10 Day Silver ANZAC Tour
Turkey
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Experience the must see places of Turkey including
Istanbul, Gallipoli Battlefields and the Anzac Services,
Troy, Asklepion and Red Basilica, and the roman city of
Pergamum, the ancient ruins of
Ephesus, the hot springs of Pamukkale, a mud bath in the middle of Lake Koycegiz, then finish in the magnificent Fethiye/Oludeniz. From
Fethiye you can book onto our famous
ANZAC DAY 4day Boat Party that will drop you off in Olympos. From here we can arrange flights or coach transport to, anywhere in Turkey. You may like to hit the Greek Islands? We can arrange the ferry tickets for you to go. The tour also includes airport transfers, a welcome cocktail, Anzac BBQ lunch on the Anzac Peninsula,
Anzac BBQ buffet dinner (optional), all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, 3star Hotel accommodation, Professional English Speaking tour guides. This tour will ensure you leave Turkey with many great memories of the beach, sun, sand, blue cruises and parties. This will entice you to return for many more visits.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Istanbul – Tuesday 22 April 2008
Welcome cocktail included
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Welcome cocktail at 730pm at the hotel. Tonight we can take you to a welcome gala dinner with our Traditional Turkish Night, an optional activity. You can meet our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The evening starts at 830pm.
Overnight at 3star Hotel in Istanbul.
Note!! Free transfers are available from Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout today. Please confirm your flight details in advance. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are at extra cost.
Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Wednesday 23 April 2008
Breakfast Included
We depart from the hotel at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. 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. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorous Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe. Tonight nearly every tour group will have arrived. We have a welcome ANZAC Party arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 9-11pm! Overnight at 3star Hotel in Istanbul.
Day 3 – Gallipoli - Dawn Service – Thursday 24th April 2008
Breakfast & Lunch Included
We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00 (4.5 hour drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch. We will have an Anzac lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. We then start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. We visit Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After the tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe again for our big ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner (optional). Prior to dinner we will stop at a supermarket for additional supplies for our overnight stay at ANZAC Cove. To those who decline the fantastic buffet BBQ, this will be your only stop for dinner also. After dinner at approx 21.30 pm we will depart for the Dawn Service. Overnight Anzac Cove.
Day 4 – Dawn Service – Troy - Friday 25 April 2008
Dinner Included
Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and cold today as it was 93 years ago when your ancestors landed.
04:30 Dawn Service.
10:30 Australian National service
11.45 Turkish National Service
13:00 New Zealand National service
After the services, we depart for the ancient city of Troy (40 minute drive). Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy, return to our hotel where we will have dinner. The evening is yours. You can enjoy the beach and the pool, relax and have fun with your new friends. Over Night in 3star Hotel in Ayvalik.
Day 5- Bergama Tour / Kusadasi- Saturday 26 April 2008
Breakfast and dinner included
Drive to Pergamum (45 minutes) - see Asklepion, Zues alter, Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic - and later Roman - city of
Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or "Red Basilica", a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation - though sadly it's now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers. Then departure for Kusadasi. On the way, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. Then we have the option of a Turkish Bath before checking into your hotel. Have a rest till dinner time. After having dinner at your hotel, you will have the free time to stroll. Overnight 3star Hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 6- Ephesus & Kusadasi – Sunday 27 April 2008
Breakfast included
0830 we depart for Ephesus (20 min drive) - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight 3star Hotel Kusadasi.
Day 7- Pamukkale Tour- Monday 28 April 2008
Breakfast and dinner included
At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale (2.5 hour drive). We then arrive at Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and give you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After our days activities we will check into our hotel in Pamukkale Dinner will be served at the hotel and the rest of the night is yours. Overnight in 3star Hotel Pamukkale.
Day 8- Pamukkale & Dalyan Math Bath -Fethiye – Tuesday 29 April 2008
Breakfast and dinner included
After Breakfast depart for Dalyan (4 hour drive). Dalyan is a very popular small town not spoiled by buildings. The wonderful 7 kilometres sandy Iztuzu Beach, which is accessible by a 45 minutes boat trip, is one of the last nesting areas for the Caretta caretta, Sea Turtles. Lunch break.
A 15 minutes' boat trip will take you to the sulphur bath which is a different experience for many people visiting the city. Caunos, the ancient city near modern Dalyan, was founded around the 9th century BC. Caunos is famous for its rock-cut tombs. After the tour, return to your hotel. Resting & dinner. The night is yours. Overnight in 3star Hotel Fethiye.
Day 9 - Fethiye – Wednesday 30 April 2008
Breakfast included
The day is yours you don't have to wake up early. Ölüdeniz is famous throughout the world for it's natural magnificent beach, crystal clear sea and paragliding activities.
If you want to have a good fun, you can choose one of our optional activities like jeep safari and paragliding. Over night in Oludeniz/Fethiye. Tomorrow, our Famous ANZAC DAY 4day Boat party departs. We will drop you off in Olympos. Please see the link for full details. From Olympos we can arrange flights or coach transport to anywhere in Turkey. You may like to hit the Greek Islands? We can arrange the ferry tickets for you to go. Overnight 3star Hotel Fethiye.
Day 10- Fethiye Tour The End – Thursday 1 May 2008
Breakfast included
After breakfast check out from the hotel or depart for the Anzac Day Boat Party. From Fethiye we can arrange flights or coach transportation to anywhere in Turkey. If you choose to saty longer in Fethiye we can extend your accommodation and alos offer toher options such as Paragliding and Jeep Safari You may like to hit the Greek Islands? We can arrange the ferry tickets for you to go. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
Tour Inclusions:
. Welcome cocktail
. 8 Breakfasts, 1 Anzac Lunch, 4 Dinners
. Professional English speaking tour guide throughout.
. All transportation by private a/c tour coach
. 2 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul,
. 1 night at 3 star hotel accommodation in Ayvalik.
. 2 nights at 3 Star Hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
. 1 night, 3 star hotel accommodation in Pamukkale
. 2 night, 3 star hotel accommodation in Dalyan / Fethiye
. All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
. Free airport - hotel transfers on the 22nd between 07:30 - midnight
. Free return airport transfer services on the 1st May at: 07:30, 13:00 & 18:00
TOUR PRICE:
(Based on double, triple or twin share)
Euro 419.00 per person
GBP 285.00 per person
(Single supplement )
Euro 499.00 per person
GBP 339.00 per person
