Welcome to Turkey! This tour is suitable for those on a tight time frame and would like to experience Istanbul and Gallipoli at its finest. Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli and the ANZAC Dawn Service, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, and free time to explore Assos.
Tour includes arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk airport, welcome cocktail, tea, coffee and snacks, luxury air-conditioned coach transport throughout, an ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner on the ANZAC Peninsula, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, 5 star hotel accommodation and professional English speaking tour guides who have the insight, knowledge and experience to give you the best ANZAC tour money can buy. Conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey, given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand, in cooperation with our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. We will make your trip a lifetime memory. All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of al your travel needs!
Day 1 - Istanbul - Wednesday, 20th April 2011 (Welcome cocktail and ANZAC conference included)
Welcome to Turkey! Meet at the Ataturk international airport, transfer to your 5 star hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen airport can be arranged at extra cost. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul til 06:00pm. Between 06:00pm - 7:00pm we will have a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. Welcome cocktail, tea, coffee and snacks are included. You will meet with the other ANZAC participants and TravelShop Turkey team. We recommend you to arrange your flights, to be at the hotel prior the conference starts.
Traditional Traditional 1001 Turkish nights departs optional from hotel lobby at 08:00pm. Includes Turkish dinner, drinks and entertainment. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight 5 star hotel in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour - Friday, 22nd April 2011 (Breakfast included)
We depart from the hotel at 08:30am for the Istanbul city tour.
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.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
After the Istanbul city tour you have the option to experience a Bosphorus cruise, you will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of the Bosphorus straigt which is connecting Asia to Europe. Overnight 5 star hotel in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Gallipoli and Troy Tour - Saturday, 23rd April 2011 (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00am (4.5 hours drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. After lunch we start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australias Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, the Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After the Gallipoli tour, we depart for the ancient city of Troy (approx. 1.5 hours drive including ferry).
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 boutique hotel in Assos.
Day 4 - Free Day in Assos / ANZAC Cove - Sunday, 24th April 2011 (Breakfast and buffet dinner included)
The day is yours to enjoy, relax and have fun with your new friends, or get some sleep before the 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 5:30pm we will meet at the hotel for our buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove for the Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove. If you dont want to stay outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accomodation at Gallipoli. This option is not available after your arrival in Turkey, pre-booking is required.
Day 5 - Gallipoli Dawn Service - Monday, 25th April 2011
Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and as cold today as it was 96 years ago when our ancestors landed. Please bring your hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes! Optional we provide sleepings bags, please let us know at time of booking.
04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service
After the services at approx 03:00pm we will drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hours drive). Overnight 5 star hotel in Istanbul.
Day 6 - Istanbul - The End - Tuesday, 26th April 2011 (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11:00am, as your ANZAC day tour ends today. Please make your own arrangements for departure or simply ask us.
We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
Your 6 Days Gold ANZAC Day Tour Includes:
Welcome Cocktail
ANZAC Conference
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
3 nights at 5 star hotel in Istanbul
1 night at boutique hotel in Assos
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Assos tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival airport transfers between 8:00am and 11:00pm every two hours
FREE T-Shirt
6 Days Gold ANZAC Day Tour Hotels:
The hotels of our 6 days Gold ANZAC Day Gallipoli Tour are excellent and luxury 5 star hotels at central location.
The Central Palace Hotel has some of the most luxurious hotel rooms in Istanbul. The Central Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Istanbul, near Taksim Square, which is known for culture, art, entertainment, shopping, congress, and seminars. Central Palace is a boutique hotel enriched with Late Ottoman style details, fine hand painting, hardwood and inlaid furniture. There is a fireplace in the lobby. Fabrics such as "Vakko" used in the hotel are the finest. The rooms are beautifully decorated. Some rooms have a complete kitchenette, with an oven, refrigerator and deep freeze. The ensuite bathrooms have a Jacuzzi which may be programmed to be a steam bath or stand up massage. Other amenities include A/C, flat screen T.V. and much more. Turkish bath, panoramic Winter garden/restaurant with view of Istanbul from the top floor.
The Assos Park Hotel is a boutique hotel located near the ancient site of Assos and Behramkale Village in the bay of Kadirga right on the beach. Built and decorated completely in an antique style, rooms in Assos Park Hotel have air-conditioning, central heating, telephone, Satellite T.V. and private toilet and shower. Enjoy the swimming pool, water sports or jogging. Assos Park Hotel has a cozy indoor restaurant with a hearth and an outdoor restaurant and terrace bar and provides sun chairs and parasols on the beach. It has a tranquil and peaceful environment where you can relax and feel revived under the shade of the olive trees. Assos Park Hotel is at your service with it's bright shining sea, magnificient bay, private beach and wonderful views. Free wireless internet connection provided. You will enjoy an open buffet dinner at Assos Park Hotel.
Hotels may be substituted based on room availability.
Important information for the 6 Days Gold ANZAC Day Tour:
We provide very special hotels in Istanbul for our ANZAC day tour clients.
Most of the hotels will be booked out month in advance, so you need to book your ANZAC day tour well ahead.
We strongly recommend that you make your reservation as early as possible if you plan to attend the 96th commemoration of ANZAC Day at Gallipoli.
Our prices are valid until 25th of December 2010, then our prices may change, subject to availability.
We have special discounts available for you. We offer 5% discount on early bookings and 10% discount on full payments until 25th of December 2010.
Our conference about ANZAC Day and Turkey will take place in Istanbul on 23rd of April 2011.
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