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ANZAC Day 2011 Gold 6 days itinerary
>>>BOOK THIS TOUR<<< Tour Description: This tour is for those who want to visit ANZAC Day, Troy and Gallipoli in a short time, but travel style. Enjoy our Istanbul City tour, Gallipoli, The ANZAC Dawn Service, Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, and free time to explore Assos. Also including arrival airport transfers from Ataturk airport, air-conditioned coach transport throughout, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, 5 star accommodation @ the Dedeman hotel and professional English speaking tour guides who have the insight, knowledge and experience to give you the best ANZAC tour money can buy. We will make your trip a lifetime memory. All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of all your travel needs! Please note: We are not a ticket selling website, you are talking directly to the tour operator. Take your chance :) |
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 Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Istanbul - Thursday, 21st April 2011
(Airport transfer from IST, welcome cocktail and ANZAC conference included) 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 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. We will visit Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, Beach Cemetery, Unknown Soldier Monument, Lone Pine Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial, The Nek, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), and 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 Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove More info: ANZAC Commemorative Site 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. 6 DAYS LUXURY GOLD ANZAC TOUR INCLUDES:
Euro: 491.00 per person (double, twin or triple share) Euro: 732.00 per person (single room)
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