The Brigadier Anzac
Day Tour, Anzac Tours - 14 days Tours
TOUR DETAILS:
Duration :
14 Days.
Goes :
April 14th 2021 - April 27th 2021 .
Start City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Airport
End City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Hotels / Istanbul
Airport
Scheduled / Operates on :
April 24th 2021 - May 6th 2021
Tour Highlights :
Welcome to Istanbul, Istanbul Old City,
Ankara, Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground
city, Konya, Caravansary, Saklikent
Gorge, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis,
Aphrodisias, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince,
Acropolis of Pergamum, Troy, Cimenlik
Fortress, Anzac day at Gallipoli,
Gallipoli, Istanbul.
Itinerary:
2021 ANZAC Day - Budget Tours
ANZAC Day 2021 - The Brigadier Anzac Day
Tour
14 - Day itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday 24th April Istanbul to
Gallipoli
Mid morning departure to the Vehicle
battlefields of Gallipoli stopping along
the way to stock up on supplies and
rations. Once we arrive at the Gallipoli
peninsula we head straight to Anzac Cove
to secure a good spot on the grass for
the long night ahead.
Day 2 Thursday 25th April ANZAC Day at
Gallipoli
Awake before sunrise to the Anzac Dawn
service and commemorate our fallen
forefathers on this special day. The
Gallipoli battlefields are well sign
posted so you can walk amidst various
cemeteries, trenches and memorials on
your way to Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair to
attend the Australian, Turkish and New
Zealand memorial services. Late
afternoon you will meet up with the Bus
again to head to the small town of
Ayvalik for some well deserved sleep.
Overnight Ayvalik 3 star Hotel to be
advised (D)
Day 3 Friday 26th April Pergamum to
Kusadasi
This morning, you head south along the
Aegean Coast, stopping at the ancient
city of Pergamum for a guided tour.
Turkey produces some of the finest
leather goods in the world and many are
made here before branding in Italy. We
finish the day with a leather goods
presentation before travelling onto the
resort town of Kusadasi.
Overnight Kusadasi 4 star Hotel to be
advised (B, D)
Day 4 Saturday 27th April Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history this morning
with an optional tour of one of the
seven ancient wonders of the world, the
site of the Temple of Artemis and the
former capital of Roman Asia and
best-preserved ancient city in Turkey,
Ephesus or spend the day relaxing on an
Aegean Beach.
Overnight Kusadasi 4 star Hotel to be
advised (B, D)
Day 5 Sunday28th April Kusadasi to
Koycegiz
This morning we check out some local
Turkish handicrafts before heading the
magnificent white calcium formations of
Pamukkale then drive to Koycegiz where
you have the option of taking a late
night boat cruise on Lake Koycegiz and
experience the therapeutic properties of
the mud and thermal baths.
Overnight Köycegiz Budget Shared Hotel
to be advised (B)
Day 6 Monday 29th April Fethiye via
Saklikent Gorge
After a short drive this morning, you
will have the chance to see how Turkish
carpets are made by hand and find out
what determines their value. Then
experience one of Turkey's highlights as
we trek up Saklikent Gorge or go tubing
on the slightly chilly current of water
rushing out of it.
Overnight Fethiye Budget Shared Hotel to
be advised (B)
Day 7 Tuesday 30th April Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a
day cruise around the 12 Islands of
Fethiye, go paragliding or maybe chill
out on a nearby beach, the choice is
yours.
*If you choose the Shoestring option
with Gullet, then today you will board
your traditional handmade Gulet and
cruise your way through to Day 10 in
Olympos.
Overnight Fethiye Budget Shared Hotel to
be advised (B)
Day 8 Wednesday 1st May Kas to Olympos
Tree Houses
We drive along the Turquoise coast
today, stopping for a swim at the
spectacular Kaputas beach and then a
lunch stop in Kas, traditionally a small
Turkish fishing village. Take a stroll
around the town before heading to the
world famous tree houses of Olympos.
Overnight Olympos Tree House Hotel to be
advised (B, D)
Day 9 Thursday 2nd May Olympos
Time for some relaxation, you can do
nothing but chill out and meet new
people or you could try a host of
adventure activities on offer - rock
climbing, diving and cannoning just to
name a few. Don't miss out on your
chance to see the natural phenomenon of
the mythical flames of Chimera.
Overnight Olympos Tree House Hotel to be
advised (B, D)
Day 10 Friday 3rd May Olympos
Another day for choices, with so many
options you will be wishing you could
stay for a week.
Overnight Olympos Tree House Hotel to be
advised (B, D)
Day 11 Saturday 4th May Silk Road to
Cappadocia
Early morning we head out to follow an
ancient silk trade route across the
Anatolian Plain, on the way you will
have the opportunity to visit the
Mevlana Museum in Konya and then the
Sultanhani Caravansary just as the
ancient traders did. Overnight
Cappadocia Cave Room Hotel to be
advised. (B)
Day 12 Sunday 5th May Cappadocia
This morning you have the option of
taking a hot-air balloon ride in a
region famed for being one of the best
places in the world for ballooning. You
will be back in plenty of time for an
optional tour to check out the carved
cave villages, underground cities and
spectacular fairy chimney formations.
Tonight, do not miss the optional
Turkish Folklore evening, including all
the food and drink you can handle!
Overnight Cappadocia Cave Room Hotel to
be advised (B)
Day 13 Monday 6th May Cappadocia
Early morning start today as we head
back to Istanbul, via Ankara, the
nation’s Capital. You will have time to
visit the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa
Kemal Ataturk and discover what happened
to the Turkish nation after the ANZAC's
left. Upon arrival in Istanbul your tour
concludes and sadly it is time to say
good bye to new friends. (B)
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Tour includes
English speaking Tour Leader on the bus
giving you a wealth of super interesting
and useful info
(All optional tours are conducted by
English speaking professional tour
guide)
Transportation in a fully
air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
Guided tour of Pergamum. (Entrance fees
not included)
Commemorative gift
Tips except driver and guide
11 nights - 3 star / 4 star / Budget
Shared / Tree House / Cave Room
accommodation.
Not Included:
Drinks, tips to guide, driver and
personal expenses and optional tours.
Suggested optional activities
Tips – driver and guide.
Notes:
*For group requirements other languages
are available. Departure and arrival
times can be changed according to the
flights and buses.