The sixteen day Anzac tour is the ideal way to see a a lot of what Turkey has to offer as well as being part of the yearly pilgrimage to Gallipoli. This tour will take you to most of Turkey’s famous sights such as Istanbul (Blue Mosque, Hagia (St.) Sophia etc.) Gallipoli (fully guided tour), Ephesus, Köycegiz Boat Cruise, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Olympos, Konya, Egirdir, Antalya, Ankara, Cappadocia.
| Early Booking Discount available until 30th September 2008 |
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8-9-16 DAYS ANZAC TOURS |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
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Start Date:
21/04/09
Finish Date:
06/05/09
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli – Pergamon –
Kusadasi – Selcuk - Ephesus –
Sirince - Dalyan - Koycegiz
– Oludeniz
– Olympos - Antalya - Egirdir - Konya -
Cappadocia
- Ankara
Duration:
16 Days – 15 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple
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£499.00
– Single : £599.00
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).
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Includes all entrance fees,
· Transportation
in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury
Coach,
· Fluent
English speaking professional tour guide for the
duration of the tour,
· FREE
T-Shirt,
· A
range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch
during bus journeys,
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FREE Flashlight for the dark night at the Dawn Service
and to take home with you,
· 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,
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We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know
what Anzac day in Gallipoli is all about.
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Day One: Tuesday 21st 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. Following this meeting we
have a welcome drink for all tours starting on the 21st
April and a chance for you to meet everyone.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport
on the 21st April then your tour includes an airport
transfer to your hotel and you will be met at the
airport by the Sammy's Travel team. Paid airport
transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul on the
21st 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: Wednesday 22nd 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.
The rest of the day is yours free to explore in Istanbul
or you can join us on the optional Bosphorus Cruise
and Gala Evening.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
| Bosphorus Cruise | Turkish Gala Evening | |
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| 22nd April 2:30pm | 22nd April 7:30pm | |
| See Istanbul from the Bosphorus. Relax on the water and hear information about the history of Istanbul Free Drink Included |
A great night out in Istanbul with
Sammy's Travel Turkish Food & Traditional Hospitality & Entertainment Free Drink Included |
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Only £20.00pp Limited Places |
Only £30.00pp Limited Places |
Day Three:
Thursday
23rd April - Istanbul to Gallipoli
- Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to
pick up refreshments 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 94 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 Chunuk Bair War
memorial. Your guide will reveal stories of
battle woes and will bring alive the legend of the
Anzac's. By visiting the peninsula on the 23rd April
we get to spend more time exploring without the
crowds from other tours that arrive on the 24th.
This evening we will travel to our luxurious
accommodation, where an all-you-can-eat buffet
dinner awaits.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Friday 24th April - Relax at Resort Hotel
Sleep till late and rise to a full breakfast. Then
the day is yours to partake in number of the many
activities offered at this resort. Activities
include; bathing in the waters of the outdoor pool,
relaxing at the beach. Play football, tennis,
basketball, volleyball or just strolling around the
gardens and parks. Make sure you get plenty of rest
because ANZAC day will be a long busy day. A buffet
dinner will be served so you can fill up before
departing for Gallipoli late afternoon.
We arrive at Gallipoli on the evening
of the 24th to ensure we get a good spot
for the dawn service. Don't forget your sleeping
bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches
because Gallipoli is still as dark and cold tonight
as it was 94 years ago when your ancestors landed.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Please Note: We recommend bringing a small
day pack with you to carry things around during the
overnight stay and also during the day on the 25th
April. You will leave your main luggage in your
room in Edremit so will not have access to it until
the evening of the 25th when we return there.
