The five day Anzac tour (B) is
ideal for those people who have
limited time but wish to attend
the Anzac Day Commemorations and
get a taste of what Turkey has
to offer. The tour starts and
finishes in Istanbul and
includes a fully guided tour
around Istanbul and the
Gallipoli region.
Start Date:
22/04/2010
- Thursday Finish Date:
26/04/2010
- Monday Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli - Istanbul Duration:
5 Days – 4 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple:
£199.00 – Single :
£249.00
If you are travelling alone and
would prefer to pay the lower
rate then we can match you up
with someone of the same gender
to share a twin/triple room
(Subject to Availability).
Anzac Day
Tours
Booking Discount
a)
2-3 people =
5% discount b)
4-more
people = 10%
group
discount
Please
Note =
These
discounts
are off
the tour
prices and
not
additional
activities
such as
Early Acc,
Gala Dinner,
etc...
·
Includes all entrance fees,
· Transportation in a fully
Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new
model Luxury Coach,
· Fluent English speaking
professional tour guide for the
duration of the tour,
· FREE T-Shirt,
· A range of Gallipoli
documentaries & movies to watch
during bus journeys,
· Anzac Day memorial services at
Gallipoli,
· All accommodation as per
itinerary in 3
& 4 star hotels,
· We have Turkish, Australian
and New Zealand staff who have
good knowledge of Gallipoli and
Turkey,
· Private Security,
· No camping! No hidden extra
costs. Don't wake up to
Nightmares,
· We have been running Anzac
tours for many years and know
what Anzac day in Gallipoli is
all about.
Day One: Thursday 22nd April -
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the
beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your
hotel (Please note check in
times vary between hotels but
are normally no earlier than
noon) you have the rest of the
day free to explore Istanbul and
you will meet your guide later
that evening who will give you
information about the tour and
answer any questions you might
have.
Today depending on your arrival
time you can join us on the
optional Bosphorus Cruise
and Gala Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk
International Airport on the
22nd April then your tour
includes an airport transfer to
your hotel and you will be met
at the airport by the Samyeli
Travel team. Paid airport
transfers from Sabiha Gokcen
Airport in Istanbul on the 22nd
April are also available at
certain times (Please see FAQs)
and if arriving by alternative
means then you will be provided
details of your hotel in April
by email so you can make your
own way there. Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Two: Friday 23rd April -
Istanbul City Tour
This morning we partake in a
fully guided tour of the only
city to span two continents. We
will visit the Hagia (St.)
Sophia, one of the greatest
marvels of architecture,
constructed as a basilica in the
6th century by Emperor
Justinian. Blue Mosque,
facing Hagia Sophia, famous with
its blue Iznik tiles and unique
with 6 minarets, built in the
name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hippodrome, center of
sportive (chariot races,
athletics) events and political
activities of the old city.
Obelisk of Theodosius,
Serpentine Column, German
Fountain of Wilhelm II are
the monuments decorating
Hippodrome. 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. There will also be
free time available for shopping
at Istanbul's famous
Grand Bazaar.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Three: Saturday 24th April –
Istanbul
to
Gallipoli
- Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the
World War I Battlefield of
Gallipoli stopping along the way
to have a break for lunch.
You will also have an
opportunity to watch a movie
about Gallipoli so you get a
feel for the type of people who
fought in this war and to help
you picture conditions 95 years
ago.
This afternoon on a fully guided
tour, you will visit the
Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove,
Hell Spit Cemetery, Lone Pine,
The Nek and the Chunuk Bair War
memorial.
You will then head to Anzac Cove
to get a good spot for the Dawn
Service which starts early the
following morning.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Important:
Please bring a day pack for
carrying things with you
overnight at Anzac Cove and the
next day in Gallipoli as once
you put your main luggage on the
coach on the morning of the 24th
in Istanbul you will not have
chance to access it again until
arriving back in Istanbul on the
evening of the 25th.
Your main luggage will be
securely locked away in the
coach overnight.
Please also note that the
weather in Anzac Cove overnight
can get very cold so we suggest
you bring sleeping bags,
blankets and warm clothing for
this stay and even a wet weather
jacket in the event that it
rains.
Day Four: Sunday 25th April -
ANZAC Day
(Gallipoli to Istanbul)
At first light the day begins
with the Dawn Service held at
the ANZAC Commemorative Site,
which will be followed by the
Australian and New Zealand
memorial services held at
Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
respectively. Today is the
reason you came to Turkey, to
commemorate the sacrifice your
forefathers have made. Emotions
run high and this afternoon you
will travel back to Istanbul,
arriving there in the late
evening. Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Five: Monday 26th April -
The end of the tour
After breakfast the tour
finishes and we bid farewell to
our new found friends and
exchange e-mails. Wherever you
are heading to next you will
take unforgettable memories and
a new understanding of this
country that plays such an
important part in your history.
Meals:
Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are
free for customers arriving at
Ataturk International Airport
between 8am and midnight on the
22nd April. For full
details on how our airport
transfers work and getting to
your hotel on the first day of
the tour then please see the FAQ
section.
IMPORTANT:
It is essential that customers
who wish to use our transfer
service send us full flight
details including airline name,
flight number, terminal number,
arrival time. It is your
responsibility to ensure we have
this information before 7th
April 2010 otherwise we
cannot guarantee that a transfer
will be available.
Accommodation:
3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), +
Anzac Cove Meals: 3 X Breakfasts
Transport: Air Conditioned
(Non Smoking) Coach All Entrance Fees Professional English speaking
Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli Tour
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for Guides and Drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in
Istanbul earlier than the 22nd
or stay longer than the 26th
then we can arrange pre & post
tour accommodation for you
although we have limited
availability of this. The cost
of this is per person £30 for a
Double/Twin/Triple or £40 for a
single room. Please indicate
that you require this when
making your booking.
If you are travelling alone
and would prefer to pay the
lower rate then we can match you
up with someone of the same
gender to share a twin/triple
room (Subject to Availability).
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