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The
four
day
Anzac
tour is ideal for those people who have limited time and wish to
visit Gallipoli for Anzac Day or for those people who would like the
hassle taken out of getting to Gallipoli for Anzac Day before
carrying on their travels around Turkey.
Start Date:
23/04/09
- Thursday
Finish Date:
26/04/09
- Sunday
Start:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul or Eceabat
(depending on personal travel arrangements)
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli
Duration:
4
Days – 3
Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple
: £149.00
- Single: £189.00
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).
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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,
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We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac
day in Gallipoli is all about.
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Early Booking Discount available until 30th September 2008 |
a) 1-3
people = 5% discount
b) 4-6
people = 7% discount
c) 7-more
people = 10% discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
the tour prices and not additional activities
such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc... |
Optional Activities on the 22nd April available to 4
Day Tour customers if arriving early into Istanbul
and booking pre-tour accommodation with Sammys
Travel
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Bosphorus Cruise |
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Turkish Gala Evening |
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22nd April 2:30pm |
22nd April 7:30pm |
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See Istanbul from the Bosphorus.
Relax on the water and hear information
about the history of Istanbul
Free Drink Included |
A great night out in Istanbul with
Sammy's Travel
Turkish Food & Traditional Hospitality &
Entertainment
Free Drink Included |
Only £20.00pp
Limited Places |
Only £30.00pp
Limited Places |
Day One: Thursday 23rd 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.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on
the 23rd 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 23rd 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 to start your tour.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Two: Friday 24th April - Istanbul to Gallipoli
After breakfast
we will take in this amazing city through a guided tour which will
include the following:
- Golden Horn
- Saray Burnu for Panoramic views of Istanbul
- Visiting
Hagia (St.)
Sophia
- Visiting the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome
After
the city tour you will have a lunch break before departing for Gallipoli and on the way your
guide will give you some information about the Gallipoli region and
the battles that took place so when you visit the various sites on
Anzac Day you will understand their importance.
You will also have an opportunity to watch a documentary or movie
about the Gallipoli campaign so
you get a feel for the type of people who fought in this war and to
help you picture conditions 94 years ago.
Upon arriving near Gallipoli there will be time for a dinner
break before we make our way to Anzac Cove for the overnight stay at
the cove.
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 Three: Saturday
25th April - ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Istanbul)
At first light you
will experience the Dawn Service, a truly moving experience for
everyone. You will hear tributes and tales of your fellow
countrymen and join the many thousands who make the pilgrimage to
Gallipoli to remember the fallen. After the Dawn Service you will
make your way to the various sites for the different
commemorations. First is the Australian Service at Lone Pine and
then the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. After the New Zealand
service we will board the bus (either at Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair)
and head to Eceabat where we will have a short break for something
to eat and refreshments. After
this short break we will continue to Istanbul arriving in the late
evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Important:
Those who wish to leave the tour early to carry on
their own travels around Turkey and not return to
Istanbul can do so in Eceabat where they can catch a
ferry to Canakkale on the main land. Please
note that this is a personal choice and no part of
the tour will be refunded or discounted if you wish
to do so.
Day Four:
Sunday 26th April - Tour Finishes
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
Included: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at Ataturk
International Airport between 8am and midnight on the 23rd 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:
2
X Istanbul (3 Star), 1 X Night Anzac Cove
Meals:
2
X Breakfast
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
(included entrance fees)
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for the guides and drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 23rd
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 £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).
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