7 Day ANZAC Tour Turkey
Description
For those coming to Turkey on a differnt route than most. We start your anzac tour from Kusadasi one of the major ports in Turkey only 1 hour away from the greek Islands. Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy and the beatiful fishing town of Assos with its ancient city. The its time for Gallipoli complete with our own optional Anzac BBQ. The Anzac services follow through the night and till the following afternoon. Then its off to the final stop Istanbul for your last and final captivation of Turkey.
Day 1 – Kusadasi– (20 April 2009)
Welcome to Turkey!!! Today is your arrival day. Airport transfers are available from Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, bus station or Kusadasi Harbour during the hours of 8am till 11pm. Transfers will be made to your Hotel where you will be met by your Tour guide and checked into your room @ the Kayhanbey Hotel
Day 2- Ephesus & Kusadasi (21 April 2009)
At 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 become 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 in Kusadasi
Day 3 - Bergama – Asos (22 April 2009)
Today we drive to Pergamum (45 minute drive) - see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the 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. After Pargamum we continue towards the city of Assos. Over night Boutique Hotel in Assos..
Day 4 Assos – Troy (23 April 2009)
After breakfast we will explore the ancient city of Assos before we drive to Troy where you can explore the site of the legendary town, made famous by Homer in his Iliad and visit the Temple of Athena. Over night Boutique Hotel in Assos..
Day 5 – Gallipoli - Dawn Service (24 April 2009)
We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00 (4.5 hour drive). A stop will be provided on the way down for supplies. We start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula a little after midday. The tour includes the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine (Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk-Bair (New Zealand's Memorial and Cemetery). After the tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe for our big ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner (optional). At approx 21.30 pm we will depart to take our seats for the Dawn Service. Overnight Anzac Cove.
Day 6 - Gallipoli Dawn Service (25 April 2009)
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 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 (approx 3pm) we will drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hour drive).
Day 7 – Istanbul – End of Tour (26 April 2009)
Breakfast Included
Today your tour is over. Please make your own arrangements for departure remembering that your hotel will need you to check out before midday. We hope you had a memorable tour 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 Includes
5 Breakfast 5 Dinners
1 nights accommodation in Istanbul with Breakfast
2 nights accommodation in Kusadasi with Breakfast and Dinner
2 nights accommodation in Asos with Breakfast and Dinner
Guided Tour to Ephesus
Guided Tour to Bergama
Guided Tour to Asos
Guided Tour to Troy
Guided Tour to Gallipoli
ANZAC Day Down Service
Private Air-conditioned busses
Private Professional English speaking tour guide
All entrance fees mentioned in the Itinerary
Private Return airport transfers
TOUR PRICE: 5% Discounts on Early booking or 10% off full Payments!
GBP £189.00 per person (Based on double, triple or twin share)
GBP £249.00 per person (Single Room)
