9 Day ANZAC TOUR
The nine day tour gives you a great overview of what
Turkey has to offer and concludes with the Anzac Day
Commemorations in Gallipoli before heading to Istanbul.
| Early Booking Discount available until 30th September 2008 | |
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8-9-16 DAYS ANZAC TOURS |
Please Note =
These discounts are
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Start Date:
18/04/09
Finish Date:
26/04/09
Starts:
Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul
–
Pamukkale
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Kusadasi
-
Selcuk
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Ephesus
-
Sirince -
Bergama
-
Edremit - Troy - Gallipoli
Duration:
9 Days – 8 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£359.00 - Single: £419.00
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,
·
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: Saturday 18th April - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to
Turkey and the beginning of your Anzac tour!
Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note that
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.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport
on the 18th 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
18th 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: Sunday 19th 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 to relax or explore around Istanbul
further on your own.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Three: Monday 20th April - Istanbul to Pamukkale
Today we will make our way to Pamukkale
and part of this journey will be carried out by ferry
across the Sea of Marmara which is a great relaxing way
to travel. Once we arrive in Pamukkale we will check in
to our hotel and the rest of the night is yours to enjoy
and relax.
Overnight:
Pamukkale
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Four: Tuesday 21st April - Tour of Calcium Terraces
& Hierapolis
Today we wake up early and after breakfast we will look
around the Calcium Terraces of Pamukkale and
visit the ruins of Hierapolis.
We will then drive to the seaside
town of Kusadasi and check into your hotel. Later that
day you have the option of a relaxing traditional
Turkish Bath.
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
| Turkish Bath - 21st April - Kusadasi | |
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Enjoy a Traditional Turkish Bath Relax on the 'Belly Stone' and be washed and massaged by expert hands. |
| Only £15.00pp | |
Day Five:
Wednesday 22nd 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 near Selcuk for shopping facilities and a
demonstration of the textile production which is famous
in this region.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Six: Thursday 23rd April - Kusadasi to Edremit via
Bergama
After breakfast 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 Edremit where we will check in to our hotel in
this well known holiday spot for a bit of 'R & R'.
Overnight: Edremit
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day
Seven: Friday 24th April - Troy & Gallipoli Tour - Dawn
Service
After breakfast we will travel to the ancient city of
Troy, the famous archaeological and mythological
site which is home of the “Trojan Horse” and “Helen of
Troy”. We will then make our way via Canakkale and
cross the Dardenelles by ferry to the Gallipoli
Peninsula and you will have a
fully guided tour including a visit to 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.
At the conclusion of this tour we will make our way to
Anzac Cove where you can settle in for the afternoon and
evening wait for the Dawn Service early on the 25th.
Overnight:
Anzac Cove
Meals:
Breakfast
Day Eight: Saturday 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 Nine: Sunday 26th April - Tour Ends
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
12 noon and midnight on the 18th 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), 1 X
Night Pamukkale (3 Star), 2 X Night Kusadasi (3 Star) 1
X Night Edremit (4 Star) 1 X Night Anzac Cove.
Meals: 7 X Breakfasts, 4 X Dinners
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Istanbul City Tour
Pamukkale Tour
Ephesus Tour (including Sirince Village and Temple of
Artemis)
Pergamon Acropolis Tour
Troy Tour
Gallipoli Tour
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 21st
then we can arrange pre-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.
