Anzac Discovered 2021 - 9 days
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- Gallipoli, Anzac Day (25 April) - ANZAC Dawn Service and option to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial Services
- Istanbul - Explore the old city, Hippodrome area, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern
- Bosphorus Strait Cruise - Soak in views of the city skyline, Ottoman architecture and waterside palaces
- Anzac Cove, Ayvalik - Experience the Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, plus trenches and battlefields
- Troy - Enjoy a short guided tour of the setting of Homeric legend
- Ephesus - Admire the former Roman capital of Asia Minor with its magnificent Temple of Artemis and Great Theatre
- Asclepion - Drop into Asclepion, a Roman precursor to modern day hospitals
- Pergamum - Stop off to see the Roman ruins of Pergamum with its imposing hillside amphitheatre
- Pamukkale - Bask in delightful thermal pools, a true natural phenomenon
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- 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- 7 nights 4 star and Special Class hotels
- 1 night at the Dawn Service site
- Guided sightseeing of Pamukkale and Hierapolis, Roman ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum and Gallipoli (subject to site opening times set by the Anzac Day Organising Committee)
- Visits to the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market
- Guided sightseeing of the Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Hagia Sofia and the Hippodrome area
- Guided sightseeing at Gallipoli, war cemeteries and battlefields
- Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul
- Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 from Istanbul International Airport at any time, or from Sabiha Gokcen Airport at 11am and 3pm only
- All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicles
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18th April 2021. Welcome to Turkey and the start of a memorable ANZAC experience! If you're flying into Istanbul International Airport someone will be waiting in the arrivals hall to transfer you to the airport. Should your flight arrive in to Sabiha Gokcen there is a...
We explore the incredible old city today as we head out on a guided tour. We'll visit some of the most breathtaking parts of Istanbul including the stunning Iznik tiled Blue Mosque, Hippodrome area, the 6th century Hagia Sofia, the ancient Underground Cistern, Topkapi...
Today we make our way to Pamukkale - home of the famous gleaming white calcium terraced pools. Formed when warm, calcium rich mineral water cascaded over the cliff edge, cooling and depositing in the process. Pamukkale litterally translates to 'Cotton Castles' in Turk...
Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi. This morning we get the opportunity to paddle our feet in the warm water flowing over the terraces of Pamukkale or perhaps opt for a swim at the Pamukkale Thermal Baths. Famed for its unique cascades of natural mineral rich pools, Pamuk...
Kusadasi - Pergamum - Ayvalik. Driving north today we make a stop at the Roman ruins of Pergamum and its impressive hillside amphitheatre. These impressive ruins were part of a once rich and powerful Greek city dating back to Hellenistic Period of 323-30 BC. We also visit the neighbouring Asclepion - a Roman precursor to modern-day hospitals before continuing onto to Ayvalik.
Ayvalik - Gallipoli - Canakkale/Ayvalik. Today we explore ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the many fortified trenches still clearly visible amongst the scrub after all these years.
Ayvalik - Troy - Kilitbahir - Gallipoli. This morning we enjoy a short-guided tour of Troy. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought to life by its rediscovery in 1863. We then continue to the village of Kilitbahir, situated on the eastern sh...
Gallipoli - Istanbul. Today, the 25th April is the reason we came to Turkey and Gallipoli. Dawn and first light signals the commencement of the annual Dawn Service, attended by Australian, New Zealand and other foreign dignitaries, military personnel and a strong foll...
26th April 2021. Tour ends after breakfast and hotel check out. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday in Turkey and memorable ANZAC Day 2021 experience.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visa
- Attendance Pass for ANZAC. Please see the Trip Notes for information on how to obtain your attendance pass - these are free of charge but need to be registered for in advance
- Tip for your tour guide and driver: as a guideline we recommend you budget USD $5 - 7 per day, per traveller for your guide and USD $2 per day, per traveller for your driver. Tipping your tour guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: USD$100-110pp, paid in local currency
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