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: 22/04/2010 -
Thursday Finish Date: 26/04/2010 -
Monday Starts: Istanbul Finish: Istanbul Places Visited: Istanbul
– Gallipoli - Istanbul Duration: 5 Days – 4
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).
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,
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.
Anzac Day
Tours
Booking
Discount
a)
2-3 people =
5% discount
b)
4-more
people = 10%
group
discount
Please Note
= These
discounts
are off the
tour prices
and not
additional
activities
such as
Early Acc,
Gala Dinner,
etc
Day One: Thursday 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 depending on your
arrival time 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 Sammys
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
Day Two: Friday 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. There will also
be free time available for
shopping at Istanbul's famous
Grand Bazaar. Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast
Day
Three: Saturday 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 95 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: Sunday 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: Monday 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 2010 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 per person £30
for a Double/Twin/Triple or £40
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).
Includes
all entrance fees,
