9 Day ANZAC TOUR
The nine day tour gives you a great overview of what Turkey
has to offer and concludes with the Anzac Day Commemorations
in Gallipoli before heading to Istanbul.
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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:
18/04/09
Finish Date:
26/04/09
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul
–
Pamukkale
-
Kusadasi
-
Selcuk
-
Ephesus
-
Sirince -
Bergama
-
Edremit - Troy - Gallipoli
Duration:
9 Days – 8 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£359.00 - Single: £419.00
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: Saturday 18th
April - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey
and the beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note that
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.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on
the 18th 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 18th 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: Sunday 19th 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 to relax or explore around Istanbul
further on your own.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Three: Monday 20th
April - Istanbul to Pamukkale
Today we will make our way to Pamukkale and part of this journey will be carried
out by ferry across the Sea of Marmara which is a great relaxing way to travel.
Once we arrive in Pamukkale we will check in to our hotel and the rest of the
night is yours to enjoy and relax.
Overnight:
Pamukkale
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four:
Tuesday 21st April - Tour of Calcium Terraces & Hierapolis
Today we wake up early and after breakfast we will look around the Calcium
Terraces of Pamukkale and visit the ruins of Hierapolis.
We will then drive to the seaside town of Kusadasi and check
into your hotel. Later that day you have the option of a relaxing traditional
Turkish Bath.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
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Turkish Bath - 21st
April - Kusadasi |
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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 Five:
Wednesday 22nd 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 near Selcuk for
shopping facilities and a demonstration of the textile
production which is famous in this region.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast &
Dinner
Day Six: Thursday 23rd April - Kusadasi to Edremit via
Bergama
After breakfast 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 Edremit
where we will check in to our hotel in this well known
holiday spot for a bit of 'R & R'.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Seven:
Friday 24th April - Troy & Gallipoli Tour - Dawn Service
After breakfast we will travel to the ancient city of
Troy, the famous archaeological and mythological site
which is home of the “Trojan Horse” and “Helen of Troy”. We
will then make our way via Canakkale and cross the
Dardenelles by ferry to the Gallipoli Peninsula and you will
have a
fully guided tour including a visit to 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.
At the conclusion of this tour we will make our way to Anzac
Cove where you can settle in for the afternoon and evening
wait for the Dawn Service early on the 25th.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Eight: Saturday 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 Nine: Sunday 26th April - Tour Ends
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 12 noon and
midnight on the 18th 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), 1 X Night
Pamukkale (3 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) 1 X Night
Edremit (4 Star) 1 X Night Anzac Cove.
Meals: 7 X Breakfasts, 4 X Dinners
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Pamukkale Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of
Artemis)
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Troy 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 18th
or stay longer than the 26th then we can arrange pre and
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).
