7
DAY ANZAC TOUR:
based on two sharing a twin bedded 3 star hotel room,
for passengers who are travelling alone and
AT
A GLANCE:
The
7 day is ideal for those that want to do the Anzac Pilgrimage. After
a long day at Gallipoli then spend some time relaxing on the beach
at Ayvalik this Anzac tour includes some great sightseeing locations
of Troy and Pergamum, The Acropolis and Ascleplion. Pergamum is famous
for its temple of Zeus; The Trojaneum and the theatre are still here.
This is great value for money if you need extra days we can arrange
further accommodation in Istanbul before the 22nd or after the 28th
@ an extra £14 pp/pn (3 star hotel with breakfast)
starts
Istanbul - ends Istanbul
3 star hotels (no cheap hostels, no camp sites), nearly new coaches,
Bosphorous cruise (Istanbul) Anzac info booklet and Gallipoli map.
Professional guides, site seeing of Troy and Pergamum. 24/7 help line
in Turkey. And don’t forget….if the weather is good then
it’s…SUN SEA SAND at our beach hotel in Ayvalik.
FULL
ITINERARY:
Day 1: 22.04.04
Arriving 2 Istanbul > Getting to your hotel > check in.
First part
All the hotels are 3 stars. Arrival Istanbul Airport.
During
the 22nd April (between 10.30am - 23.30 hrs) a GOTURKISH representative
will be at meeting point 1 at the arrivals section at Istanbul Airport
(arrival times of Turkish airways).The representative is available
to greet you into Istanbul and assist you with directions to your
hotel.
All bronze passengers will get a guide information sheet…Getting
to your hotel from the airport (tell you in plain and simple English
the ‘easiest and cheapest ways to your hotel’ / by airport
coach, by taxi, by train).
It’s easy and cheap getting to the hotels.
Airport to hotel is only 20 - 25 min by taxi, 30 min by airport train.
Cost approx. is only £5-£10 pp (depending on the size
of the group. The cost is about £10 for single travellers travelling
alone who take a taxi).
Day 2: 23.04.04
Istanbul > Free day to visit the famous sites and sounds of Istanbul
The hotels we use are no more than approx. 30min (2-5 minutes by tram)
Walking distance to most of the famous tourist sites like the Byzantium
Hippodrome / Blue Mosque / Hagia Sophia / Topkapi Palace / Grand Bazaar
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Don’t forget … Turkish Anzac
Gala night at the famous Chakil restaurant on the night of the 23rd
of April:
At approx 20.00 we pick you up at your hotel 4 the Turkish - Anzac
Gala night. They'll be a 3 course meal, 2 belly dancers, folklore
dancers from different regions of Turkey, entertainers, live music
- and first glass of local wine is free.
The Gala night starts with the national anthems of Australia, NZ and
Turkey...then its pure entertainment. Starts at 20.30hrs till midnight.
The Gala Ball is at the Chakil 'The most famous show house in Istanbul'...No
tickets at door, (the normal door price is $70 USD our special price
is only £20 pp) Please come to enjoy the belly dancers, folklore
dancers, the dervishes. More Drinks are available - just ask the waiters...
DONT MISS IT...!!!
Day 3 - 24.04.04
Istanbul > Bosphorous cruise > Gallipoli town > Gallipoli
peninsula
First part
07.00-09.30 Breakfasts at hotel – Be ready to leave your hotel
at about 11am.
At approx.12.00 hr. we go on a fantastic Bosphorus Cruise (one and
a half hrs)
When our cruise ends we board our coaches for Gallipoli.
Second part
Arrival in Gallipoli Town is approx. 20.00 hr. Gallipoli town is a
small town approx. 10km from the Gallipoli peninsula. We allow you
guys about one-one and half hours free time to have a drink, grab
some food (loads of kebab stalls and restaurants)
Third
part
At approx. 22.00 hr. we leave the town and go straight to the peninsula
and grab front row spots for the dawn services. By about midnight
they’ll be thousands of Anzac pilgrims at the peninsula.
You'll have your Gallipoli site plan with you - bring a torch and
dress warm it’s a good idea to bring a sleeping bag too! The
dawn parade is at 05.30 am.
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Day
4 - 25.04.04
TODAY IS ANZAC DAY GALLIPOLI > SERVICES > Eceabat
First part
At 22 - 23.00 hr. our coaches will take you to the sight of the dawn
parade or (OUR TIP: grab the best seating spots at Gallipoli as soon
as we get there....take a sleeping bag / or warm floor blanket / bring
an umbrella / small torch ) You’re now at Gallipoli . It's dark,
cold just as it was 89 years ago...
Second
part
You'll attend the dawn service - between 05.00 - 05.30 Australians then
go to Lone Pine (Australian service area… 12.00 - 12.40. So, in
reality you have at least 5 hours to wonder around and explore trenches
and other memorial sites. New Zealanders are advised to head for Chunuk
Bair, 'again, take this opportunity to explore the trenches, memorial
sights and whole atmosphere at Gallipoli. The services at Chunuk Bair
start at 13.40 and ending at approx. 14.10
Third
part
We will meet up at our rendezvous point at 15.00 hr and depart for Ayvalik
via Troy. According to the 3rd century AD writer Philostratus, Troy
was haunted by the ghosts of the great heroes who had lived, fought
and died there. Troy is home to the many myths and legends of Classical
Greek and Pre-Hellenic Mythology. After Troy you go to Ayvalik and check
into our 3 star beach resort hotel. Buffet dinner is available at our
beach hotel.
(Buffet self serve dinner at hotel is included – drinks available
to purchase)
Day
5 - 26.04.04
Ayvalik – Free day to rest at this charming sea side resort.
Have breakfast. Relax... Free day. Enjoy early summer at this lovely
beach resort go for a stroll around this charming little Mediterranean
town.
(Breakfast and dinner at hotel is included drinks with dinner is available
to purchase)
Day
6: 27.04.03
Ayvalik - Pergamon - Istanbul
After Breakfast we Transfer to Pergamon. Visit Pergamum, the famous
Acropolis and the Asclepion. The Acropolis and Asclepion, Pergamum is
famous for its temple of Zeus. Later we transfer back to Istanbul. Evening
arrival to Istanbul and Check into 3 stars our hotel.
(Breakfast at hotel is included)
Day
7: 28.04.04
ISTANBUL – Ends after breakfast.
Breakfast - Your Tour ends after breakfast in Istanbul on the 28th.
(Breakfast at hotel is included)
Extra
night’s accommodation to suit your flight schedule.
Pre / post accommodation is available (hotel accommodation before the
23rd of April)
What’s
included?
• 5 night in 3 star hotel accommodation
• how to get to your hotel guide sheet
• 5 Breakfast
• Istanbul tourist map – Istanbul guide book
• Travel helpers on coach
• Bosphorous cruise
• Transfer 2 Gallipoli
• Full Gallipoli site plan / history notes - descriptive and colour
• Sightseeing of Troy – trosian horse, troy museum
• Sightseeing of Pergamum, Acropolis and the Asclepion
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