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5 Day Anzac Tour
(B-Bravo) is ideal for those people who have
limited time but wish to attend the Anzac
Day Commemorations and get a taste of what
Turkey has to offer. The tour starts and
finishes in Istanbul and includes a fully
guided Istanbul Tour on the 23rd April
and a fully guided Gallipoli Tour region
on the 24th April.
Start Date: 22/04
- Friday
Finish Date: 26/04 - Tuesday
Starts: Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli -
Istanbul
Duration: 5 Days – 4 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple: £229.00 –
Single: £279.00
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).
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 2011 - 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.
Anzac Day Tours Early Booking Discount until 30th September
a) 1-3 people = 8% early booking
discount
b) 4-more people = 12% group discount
Please Note = These discounts are
off the tour prices and not additional
activities such as Early Acc, Gala Dinner,
etc...
Day One: Friday 22nd 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. Today depending on
your arrival time you can join us on the
optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala
Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International
Airport on the 22nd 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 22nd 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: Saturday
23rd 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 II are 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. There will also be free
time available for shopping at Istanbul's
famous Grand Covered Bazaar, Most
attractive shopping center and biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling
antiques, jewellery, gold, souvenirs and
much more... The rest of the day is yours to
relax or explore around Istanbul further on
your own.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Sunday
24th April – Istanbul to Gallipoli - Guided
Tour of Gallipoli
After breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the
way to have a break 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 96 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 the Chunuk Bair War Memorial. You
will then head to Anzac Cove to get a good
spot for the Dawn Service which starts early
the following morning.
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 Four: Monday
25th April - ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to
Istanbul)
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 Zealand memorial 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 afternoon you will travel back to
Istanbul, arriving there in the late
evening.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day Five: Tuesday
26th April - The end of the tour
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: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Arrival Airport Transfers
Arrival airport transfers are free for
customers arriving at Ataturk
International Airport between 8am and
midnight on the 22nd 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), + Anzac Cove
Meals: 3 X Breakfasts
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non
Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour on 23rd April
Gallipoli Tour on 24th April
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 22nd 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 per person £30 for a
Double/Twin/Triple or £40 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).
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