4 Day Anzac Tour
The
four
day
Anzac
tour is ideal for those people
who have limited time and wish
to visit Gallipoli for Anzac Day
or for those people who would
like the hassle taken out of
getting to Gallipoli for Anzac
Day before carrying on their
travels around Turkey.
Start Date:
23/04/09
Finish Date:
26/04/09
Start:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul or Eceabat (depending
on personal travel arrangements)
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli
Duration:
4
Days –
3
Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple
:
£149.00 - Single: £189.00
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).
|
Early Booking
Discount available until
30th September 2008 |
a)
1-3 people = 5% discount
b)
4-6 people = 7% discount
c)
7-more people = 10%
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,
· FREE Flashlight for the dark
night at the Dawn Service and to
take home with you,
· 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.
Optional Activities on the 22nd
April available to 4 Day Tour
customers if arriving early into
Istanbul and booking pre-tour
accommodation with Samyeli
Travel
|
Bosphorus Cruise |
|
Turkish Gala Evening |
 |
|
 |
|
22nd
April 2:30pm |
22nd
April 7:30pm |
See Istanbul from
the Bosphorus.
Relax on the water
and hear information
about the history of
Istanbul
Free Drink Included |
A great night out in
Istanbul with
Samyeli Travel
Turkish Food &
Traditional
Hospitality &
Entertainment
Free Drink
Included |
Only £20.00pp
Limited Places |
Only £30.00pp
Limited Places |
Day One:
Thursday 23rd 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.
If you arrive into Ataturk
International Airport on the
23rd April then your tour
includes an airport transfer to
your hotel and you will be met
at the airport by the Sammy's
Travel team. Paid airport
transfers from Sabiha Gokcen
Airport in Istanbul on the 23rd
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 to start your
tour.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Day Two:
Friday 24th April - Istanbul to
Gallipoli
After breakfast we will take in
this amazing city through a
guided tour which will include
the following:
- Golden Horn
- Saray Burnu for Panoramic
views of Istanbul
-
Visiting
Hagia
(St.)
Sophia
- Visiting the Blue Mosque &
Hippodrome
After the
city tour you will have a lunch
break before departing for
Gallipoli and on the way your
guide will give you some
information about the Gallipoli
region and the battles that took
place so when you visit the
various sites on Anzac Day you
will understand their
importance.
You will also have an
opportunity to watch a
documentary or movie about the
Gallipoli campaign so you get a
feel for the type of people who
fought in this war and to help
you picture conditions 94 years
ago.
Upon arriving near Gallipoli
there will be time for a dinner
break before we make our way to
Anzac Cove for the
overnight stay at the cove.
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 Three:
Saturday 25th April - ANZAC Day
(Gallipoli to Istanbul)
At first light you will
experience the Dawn Service, a
truly moving experience for
everyone. You will hear
tributes and tales of your
fellow countrymen and join the
many thousands who make the
pilgrimage to Gallipoli to
remember the fallen. After the
Dawn Service you will make your
way to the various sites for the
different commemorations. First
is the Australian Service at
Lone Pine and then the
New Zealand service at Chunuk
Bair. After the New Zealand
service we will board the bus
(either at Lone Pine or Chunuk
Bair) and head to Eceabat where
we will have a short break for
something to eat and
refreshments.
After this short break we will
continue to Istanbul arriving in
the late evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Important:
Those who wish to leave the
tour early to carry on their own
travels around Turkey and not
return to Istanbul can do so in
Eceabat where they can catch a
ferry to Canakkale on the main
land. Please note that this is
a personal choice and no part of
the tour will be refunded or
discounted if you wish to do so.
Day Four:
Sunday 26th April - Tour
Finishes
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 Included:
Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are
free for customers arriving at
Ataturk International Airport
between 8am and midnight on the
23rd 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 2009 otherwise we
cannot guarantee that a transfer
will be available.
Accommodation:
2
X Istanbul (3 Star), 1 X Night
Anzac Cove
Meals:
2
X Breakfast
Transport: Air Conditioned
(Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking
Guide
Istanbul City Tour
(included entrance fee)
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Departure Airport Transfers
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for the guides and drivers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in
Istanbul earlier than the 23rd
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 £20 for a
Double/Twin/Triple or £30 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).