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Anzac Turkey Tour 3

Tour includes;
o Entrance fees to the sites
o IZMIR - ISTANBUL flight ticket including tax
o Free Sleeping Bag
o Free Airport- Hotel shuttles at 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 5.00 p.m., 7.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. 11.00 p.m. on arrival day
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 8  Breakfasts and 5  dinners
o Bosphorus cruise
o Gallipoli Movie and Gallipoli documentary
o 4 star accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul
o 3 star accommodation for 3 nights in CANAKKALE
o 4 star accommodation for 2 nights in Kusadasi

Itinerary;

21st April : Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul. Our representative will meet you at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, info meeting with your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

22nd April : Istanbul full day tour ( Breakfast )
Full day tour of Istanbul. Visit  St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in 536 by Emperor Justinian; Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its more than 20.000 blue Iznik tiles and unique with its 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical Turkish art;Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political activities of the old city where one can also see today the “Obelisk of Theodosius” from Egypt, “Serpentine Column” from Delphi, the “German Fountain of Wilhelm II” and the “Colossus”. Topkapi Palace - Harem section is excluded; built in 1468 by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans housing the souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelains, weapons, calligraphy section, etc. Overnight inI stanbul.

23rd April : Istanbul ( Breakfast)
Transfer to our private Boat for  BOSPHORUS CRUISE for a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. Afternoon freetime in Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most attractive shopping centers inthe world with nearly 4000 shops built in 16th century Afternoon drive to Canakkale. Check into our 3 star hotel for 3 nights stay including dinner

24th April : Istanbul - Gallipoli- Anzac Cove ( Breakfast and Dinner)
Drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli  we will visit the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, HellSpit Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair War memorial. After the tour. Transfer back to hotel to relax . after dinner drive to Anzac Cove  Tonight,soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars waiting for the break of dawn. Overnight at Dawn Service. Do not forget to get your breakfast box and your free-sleeping bags from your guide.

25th April ANZAC Day- Istanbul ( Breakfastbox and Dinner)
Getting ready before sunrise for the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen fore fathers on this special day.

Dawn Service
10:30 Australian Nationalservice
13:00 New Zealand National service

Following the New Zealand service you will be picked up from either Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair and drive to our hotel in Canakkale .Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

26th April : Canakkale – Troy – Kusadasi  ( Breakfast and Dinner)
After breakfast drive to Kusadasi  Visit  Ancient Troy and Acropol in Pergamum. Arrival in Kusadasi and overnight.

27th April : Ephesus ( Breakfast and dinner )
Visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received anepistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC.Walking through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings,among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and theTheatre. TheTemple of  Diana of the Ephesians, We visit the  Ephesus archaeological museum. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Afternoon visit The House of Virgin Mary and continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight

28th April : Kusadasi – Izmir – Istanbul by flight ( Breakfast )
After breakfast drive to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for free afternoon in Istanbul to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Istanbul

29th April : End of the tour ( Breakfast )
After breakfast check out from hotel and the end of ourservices.

 

TOUR PRICES:
Euro: 799.00 per person (double, twin or triple share)
Euro: 969.00 per person (single room)

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