TOUR DETAILS:
Duration :
8 Days.
Goes :
April 21 2021 - April 29 2021 .
Start City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Airport
End City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Hotels / Istanbul
Airport
Scheduled / Operates on
:
April 21 2021 - April 29 2021
Tour Highlights :
The six day Anzac & Troy tour 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 and includes a visit to the
ruins of the ancient city of Troy. The
tour starts and finishes in Istanbul and
includes a fully guided tour around
Istanbul, Gallipoli region and Troy.
Tour Itinerary:
The eight day Anzac tour is ideal for
those people who wish to attend the
Anzac Day commemorations but also have
plans for onward travel around Turkey or
wish to visit the Greek Islands. The
tour includes Istanbul and Gallipoli and
finishes in Kusadasi.
Day One: 21st April -
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! You will be greeted
with hospitality at the Atatürk
International Airport by a Sammy's
Travel representative and driven into
the heart of the old city where you can
rest and relax for the remainder of the
day. Tonight at ‘Welcome Drinks’ in your
hotel you can meet the rest of your tour
group.
Overnight: Istanbul.
Day Two: 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 heodosius,
Serpentine Column, German Fountain of
Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating
Hippodrome. Underground Cistern (Yerebatan
Sarayı) In this historical place one
discovers the grandiose nature of the
past when touring through Istanbul's
largest and most magnificent underground
Cistern. Built by Emperor Justinian in
the 6th century to supply water to the
near-by palace complex, the cistern has
a total of 336 decorated columns.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast.
Day Three: 23rd April -
Istanbul to 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 “Gallipoli”
the movie so you get a feel for the type
of people who fought in this war and to
help you picture conditions 93 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: 24th April
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. You will have the
chance to swim in the nearby thermal
water pool at Adramis Thermal Hotel.
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 93 years ago when your
ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day Five: 25th April -
Anzac Day at Gallipoli
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: Lunch Box & Dinner.
Day Six: 26th April -
Edremit to Kusadasi
After waking feeling recharged we depart
for 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.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner.
Day Seven: 27th April -
Ephesus Tour
Today we will visit one of the
best-preserved ruins in the
world....Ephesus. We tour this amazing
site and wonder at the people who built
and walked through this ancient city. We
will also visit the House of Virgin
Mary, (supposedly where St. John brought
her to live out her final days), Temple
of Artemis (one of the 7 wonders of the
ancient world). After the tour, we will
stop at Selcuk for a fashion parade and
information on Turkey's famous leather
production.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast& Dinner.
Day Eight: 28th April -
End of Tour
After breakfast our tour finishes and we
bid farewell to our new found friends.
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. If you would like us to arrange
your onward travel from Kusadasi or
return bus/flight ticket to Istanbul we
can do this for you.
Meals: Breakfast.
Includes:
Welcome cocktail
2 Breakfasts, 1 Anzac Lunch.
Professional licensed English speaking
tour guide throughout.
All transportation by private a/c tour
coach.
3 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation
in Istanbul.
Dawn and National Services (Australian,
New Zealand)
All entrance fees mentioned in the
itinerary.
Arrival Transfers from Ataturk Airport
on 23rd April between 07:30 - 24:00.
OPTIONAL EVENTS AND
TOURS
TURKISH NIGHT 1001 / WELCOME PARTY -
ISTANBUL
BOSPHORUS CRUISE / HALF DAY OR FULL DAY
- ISTANBUL ANZAC DAY BBQ - GALLIPOLI
TURKISH BATH / HAMAM
SHOPPING TOUR / SPECIAL INTEREST.
Excludes:
Meals unless stated.
Drinks.
Flight Tickets.
Arrival Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen
Airport and all departure transfers.
Personal Expenses.
Important Notice !!!
Please, don't forget to bring your
sleeping bag.
Itineraries subject to change according
to weather and/or daily circumstances.
Single supplement availability is
limited.
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