Day Five: Saturday 25th April -
ANZAC Day
(Gallipoli to Edremit)
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
evening you will travel back to your hotel, arriving
there in the late evening.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals:
Lunchbox & Dinner
Day Six: Sunday 26th April - Edremit to
Kusadasi via Bergama
After waking feeling recharged we
depart for Bergama where your guide will show you
around the Acropolis Ruins of the ancient Greek
City of Pergamon. There will be time for a
lunch break before we continue on the way to the
seaside town of Kusadasi. As this area boasts a
reputation as one of the most important carpet
weaving regions we will stop at Selçuk for a
demonstration of this ancient and traditional craft.
After you have checked in to your Kusadasi hotel you
may have an optional traditional Turkish bath
to be washed and massaged by a pair of expert hands
and the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
| Turkish Bath - 26th April - Kusadasi | |
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Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and massaged by expert hands. |
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Day Seven:
Monday 27th April -
Visit to Ephesus Ruins
& Village of Sirince
Today we will visit one of the best-preserved ruins
in the world....Ephesus.
First we will visit the Temple of Artemis,
one of the seven wonders of the ancient world where
your guide will explain to you the significance of
this important site. Following this we will make our
way to Ephesus which was one of the most
important cultural centers of the ancient word. We
will visit the Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Celcus
Library and the Theatre which is still in use
today for concerts and has an amazing capacity of
25,000. As we walk through this ancient site you
will notice the streets paved with marble which
gives a hint to this city's great wealth many years
ago. Then we will drive to the scenic mountain side
Village of Sirince and we will visit the
Antique Church, Mosque and Typical Turkish Houses.
Şirince is very popular for its style of building,
streets and hand made fruit wines and is a nice
relaxing way to finish your day.
After the tour, we will stop
at Selçuk for a fashion parade and information on
Turkey's famous leather production.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eight: Tuesday 28th
April - Dalyan
& Koycegiz Boat
Cruise
Today after breakfast we drive for
Dalyan. Once there we board a boat and we
will have numerous opportunities to swim. We visit
mud-baths to cover ourselves in MUCK, before
jumping in to the natural thermal springs. We head
for Turtle Beach for a swim where the Aegean
and Mediterranean seas meet. We also have the chance
to see the amazing 4th century BC rock tombs
located on the rock cliffs.
Overnight: Dalyan
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine:
Wednesday 29th April – Fethiye
Today is a free day in Fethiye and we
will arrange a shuttle service to Ölüdeniz beach
where there are many optional activities available
such as Paragliding or you can just laze on
the beach.
Overnight:
Fethiye
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Ten:
Thursday 30th April - Fethiye to Olympos
Today we drive for the Saklikent
Gorge, a mountain split formed several years ago.
We trek up a short distance and stop for lunch at
the Saklikent River Bar and Cafe. Don’t
forget to bring your bathers with you today because
as we drive along the turquoise coast for Olympos
Valley
we will stop for a swim on the way. After dinner at
our night spot at the treehouses we shall be
visiting Yanartas (Optional), which
is located on the slopes of Çirali beach at the
north end of Olympos and at an altitude of 300
meters with the legends of flying horse Pegasus.
Overnight:
Olympos
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Eleven:
Friday
1st May - Olympos - Egirdir
After a lazy
morning in Olympos, we will drive to Antalya and you
will have a chance to visit the old part of
Antalya (Kaleici). We will then drive over the
Taurus mountains to get to the town of Egirdir by
the turkuaz coloured lake of the same name.
Overnight:
Egirdir
Meals:
Breakfast & Lunch
Day Twelve:
Saturday
2nd May -
Cappadocia Tour
We will drive to
Konya where we have a chance to visit the Museum
of Sufi Leader of Mevlana and look around this
well known religious city. After that we will drive
for Cappadocia and will visit the
Derinkuyu Underground City.
The Christians hid from the armies of
Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self
sufficient cities in which there were halls for
stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation
channels.
Later that night, you will have the
option of going to a Traditional Turkish Folklore
Evening, which should definitely not be missed.
If you are interested in going Hot Air Ballooning
early the following morning then please let your
guide know and they will make arrangements for you.
