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16 Day Anzac Tours Turkey 2012
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16 Day Anzac Tour
16 Day Anzac Tour is the ideal way to see 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 in Turkey. The Tour includes a
fully guided Istanbul Tour on the 22nd April and a
fully guided Gallipoli Tour on the 23rd April before
heading back to the area for Anzac Day and we
will touring to Pergamon, Ephesus, Sirince, Koycegiz, Dalyan, Fethiye (Oludeniz),
Olympos, Antalya, Beysehir (Village home stay), Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara (Mausoleum
of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk)
Start Date: 21/04 –
Saturday
Finish Date: 06/05 –
Sunday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul
– Gallipoli – Pergamon - Kusadasi – Selcuk - Ephesus – Sirince - Dalyan -
Koycegiz – Oludeniz – Olympos - Antalya - Beysehir - 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).
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Anzac Day Tours Booking Discount |
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a)
2-3
people =
7%
discount
b)
4
people
= 10%
discount
c)
5-more
people =
12%
discount
Please Note =
These discounts are
off the tour prices and
not additional
activities such as Early Acc,
Gala Dinner, etc... |
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 2012 - 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.
Day One: Saturday 21st April - Arrival in
Istanbul
Welcome to Turkeyand 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: Sunday 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 IIare 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: Monday 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 97
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: Tuesday 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 97 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: Wednesday 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
Zealandmemorial 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: Thursday 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
| Turkish Bath - 26th April - Kusadasi |
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Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath
Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and massaged by expert hands. |
| Only £15.00pp |
Day Seven: Friday
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. Şirince 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.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Kusadasi
Day Eight: Saturday 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 or Koycegiz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine: Sunday 29th April
– Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we will arrange a
shuttle service to Ölüdeniz beach where there are many optional
activities available such as Paraglidingor you can just
laze on the beach.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast
Day Ten: Monday 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 Cirali 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: Tuesday 01st 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 Beysehir by the turkuaz coloured lake of the same name. We
will visit the authentic village.
Overnight: Beysehir (Village home stay)
Meals: Breakfast
Day Twelve: Wednesday 02nd 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: Thursday 03rd 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: Friday 04th 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 overnight
train to Istanbul.
Overnight: Train
Meals: Breakfast
Day Fifteen: Saturday 05th 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: Sunday 06th 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
Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at Ataturk
International Airport between 8am and midnight on the
21st 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 otherwise
we cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 2 X
Night Edremit (4 Star), + 1 X Night Anzac Cove + 2 X Night
Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X Night Koycegiz (3 Star), 1 X Night
Fethiye (3 Star), 1 X Night Olympos ThreeHouse or 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
Authentic Village Tour
Konya Mevlana Museum
Cappadocia Tours X (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 £35 for a
Double/Twin/Triple or £50 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).
Member Of Turkish Patent Institute
Samyeli Travel: 2007/21054
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