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The five
day
Anzac
tour (B) is ideal for those people who have limited
time but wish to attend the Anzac Day Commemorations
and get a taste of what Turkey has to offer. The
tour starts and finishes in Istanbul and includes a
fully guided tour around Istanbul and the Gallipoli
region.
Start Date:
22/04/09
- Wednesday
Finish
Date:
26/04/09
- Sunday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places
Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul
Duration:
6 Days – 5 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple:
£199.00 – Single : £249.00
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... |
Day One: Wednesday 22nd 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.
Today depend on your arrival
you can join us
on the optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 22nd
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 22nd
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
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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 Two: Thursday 23rd 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.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Three: Friday 24th April – Istanbul
to
Gallipoli
- Guided
Tour of Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to
have a break 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 94 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 the Chunuk Bair War
memorial.
You will then head to Anzac Cove to get a good spot
for the Dawn Service which starts early the
following morning.
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 Four: 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 Five: Sunday 26th April - The end of the tour
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 8am and midnight on the 22nd
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), + Anzac Cove
Meals: 3 X Breakfasts
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City 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
22nd 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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