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Turkey
Tours : Anzac
Packages : Anzac
Package (18 Days)
Duration:
18 Days
Price: 529 GBP (per person in dbl/twin
room)
Run: 15th April / 29th April
15th
April – Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting
two continents: Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the
airport for the complimentary shuttle transfer to your
hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us
about the next days of our journey. In the evening we’ll
join the “Anzac Welcome Dinner” and get
to know our travel mates. (Meal: Dinner)
16th
April – Istanbul / Cappadocia
Today depart Istanbul for Cappadocia, the “fantasy
land” of rock formations; chimneys, cones, needles,
pillars and pyramids. On arrival we’ll visit Kervansaray
before checking into our hotel. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
17th
April – Cappadocia
Besides its natural beauty, Cappadocia was the heart
of the Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian, Persian,
Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations.
Today we will explore the natural and historical beauties
of Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum,
Pigeon Valley, Uchisar. We’ll also visit local
handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional
art. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
18th
April – Cappadocia / Antalya
After breakfast head down to the Mediterranean coast.
On our way we’ll visit an Underground City. Late
in the evening we’ll arrive in Antalya, the cosmopolitan
city by the Mediterranean Sea. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
19th
April – Antalya / Fethiye
Today we’ll first visit Antalya before departing
for Fethiye, the heart of the Mediterranean coast of
Turkey. Rest of the day free to start discovering this
fantastic region on your own. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
20th
April – Oludeniz / Kayakoy (Fethiye)
After breakfast depart for the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz
and swim in the tranquil waters of Med (if weather allows).
In the afternoon we’ll visit Kayakoy (Karmylassos),
the old Greek town famous for its impressive old stone
houses. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
21st
April – Tlos / Saklikent Gorge (Fethiye)
Today first visit the ancient ruins of Tlos. Then we’ll
proceed to the spectacular Saklikent Gorge. The impressive
rocks and ice-cold water of the canyon will provide
us with some unique hours. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
22nd
April – Pamukkale
After breakfast depart for Pamukkale. We will first
visit the ancient town of Hierapolis, which was the
cure centre founded about 160BC by the king of Pergamum.
Our day will continue with the discovery of the magnificent
white calcium formations of Pamukkale. In the afternoon
we’ll head our way to Selcuk where we’ll
stay overnight. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
23rd
April – Ephesus
The best preserved classical Greco-Roman city on the
Mediterranean, Ephesus, will be the first stop of the
day. Today we’ll also visit the House of Virgin
Mary. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary, accompanied
by St John, came to Ephesus at the end of her life,
around 37 and 45AD. (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
24th
April – Anzac Cove
Today we’ll head to Eceabat, the closest town
to Anzac Cove. After spending some time here, we’ll
depart for Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare
ourselves for an unforgetable Dawn Service experience
and commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Gallipoli
Campaign. (Meal: Breakfast)
25th
April – Dawn Service
Early in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service
and the national ceremonies. After the ceremonies we’ll
continue our way down to Ayvalik, the charming town
by the Aegean Sea. (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch pack, Dinner)
26th
April – Pergamum / Ayvalik
Today we’ll first visit the ancient city of Pergamum
and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan,
library and theatre cut into the hillside.In the afternoon
we’ll return to the coastal village of Ayvalik.
In the evening we’ll join the Anzac Barbecue.
(Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
27th
April – Ayvalik / Troy / Gallipoli
After breakfast we’ll first visit the island of
Cunda and then head our way to the legendary ancient
city of Troy. Before lunch we’ll depart for Gallipoli
to visit all the sights without the crowds! Our guide
will show us Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk
Bair, Lone Pine and tell more about the campaign. In
the afternoon we’ll depart for Istanbul where
we’ll stay overnight. (Meal: Breakfast)
28th
April – Istanbul Sightseeing
After breakfast we will start to discover the magnificent
sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome,
Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum. Today we’ll
also join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours
on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. (Meal:
Breakfast)
29th
April – End of services
Our journey and services will end after breakfast at
the hotel and check out. (Meal: Breakfast)
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Please
take note of the following:
* Single room booking is NOT available for this tour
* Museum entrance fees are NOT included in tour package
price.
What's
Included:
* Accommodation in 4* and superior 3* hotels in double/twin
rooms
* Arrival airport transfer
* Welcome dinner in Istanbul
* Anzac barbecue in Ayvalik
* Bosphorus cruise in private boat
* Services of experienced guides licenced by the Ministry
of Tourism
* Guided Gallipoli tour without the crowds
* Excursions as per the itineraries (entrance fees not
included)
* Transportation in late model air-conditioned buses
featuring video
* Commemorative t-shirt
* Local taxes and handling services
What's
NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Turkey and personal
travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the
above included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey
(if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at
hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar,
telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with
meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and
medical services.
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land & or internal flight transportation
* All roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Local taxes & handling services
* All tours & travel packages are insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish
Travel Agencies)
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