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Anzac Turkey Tour 4

Tour Includes;
- Entrance fees to the sites
- 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 date
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners
- 3 nights at 5 star hotel in Istanbul
- 3 nights at boutique hotel in Assos
- 2 nights at 5 star hotel in Kusadasi
- 1 night at 5 star hotel in Pamukkale
- Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary;

21st April : Day 1 - Istanbul Arrival Day
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 : Day 2 - Istanbul City 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 : Day 3 - Gallipoli and Troy Tour (Breakfast, lunch and dinner )
After breakfast departure to Gallipoli at 7:00 a.m. (approx. 4.5 hours distance). On the way to Gallipoli we will watch the latest documentaries on the Gallipoli campaign. We arrive at Gallipoli on the coast of Gabatepe for lunch. After lunch break we start our guided Gallipoli tour. Visiting ANZAC Cove, Kabatepe War Museum, Quinns Post, the Nek, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After your guided Gallipoli tour, we depart to the ancient city of Troy, located on the other side of the Dardanelles (approx. 1.5 hours distance including ferry).

Troy is one of the most famous cities in the history, remembering us Hector, Achilles and Achaean Greeks, the sake of Helen, Paris, Agamemnon and Priam. Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy we drive to your boutique hotel in Assos (1 hour drive). Overnight at boutique hotel in Assos.

24th April : Day 4 - Free Day in Assos / ANZAC Cove (Breakfast and buffet dinner )
The day is yours to enjoy, relax and have fun with your new friends, or get some sleep before the Gallipoli Dawn Service! There is also much to see in Assos. Your tour guide will provide you with ideas of where to visit. Luggage can be kept at your hotel as you will return to stay here tomorrow night again. If you wish to buy snacks for the overnight camp, today is best time to do it. There are also some food and drink stalls available at ANZAC Cove. Tonight at 5:30 p.m. we will meet at the hotel for our buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove for the Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC CoveTonight,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 : Day 5 - Dawn Service at Commemorative Site Gallipoli (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

After attending the ANZAC services, at approx. 3:00 p.m. we will travel back to your boutique hotel in Assos. The night is yours to relax, dinner will be served at the hotel. Overnight at boutique hotel in Assos.

26th April : Day 6 - Bergama Tour - Kusadasi - (Breakfast and dinner )
Drive to Pergamom (45 minutes distance) - 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 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 our guided Pergamon tour we continue towards Kusadasi. On the way, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre, followed by an optional Turkish Bath. After a good scrub down we will check-in your hotel in time for dinner. Overnight 5 star hotel in Kusadasi.

27th April : Day 7 - Ephesus & Kusadasi (Breakfast and dinner )
At 8:30 a.m. departure to Ephesus (20 minutes distance) - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. Ephesus, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, considered one of the Seven Wonders, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The guided Ephesus tour 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 jewellery and leather manufacturing. On this 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 5 star hotel in Kusadasi.

28th april : Day 8 - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (Breakfast and dinner)
At 8:30 we leave Kusadasi for Pamukkale (2.5 hours distance). We visit the "Cotton Castle" calcium terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces. Check-in your hotel in time for dinner and the rest of the evening is yours to explore the small village or relax around the swimming pool. Overnight 5 star hotel in Pamukkale.

29th April : Day 9 - Pamukkale & Istanbul - (Breakfast)
After breakfast, you can enjoy the thermal pool and sun until 10:00 a.m., then we depart to Istanbul. (8.5 hours distance). The night is yours in Istanbul. Overnight 5 star hotel in Istanbul.

30th April : Day 10 - Istanbul - ANZAC Tour End - (Breakfast)
After breakfast, check-out from your hotel before 11:00 a.m..


TOUR PRICES:
Euro: 865.00 per person (double, twin or triple share)
Euro: 1,195.00 per person (single room)

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