakfasts, 5 X Dinners, 1 X Lunchbox Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Tour
Istanbul City Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of Artemis)
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 or stay
longer than the 28ththen 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, 