Overnight:
Cappadocia
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Thirteen:
Sunday
3rd May -
Cappadocia Tour
Early this morning you can join an
optional
Hot Air Ballooning
experience over the amazing landscape of
Cappadocia. Today we will marvel at the
phallic-like structures in this one of a kind
region. Your guide will lead you around
Goreme Open
Air
Museum,
Cavusin, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle
and the pottery
Village
of Avanos.
Cappadocia
is the country of fairy tales. The beautiful horse
country "Katpatuka,"
(as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable
strip of land; enchanting and mysterious.
Overnight:
Cappadocia
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Fourteen:
Monday 4th May -
Ankara
This morning we will drive for Ankara
and on the way we will visit the religious house
of Haci Bektas-i Veli. Once we arrive in Ankara
we will visit one of the best museums in the World,
The Ancient Civilization Museum Of Anatolia.
From Ankara we take an over night train to Istanbul.
Overnight:
Train
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Fifteen:
Tuesday
5th May -
Istanbul
City Tour (2)
We arrive in Istanbul early in the morning and we
will drive to Camlica Hill exposing a
panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the
best point in Istanbul. We will cross the
Bosphorus Bridge for a unique chance to step
from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2
minutes. We will visit Dolmabahce Palace the
last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms
and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of
European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons
chandelier.
Check
into our hotel and the rest of the day is a free day
in Istanbul.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Sixteen:
Wednesday
6th May -
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour finishes and
we bid farewell to our new-found friends. Wherever
you are heading to next, undoubtedly you will take
with you unforgettable memories and a new
understanding of the 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 21st 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 2009 otherwise we
cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 3 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 3 X
Night Edremit (4 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star), 1 X
Night
Köycegiz
(3 Star), 1 X Night Fethiye (3 Star),
1 X Night Olympos Bungalow, 1 X Night Egirdir, 2 X Night
Cappadocia (3 Star), Overnight Train
Meals: 14 X Breakfasts, 7 X Dinners, 2 X Lunch, 1
X Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tours
(2)
Gallipoli Tour
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of
Artemis)
Köycegiz Tour and Boat Trip
Antalya Kaleici Tour
Cappadocia Tours (2)
Ankara Tour
Anzac Day Memorial Services
Tour Excludes:
Meals unless stated
Drinks
Flight Tickets
Personal Expenses
Tips for guides and drivers
Departure Transfers
Important Information:
If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 21st
or stay longer than the 6th May then we can
arrange pre & post tour accommodation for you although
we have limited availability of this. The cost of this
is £20 for a Double/Twin/Triple or £30 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).
General Travel Information:
When booking an Anzac tour it is important to ensure
that your tour operator is a member of TURSAB which is
the Turkish regulatory body of tourist activities.
It is illegal for non-members to operate tours in Turkey
without a TURSAB license and membership number.
Damlacan Tourism is a member of TURSAB (License
No:1714).
Notice:
Before you book with any agency, it is most important
that you check all the details of the services offered.
Low budget offers usually don't cover many services,
such as: entrance fees, standard of the coaches,
accommodation in Gallipoli, professional lecture about
Gallipoli, private security, doctor, professional guide
(not an escort or offsider), references of the agency
and background.
Australian Govt. Announcement access Gallipoli ANZAC Day
2009 The Australian Dept of Veteran Affairs is making
special arrangements for those with special needs in an
effort to assist aged and infirm visitors.
Read more about this at:
http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/anzac/gallipoli01.htm#assistance
Also note from their website : "Travel by passenger car
to these services is not allowed and on completion of
the Dawn Service, official coaches will depart before
public coach departures to meet Turkish protocol
requirements."
Please, Read the notice from Australian Embassy
:
A
brief warning from the Australian Embassy web site:
"Accommodation in the Gallipoli area, particularly for
the night of 24 April, is very heavily booked well in
advance of ANZAC Day. Intending travellers will need to
make bookings as early as possible to secure
accommodation.
