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16 Day Anzac Tour is the ideal way
to see a a lot of what Turkey has to
offer as well as being part of the
yearly pilgrimage to Gallipoli. This
tour will take you to most of
Turkey’s famous sights such as
Istanbul (Blue Mosque, Hagia (St.)
Sophia etc.) Gallipoli (fully guided
tour), Ephesus, Köycegiz Boat
Cruise, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Olympos,
Konya, Egirdir, Antalya, Ankara,
Cappadocia.
Start Date:
21/04 - Thursday
Finish Date:
06/05- Thursday
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Pergamon -
Kusadasi – Selcuk - Ephesus –
Sirince - Dalyan - Koycegiz –
Oludeniz – Olympos - Antalya -
Egirdir - Konya - Cappadocia -
Ankara
Duration:
16 Days – 15 Nights
Price:
Double/Twin/Triple : £549.00 –
Single : £699.00
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).
Great Value
for Money!
-Transportation in a fully Air-Conditioned,
Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach,
-Fluent English speaking
professional tour guide for the
duration of the tour,
-Anzac Day 2011 - Commemorative T-Shirt
-A range of Gallipoli documentaries
& movies to watch during bus
journeys,
-Early Arrival at Anzac Cove on the
24th April
-Includes all entrance fees,
-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.
Anzac Day Tours Early Booking
Discount until 30th September
a) 1-3 people = 10% early
booking discount
b) 4-more people = 15% group
discount
Please Note =
These
discounts are off the tour prices
and not additional activities such
as Early Acc, Gala Dinner, etc...
Day
One: Thursday 21st 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. Following this meeting we
have a welcome drink for all
tours starting on the 21st April
and a chance for you to meet
everyone.
If you arrive into Ataturk
International Airport on the
21st 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 21st
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 22nd 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. The rest of the day is
yours free to explore in
Istanbul or you can join us on
the optional Bosphorus Cruise
and Gala Evening.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Three: Saturday 23rd April -
Istanbul to Gallipoli - Guided
Tour of Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we
drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli
stopping along the way to pick
up refreshments 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 96 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 Chunuk Bair War
memorial. Your guide will
reveal stories of battle woes
and will bring alive the legend
of the Anzac's. By visiting the
peninsula on the 23rd April we
get to spend more time exploring
without the crowds from other
tours that arrive on the 24th.
This evening we will travel to
our luxurious accommodation,
where an all-you-can-eat buffet
dinner awaits.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Sunday 24th April -
Relax and Prepare for Anzac Day
at Gallipoli
Sleep till late and rise to a
full breakfast. Then the day is
yours to partake in number of
the many activities offered at
this resort. Activities include;
bathing in the waters of the
outdoor pool, relaxing at the
beach. Play football, tennis,
basketball, volleyball or just
strolling around the gardens and
parks. Make sure you get plenty
of rest because ANZAC day will
be a long busy day. A buffet
dinner will be served so you can
fill up before departing for
Gallipoli late afternoon.
We arrive at Anzac Cove to
ensure we get a good spot for
the dawn service. Don't forget
your sleeping bags, warm
clothes, wet weather gear and
torches because Gallipoli is
still as dark and cold tonight
as it was 96 years ago when your
ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Please Note: We recommend
bringing a small day pack with
you to carry things around
during the overnight stay and
also during the day on the 25th
April. You will leave your main
luggage in your room in Edremit
so will not have access to it
until the evening of the 25th
when we return there.
Day Five: Monday 25th April -
ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Edremit)
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 evening you
will travel back to your hotel
in Edremit, arriving there in
the late evening.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals: Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six: Tuesday 26th April -
Edremit to Kusadasi via Bergama
After waking feeling recharged
we depart for Bergama where your
guide will show you around the
Acropolis Ruins of the
ancient Greek City of Pergamon.
There will be time for a lunch
break before we continue on the
way to the seaside town of
Kusadasi. As this area boasts a
reputation as one of the most
important carpet weaving regions
we will stop at Selçuk for a
demonstration of this ancient
and traditional craft. After you
have checked in to your Kusadasi
hotel you may have an optional
traditional Turkish bath
to be washed and massaged by a
pair of expert hands and the
rest of the day is yours to
relax.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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Turkish Bath - 26th
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Enjoy a Traditional
Turkish Bath
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Day
Seven: Wednesday 27th April
– Visit to Ephesus Ruins &
Village Of Sirince
Today we will visit one of
the best-preserved ruins in
the world....Ephesus. First
we will visit the Temple
of Artemis, one of the
seven wonders of the ancient
world where your guide will
explain to you the
significance of this
important site. Following
this we will make our way to
Ephesus which was one
of the most important
cultural centers of the
ancient word. We will visit
the Ephesus ruins, Odeon,
Celcus Library and the
Theatre which is still
in use today for concerts
and has an amazing capacity
of 25,000. As we walk
through this ancient site
you will notice the streets
paved with marble which
gives a hint to this city's
great wealth many years ago.
