Anzac Day Tour (9 Days)

20th April to 28th April in 3 and 4 star hotels
Istanbul - flight to Izmir - Ephesus - Kusadasi - Pergamum - Ayvalik - Troy - Gallipoli Tour - Anzac Day - Istanbul

Tour includes
Entrance fees to the sites
ISTANBUL - IZMIR flight ticket including tax ( instead of 12 hours drive )
3 star accommodation for 3 nights in Canakkale
4 star accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul
4 star accommodation for 1 night in Kusadasi
Free Airport- Hotel shuttles at 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 5.00 p.m., 7.00 p.m.9.00 p.m. 11.00 p.m. on arrival day
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
7 Breakfasts and 4 dinners
Bosphorus cruise
Gallipoli Movie and Gallipoli documentary
 

Itinerary

20th April : Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, info-meeting with your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

21st April : Istanbul full day tour ( Breakfast )

Fullday tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in 536 by Emperor Justinian; Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its more than 20.000 blue Iznik tiles and unique with its 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical Turkish art; Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political activities of the old city where one can also see today the “Obelisk of Theodosius” from Egypt, “Serpentine Column” from Delphi, the “German Fountain of Wilhelm II” and the “Colossus”. Topkapi Palace- Harem section is excluded; built in1468 by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans housingthe souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelains, weapons, calligraphy section, etc.. Overnight in Istanbul.

22nd April :Istanbul - Ephesus - Kusadasi byflight ( Breakfast -Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir. arrival and visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received anepistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC.

Walking through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings,among them the Baths of Skolastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Grand Theatre. TheTemple of Diana of the Ephesians, We visit the Ephesus archaeological museum. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Afternoon visit The House of Virgin Mary and continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

23rd April :Kusadasi - Pergamum - Canakkale ( Breakfast -Dinner)

We drive to Pergamum, actually called "Bergama". It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11;2:12]. Here, we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepieion, famous medical centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the "Throne of Satan" in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long arival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment.

Drive to Canakkale for dinner and overnight.

24th April : Full day in Gallipoli - Anzac Cove ( Breakfast & Dinner )

07.30 a.m. After breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli . We will spend all day and visit the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, HellSpit Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair War memorial. Drive back to our hotel at 16.00 to relax and dinner. 21.00 drive to Anzac Cove to get ready for Dawn service.
 

25th April ANZAC Day- ( Breakfast box & Dinner )

Getting ready before sunrise for the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen fore fathers on this special day.
04:30 Dawn Service
10:30 Australian Nationalservice
13:00 New Zealand National service

Following the New Zealand service you will be picked up from either Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair. Drive to our hotel in canakkale dinner and overnight at the hotel.

26th April : Troy - Istanbul ( Breakfast)

After breakfast drive to“Homer's Troy”, and the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse. Drive back to Istanbul and overnight .

27rd April : Istanbul half day tour ( Breakfast )

08.30 transfer to Eminonu port for BOSPHORUS CRUISE for a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. free time in Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most attractive shopping centers inthe world with nearly 4000 shops built in 16th century. Free afternoon and overnight.

28th April : End of the tour ( Breakfast )

After breakfast check out from hotel and the end of ourservices

Tour does not include
Tips
Anything that is not mentioned in includes section

Tour rate
p.p. in double/twin room : 559-GBP
in a single room : 679-GBP

 

 

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