EXPLORE ANZAC - 5 DAYS TOUR

Tour Code : ANZAC004
11 DAY Istanbul Gallipoli Troy Bergama Ephesus Cappadocia Ankara Istanbul

Tour Itinerary

ITINERARY

Day 1 Saturday 22nd April
Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the old city. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 Sunday 23rd April
Istanbul old city, twilight cruise
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Tonight, an evening you won't forget on the moonlight cruise along the mighty Bosphorus, drinks for sale. Overnight Istanbul. Breakfast.

Day 3 Monday 24th April
Gallipoli battlefields tour
Depart for Gallipoli early morning and head towards the World War Battlefields of Gallipoli for a fully guided tour of this now serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove and Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Straight after the tour we head for the site of the dawn service to get a good spot. Tonight, soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars waiting for the break of dawn. Overnight at Dawn Service. Breakfast and dinner box.

Day 4 Tuesday 25th April
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Awake before sunrise to the ANZAC Dawn Service and commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. Also attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services. Overnight Kucukkuyu. Breakfast/lunchbox and dinner.

Day 5 Wednesday 26th April
Acropolis of Pergamum
Today we head south and on the way we enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent acropolis of the ancient city of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 6 Thursday 27th April
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Stand in awe at the technology once used in Roman times, with a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and after Ephesus we go to a leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. We also visit a carpet village and learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 7 Friday 28th April
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Leaving the coast we drive east for the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castles). You also visit the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient health spa, just above the calcium terraces. Overnight Pamukkale. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 8 Saturday 29th April
Konya, Caravansary, Ihlara Valley
Today we visit the Mevlana Museum in Turkey's religious Capital, Konya. We then stop on the ancient Silk Road at the Caravansary, Sultanhani. In the afternoon we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley, a region once favoured by Byzantine monks. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia. Breakfast.

Day 9 Sunday 30th April
Cappadocia, Goreme, Uchisar castle
This incredible region hosts many spectacular sights and we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers… a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 10 Monday 01st May
Nation's Capital Ankara
In the nation's capital, Ankara, we visit the Civilization's Museum and the Mausoleum of Turkey's first President, Ataturk. Overnight Istanbul. Breakfast.

Day 11 Tuesday 02nd May
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we bid farewell to our new friends. Breakfast.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Inbound transfer to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Anzac Day memorial services at Gallipoli
9 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels with breakfast
1 Dinner/breakfast/lunch box, 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Twilight Bosphorus cruise party

TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES
Entrance Fees to the various sites
Personal Expenses
Drinks

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
!!! Please, don't forget to bring your sleeping bag.

P.S.: itineraries subject to change according to weather and/or daily circumstances.

Please Note: There is no single supplement available on ANZAC tours.