Turkey Gunner Anzac
Day Tour, Anzac Tours - 8 days Tours
TOUR DETAILS:
Duration :
8 Days.
Goes :
April 24th 2021 - May 1st 2021 .
Start City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Airport
End City :
Istanbul, Istanbul Hotels / Istanbul
Airport
Scheduled / Operates on :
April 24th 2021 - May 1st 2021
Tour Highlights :
Istanbul to Gallipoli, Anzac Day at
Gallipoli, Pergamum to Kusadasi,
Kusadasi, Kusadasi to Pamukkale, Silk
Road to Cappadocia, Cappadocia, Istanbul
via Ankara. Mid morning departure to the
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.
Itinerary:
2021 ANZAC Day - Budget Tours
ANZAC Day 2021 - Istanbul Trooper'
8 - Day itinerary
Day 1 Wednesday 24th April Istanbul to
Gallipoli
Mid morning departure to the WW1
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 the
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
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
Temple of Artemis and the former capital
of Roman Asia and best-preserved ancient
city in Turkey, Ephesus or maybe just
spend the day relaxing on an Aegean
Beach. Carpet weaving has long
traditions in Turkey and next we learn
how the carpets are made by hand and
what determines their value before we
finish the day with a leather goods
presentation. Turkey produces some of
the finest leather goods in the world
and many are made here before branding
in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi 4 star
Hotel to be advised (B, D)
Day 5 Sunday 28th April Kusadasi to
Pamukkale
This morning we check out some local
Turkish handicrafts before heading to
Pamukkale to paddle in the natural
calcium formations and visit the ancient
spa town of Hierapolis. Maybe take a dip
in therapeutic hot springs used in Roman
times. Overnight Pamukkale 3 star Hotel
to be advised (B)
Day 6 Monday 29th April Silk Road to
Cappadocia
Today we head out to follow an ancient
silk trade route across the Anatolian
Plain, on the way you will visit
Sultanhani Caravansary just as the
ancient traders did.
Overnight Cappadocia Cave Room Hotel to
be advised (B)
Day 7 Tuesday 30th April 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 8 Wednesday 1st May Istanbul via
Ankara
Early morning start today as we head
back to Istanbul, via Ankara, the
nations 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
6 nights - 3 star / 4 star / 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.