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8 Day Anzac Tours Alpha – Great Value for Money!
Transportation in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour,
Anzac Day 2023 – Commemorative T-Shirt
A range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus journeys,
Early Arrival at Anzac Cove on the 24th April
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.
Day One: Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! It’s a great pleasure to be with you for 2023 Anzac Day Commomerations. When you arrive Istanbul Airport you will have 2 option to arrive your hotel. First option is using our airport transfer service which isn’t include to this tour. Second option is get a taxi to your hotel. Keep in mind we will notify you about accommodation info before your arrival flight. After you check in to your hotel you have spare time to rest before your Anzac Day journey or you can explore Istanbul own by own. In the evening your professional tour guide will contact you about tour information and met. If you have any question about your tour schedule or anything don’t hesitate to ask your tour guide.
Day Two: Istanbul City Tour
After flight tiredness you will have relaxing sleep in your room and you say goodmorning to beautiful Istanbul morning. Today you will have amazing Istanbul tour. It will cover all day long. You will have chance to explore Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque,Hippodrome, German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Serpentine Column, Obellisk of Theodosius. After visiting this area you may want to explore Istanbul or you can attend our optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Istanbul to Gallipoli – Guided Tour of Gallipoli
Today we start to day early in the morning with breakfast then we will on the way for WWI Battlefield of Gallipoli. Also on the road there will be little break for lunch. While you are on the way your tour guide will explain about this areas’ importation and also he will show you some movies and documentaries about it. Afternoon you will visit many places like Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Hell Spit Cemetery, Lone Pine, the Nek and the Chunuk Bair War Memorial. We choose this areas because best time to explore is before the Anzac Commomeration Day because it will be less crowded.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Relax and Prepare for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
Sleep as much as you need but don’t forget to make breakfast. This resort has plenty of activities you may want to try. Bathing in the waters of the of the outdoor pool, relaxing at the beach, playing sports like footbal, volleybal, basketball or just hang around. Make sure you won’t get to much tired because you will need a lot energy during the Anzac 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 107 years ago when your ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Five: ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Edremit)
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 in Edremit, arriving there in the late evening.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Dinner
Day Six: Edremit to Kusadasi via Bergama
After relaxing sleeping you will wake up recharged. After breakfast you will depart for Bergama where your guide will show you around the Ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum. This center is one of the oldest all around the world. There will be time for a lunch break before we continue on the way to 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 and the rest of the day is yours to relax. Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath, relax on the ‘Belly Stone’ and be washed and massaged by expert hands.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Seven: Visit to Ephesus Ruins & Village Of Sirince
Today you will have big opportunity to visit one of the famous ruins in the world “Ephesus”. Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Temple of Artemis, Celcus Library, Theatetre, Sirince Village are the places you will visit today. Sirince village is famous with their traditional Turkish houses and wine. After visit this places we will stop near Selcuk for shopping facilities and textile factory which this production is very famous in this region. After the tour, we will stop at Selçuk for a fashion parade and information on Turkey’s famous leather production. This evening we will return to Istanbul overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Bus
Day Eight: End of Tour
You will arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and the tour will finish in the Sultanahmet area which has easy connections to the Bus Station and Airport or accommodation options if you wish to extend your stay in Istanbul. If you want Sammys Travel to organise accommodation for you then please let us know at time of booking.
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