The five day Anzac tour (A) is ideal for those people who
have limited time but wish to attend the Anzac Day
Commemorations and get a taste of what Turkey has to offer.
The tour starts and finishes in Istanbul and includes a
fully guided tour around the Gallipoli region on the 23rd
April before heading back to the area for Anzac Day.
| Anzac Day Tours Early Booking Discount until 20th October |
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a) 2 people = 5% discount |
Please Note =
These discounts are off
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Start Date:
22/04/2010
- Thursday
Finish Date:
26/04/2010
- Monday
Start:
Istanbul
Finish:
Istanbul
Places Visited:
Istanbul – Gallipoli - Edremit
Duration:
5 days – 4 Nights
Price: Double/Twin/Triple :
£199.00
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Single : £249.00
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,
· 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,
· 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: Thursday 22nd 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.
Today depending on your arrival time
you can join us on the optional Bosphorus Cruise and
Gala Evening.
If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on
the 22nd April then your tour includes an airport transfer
to your hotel and you will be met at the airport by the
Samyeli Travel team. Paid airport transfers from Sabiha
Gokcen Airport in Istanbul on the 22nd 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
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Day Two: Friday
23rd April - Istanbul to Gallipoli
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Guided Tour of Gallipoli
After an early breakfast we drive to the World War I
Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to have a
break 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 95
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 the 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 Included:
Breakfast & Dinner
Day Three:
Saturday 24th April -
Rural
Village Visit and Prepare for Anzac Day
Today you will see and enjoy the rural side of Turkey. You
don’t need to wake up early in the morning as we will leave
after breakfast for Tahtakuşlar. Here you can observe
the ideal Turkish village life of nomads as you look around
the only village museum in Turkey (awarded by Unesco). In
this museum there are objects about the fauna & flora of
Turkey and all the handcrafted nomadic arts are displayed.
Turkish people are Nomadic in origin but today most of them
have settled on the top of mountains. There are more than
40,000 nomadic villages and tribes in Turkey and one of them
is the picturesque
Village
of Çamlibel which is on the outskirts of the
mythological Olympos Mountain (today’s Mount Ida). They are
waiting for you here to show you the famous Turkish
hospitality and friendship. A guest is a king in Turkey
therefore you will be made welcome with food and drink while
you relax. In the afternoon we head back to the hotel to
enjoy the rest of the day. 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 Anzac Cove 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 95 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 as you will not be
able to access your main luggage from when you leave Edremit
until you arrive in Istanbul on the night of the 25th. Your
main luggage will be securely locked away in the coach
overnight.
Day Four: Sunday 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
Meals:
Lunchbox
Day Five: Monday
26th April - The end of the tour
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 8am and
midnight on the 22nd 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 2010 otherwise we cannot guarantee that a
transfer will be available.
Accommodation: 2 X Night Istanbul (3 Star), 2 X Night
Edremit (4 Star) + Anzac Cove
Meals: 3 X Breakfasts, 2 X Dinners, 1 X Lunchbox
Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach
All Entrance Fees
Professional English speaking Guide
Gallipoli Tour
Nomadic Village Visit
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 22nd
or stay longer than the 26th 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).
