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Sights Visited |
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ÜIstanbul
including Topkapi Palace, Blue
Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia
Sophias ÜBosphorus ÜGallipoli including Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove, Kabatepe Museum ÜDawn service and national ceremonies ÜAncient city of Pergamum ÜAyvalik ÜPamukkale and the thermal pools ÜHierapolis ÜSelcuk ÜAncient city of Ephesus ÜCappadocia including Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Pasabag, Camel Valley, Pigeon Valley, Underground City, Kervansaray ÜAntalya ÜFethiye ÜOludeniz ÜKayakoy |
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Brief Itinerary |
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Day 1
Istanbul, 14
April 2009 Day 2 Istanbul and Bosphorus (B) Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Bosphorus Cruise & Welcome Party. Day 3 Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia (B, D) Day 4 Cappadocia (B, D) Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. Day 5 Cappadocia (B, D) Underground city and Kervansaray, Ihlara Valley Day 6 Cappadocia, Antalya (B, D) Day 7 Antalya, Fethiye (B, D) Day 8 Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kayakoy (B, D) Day 9 Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Kusadasi/Selcuk (B, D) Day 10 Ephesus (B, D) Day 11 Selcuk, Pergamum, Gallipoli (B) Day 12 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik (D) Day 13 Ayvalik (B, D) Anzac Barbecue. Day 14 Ayvalik, Gallipoli, Istanbul (B) Gallipoli to visit all the sights without the crowds ! Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine. Day 15 Istanbul (B) |
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Detailed Itinerary |
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Day 1
Istanbul, 14
April 2009 Welcome to
Istanbul, the
only city in the
world connecting
two continents:
Asia and Europe.
Meet our reps at
the airport for
complimentary
shuttle transfer
to your hotel.
In the afternoon
our tour leader
will brief us
about the next
days of our
journey. Evening
free to start
exploring
Istanbul on your
own. Day 2 Istanbul and Bosphorus (B) After breakfast we visit Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. After your own arrangement for dinner we join the Bosphorus Cruise & Welcome Party and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. Day 3 Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia (B, D) Today we depart Istanbul for Ankara, the capital city of Turkey and visit Ataturk’s mausoleum. We then head to Cappadocia, the “fantasy land” of rock formations : chimneys, cones, needles, pillars and pyramids. Day 4 Cappadocia (B, D) Today we explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. We also visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art. Day 5 Cappadocia (B, D) Today we explore the world famous underground city and Kervansaray in the region. We’ll also trek at the impressive Ihlara Valley, famous for its spectacular environment and natural beauties. Day 6 Cappadocia, Antalya (B, D) After breakfast we make our way to the magnificent Mediterranean coast. In the evening we arrive in Antalya, one of the most popular restorts in the southern Turkey. Day 7 Antalya, Fethiye (B, D) After spending some time in Antalya, we drive further to Fethiye, the popular summer resort in Turkey. Afternoon free to start exploring the beauties of the spectacular Mediterranean coast. Day 8 Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kayakoy (B, D) Today we depart for the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz and swim in the tranquil waters of the Med (if the weather allows). In the afternoon we visit Kayakoy (Karmylassos), the old Greek town famous for its impressive old stone houses. Day 9 Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Kusadasi/Selcuk (B, D) Early in the morning we drive to Pamukkale and discover the magnificent white calcium formations at this area and the ancient city of Hierapolis. In the afternoon we’ll continue to Kusadasi/Selcuk region where we stay overnight. Day 10 Ephesus (B, D) After breakfast we explore the most impressive and the best preserved classical Greco-Roman city in the Mediterranean : Ephesus. Day 11 Selcuk, Pergamum, Gallipoli (B) Today we continue to Gallipoli and make our way to Anzac Cove. On our way we visit the ancient city of Pergamum. We spend the night in the open air at Gallipoli to prepare ourselves for an unforgetable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the 93rd anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli Campaign. Day 12 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik (D) Early in the morning we attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies. In the afternoon we make our way to Ayvalik, the charming Aegean sea resort. Day 13 Ayvalik (B, D) Free day in this resort town. In the evening we join the Anzac Barbecue. Day 14 Ayvalik, Gallipoli, Istanbul (B) After breakfast we depart for Gallipoli to visit all the sights without the crowds ! Our guide will show us Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell us more about the campaign. In the afternoon we depart for Istanbul. Day 15 Istanbul (B) Our trip concludes in Istanbul. |
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Tour Code : ANZ-15 |
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Important Information |
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Please click here to read the pre-departure information carefully which will help you come more prepared for your Anzac Day experience. Before you leave for your Anzac Day tour, it is important that you read this information to ensure that your trip begins and proceeds, as smoothly as possible. Please also remember that arrival hotel will be different for each tour. The full details of the arrival hotel for your tour will be available on our pre-departure information section in March 2009. |
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Inclusions |
| Ü Accommodation |
| 4 and 3 star hotels |
| Ü Airport Transfer |
| From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on arrival day. Click for details. |
| Ü Meals |
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13 breakfasts 10 dinners |
| Ü Transportation |
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Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus Bosphorus cruise boat |
| Ü Guide |
| Services of experienced Anzac guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism |
| Ü Bosphorus Cruise |
| Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul including welcome party |
| Ü Welcome Party |
| On Bosphorus cruise |
| Ü Anzac BBQ |
| Ü Excursions |
| As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
| Ü Commemorative T-shirt |
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Not included |
| Any flights, insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other services not stated in the itinerary, optional activities |