Experience the solemnity of Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey while exploring the country’s top tourist destinations. Join our 9-day tour and visit Istanbul, Canakkale, Denizli, Izmir, and Aydın with a professional guide.
Experience the solemnity of Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey while exploring the country’s top tourist destinations. Join our 9-day tour and visit Istanbul, Canakkale, Denizli, Izmir, and Aydın with a professional guide.
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Istanbul - Day 1: 24th April – First Day Meeting Istanbul
Arriving in Istanbul. You have two options to reach your hotel: take a taxi or use our airport transfer service. If you prefer our transfer service, please inform us in advance. - Istanbul - Day Two: Thursday 22nd April – Istanbul City Tour This morning, we embark on a fully guided tour…
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Istanbul - Day 1: 24th April – First Day Meeting Istanbul
Arriving in Istanbul. You have two options to reach your hotel: take a taxi or use our airport transfer service. If you prefer our transfer service, please inform us in advance. -
Istanbul - Day Two: Thursday 22nd April – Istanbul City Tour This morning, we embark on a fully guided tour of Istanbul, the only city that spans two continents. Highlights of this tour include the Hagia (St.) Sophia, a marvel of architecture built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian; the Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles; the Hippodrome, the center of ancient sporting and political activities; and Topkapi Palace, the grand palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, which houses an impressive collection of silver, crystal, Chinese porcelain, sultans’ robes, jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle, which enshrines relics of the Prophet Mohammed. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Istanbul, or you can join us for an optional Bosphorus Cruise and Gala Evening. Overnight: Istanbul Meals Included: Breakfast
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Canakkale - Day 2: Dawn Service
05:30 Dawn service
10:30 Australian service at Lone Pine
11:45 New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair
Return to the hotel
Check in at your hotel -
Gallipoli - Day 3: Gallipoli Tour
Free morning
12:00 Restaurant lunch
13:00 Departure for Gallipoli tour
Visiting:
• Brighton Beach,
• Beach Cemetery,
• ANZAC Cove,
• Ariburnu Cemetery,
• ANZAC Commemorative Site,
• Respect to Mehmetcik Statue,
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial,
• Johnston’s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels),
• Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery,
• The Nek,
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial,
Back to hotel
Overnight in your hotel -
Canakkale - Day 4: 27th April Troy - Pergamon Tour - Selcuk / Kusadasi
Open buffet breakfast at the hotel
08.00 Depart for Fully Guided Troy Tour
Visiting;
• The Trojan Horse,
• Sacrificial Altars,
• The 3700 year old city walls,
• Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
• The Bouleuterium (Senate Building).
• The Odeon (Concert Hall),
• Current excavations in progress.
• Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.
10.30 End of Troy tour & depart for Bergama
13.30 Lunch in Bergama & depart for Fully guided Pergamon Acropolis tour
• The ancient Pergamon, once a major power in the ancient world
• Center of learning and the arts.
• The Acropolis
• The Library once held 200,000 books and Trojan
• Temple of Athena
• Temple of Trojan
• Altar of Zeus
• The Gymnasium situated on terraces
• The lower Agora
• The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
• Temple of Dionysus
17.30 End of the tour & depart for Kusadasi
21.30 Arrive at your hotel in Kusadasi -
Selcuk - Day 5: Ephesus, Virgin Mary, Artemis, Wholesaler Shop and Free Time
Breakfast
08.30 – Departing for Ephesus Tours
Virgin Mary: First, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she arrived with Saint John 4-6 years after the death of Christ and spent her final days. Following this, we will visit Ephesus, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Artemis: Next, we will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, where your guide will explain the significance of this important site.
12:30: Lunch: We will stop on the Kusadasi road for a delicious lunch. You will also have the chance to visit a unique wholesaler shopping center. Watch carpet weavers from villages, try pottery making, or be a model for the day in a leather jacket factory.
14:30: End of the 5th day. . -
Pamukkale - Day 7: Pamukkale Tours
07:30 – 08:30 Pick up from Hotels
10:00 Break time on the midway for 20 min.
12:00 Arriving in Pamukkale
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 16:00 Travertines, Swimming pools, Hierapolis, and free time
16:00 Departure for Kuşadası
17:30 Break time on the midway for 20 min.
19:30 – 20:00 Arriving in Kuşadası -
Kusadasi - Day:8 End of the tour - Time to farewell
We had unforgettable memories in a short time. But every beautiful thing has an end. After breakfast, we will take you to the bus station or, if you prefer, we can arrange transportation to Izmir Airport. -
Kusadasi - Day 6: Health Treatment and Free Day
Today you have two options. You can spend your time on your own or join our health improvement treatment activities. Kusadasi has a rich history and great shopping opportunities, as well as facilities for various activities. You can spend your time in Kusadasi Center without getting bored. Alternatively, we offer spa treatments, Turkish baths, or chiropractic treatments to reduce body pain and improve your movement capacity. In the end, you will have unforgettable memories or improved health.
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Optional activities
- Food and drinks
- All fees and/or taxes
- Optional activities
Anzac Commemoration Services for Anzac. With this tour you will have chance to visit Anzac Coves and view what Turkey offer you as a touristical area. This tour include visiting Istanbul, Canakkale, Denizli, Izmir, Aydın with proffesional tour guide. Anzac Day in Gallipoli is a busy time with many tour groups visiting the area as well as all the setting…
Anzac Commemoration Services for Anzac. With this tour you will have chance to visit Anzac Coves and view what Turkey offer you as a touristical area. This tour include visiting Istanbul, Canakkale, Denizli, Izmir, Aydın with proffesional tour guide. Anzac Day in Gallipoli is a busy time with many tour groups visiting the area as well as all the setting up for the commemorations. With more than 20 years of experience, we offer you our tours that you can join comfortably on these busy days. In this tour option we are only charging you travel expenses all entrance fees are excluded.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.