Then we will drive to the
scenic mountain side
Village of Sirince and
we will visit the Antique
Church, Mosque and Typical
Turkish Houses. Sirince
is very popular for its
style of building, streets
and hand made fruit wines
and is a nice relaxing way
to finish your day. After
the tour, we will stop at
Selçuk for a fashion parade
and information on Turkey's
famous leather production.
We will drive back to hotel
for overnight.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast &
Dinner
Day
Eight: Thursday 28th April -
Dalyan & Koycegiz Boat
Cruise
Today after breakfast we
drive for Dalyan.
Once there we board a
boat and we will have
numerous opportunities to
swim. We visit mud-baths
to cover ourselves in MUCK,
before jumping in to the
natural thermal springs. We
head for Turtle Beach
for a swim where the Aegean
and Mediterranean seas meet.
We also have the chance to
see the amazing 4th century
BC rock tombs located
on the rock cliffs.
Overnight: Dalyan
Meals: Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Day
Nine: Friday 29th April –
Fethiye
Today is a free day in
Fethiye and we will arrange
a shuttle service to
ضlüdeniz beach where there
are many optional activities
available such as
Paragliding or you can
just laze on the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Ten: Saturday 30th April -
Fethiye to Olympos
Today we drive for the
Saklikent Gorge, a mountain
split formed several years
ago. We trek up a short
distance and stop for lunch
at the Saklikent River Bar
and Cafe. Don’t forget to
bring your bathers with you
today because as we drive
along the turquoise coast
for Olympos Valley we will
stop for a swim on the way.
After dinner at our night
spot at the treehouses we
shall be visiting
Yanartas (Optional),
which is located on the
slopes of اirali beach at
the north end of Olympos and
at an altitude of 300 meters
with the legends of flying
horse Pegasus.
Overnight: Olympos
Meals: Breakfast &
Dinner
Day
Eleven: Sunday 1st May -
Olympos - Egirdir
After a lazy morning in
Olympos, we will drive to
Antalya and you will have a
chance to visit the old
part of Antalya (Kaleici).
We will then drive over the
Taurus mountains to get to
the town of Egirdir by the
turkuaz coloured lake of the
same name.
Overnight: Egirdir
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Twelve: Monday 2nd May -
Cappadocia Tour
We will drive to Konya where
we have a chance to visit
the Museum of Sufi Leader of
Mevlana and look around
this well known religious
city. After that we will
drive for Cappadocia and
will visit the Derinkuyu
Underground City. The
Christians hid from the
armies of Rome and the raids
of hostile tribes in these
self sufficient cities in
which there were halls for
stocks of crop, barns,
rooms, kitchens &
ventilation channels. Later
that night, you will have
the option of going to a
Traditional Turkish Folklore
Evening, which should
definitely not be missed. If
you are interested in going
Hot Air Ballooning
early the following morning
then please let your guide
know and they will make
arrangements for you.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Thirteen: Tuesday 3rd May -
Cappadocia Tour
Early this morning you can
join an optional Hot Air
Ballooning experience
over the amazing landscape
of Cappadocia. Today we will
marvel at the phallic-like
structures in this one of a
kind region. Your guide will
lead you around Goreme
Open Air Museum, Cavusin,
Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and
the pottery Village of
Avanos. Cappadocia is
the country of fairy tales.
The beautiful horse country
"Katpatuka," (as the
Persians called her) is an
unbelievable strip of land;
enchanting and mysterious.
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Fourteen: Wednesday 4th May
- Ankara
This morning we will drive
for Ankara and on the way we
will visit the religious
house of Haci Bektas-i Veli.
Once we arrive in Ankara we
will visit one of the best
museums in the World, The
Ancient Civilization Museum
Of Anatolia and
Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal
Ataturk. From Ankara we
take an over night train to
Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Fifteen: Wednesday 5th May -
Istanbul
We arrive in Istanbul early
in the morning and we will
drive to Camlica Hill
exposing a panoramic view of
Istanbul and Bosphorus from
the best point in Istanbul.
We will cross the
Bosphorus Bridge for a
unique chance to step from
one continent (Europe) to
another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Check into our hotel and the
rest of the day is a free
day in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day
Sixteen: Thursday 6th May -
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour
finishes and we bid farewell
to our new-found friends.
Wherever you are heading to
next, undoubtedly you will
take with you unforgettable
memories and a new
understanding of the country
that plays such an important
part in your history.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Accommodation: 3 X
Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X
Night Edremit (4 Star), 2 X
Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X
Night Kِycegiz (3 Star), 1 X
Night Fethiye (3 Star), 1 X
Night Olympos Bungalow, 1 X
Night Egirdir, 2 X Night
Cappadocia (3 Star),
Overnight Train
Meals: 14 X
Breakfasts, 7 X Dinners, 1 X
Lunch, 1 X Lunchbox
Transport: Air
Conditioned (Non Smoking)
Coach
All
Entrance Fees
Professional English
speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Tour
Ephesus Tour (including
Sirince Village and Temple
of Artemis)
Koycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour, Konya
Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia
Tours (2)
Ankara 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
21st April or stay longer
than the 06th May 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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