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Istanbul
- Ankara - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Ephesus -
Pergamon - Gallipoli - Dawn Service - Istanbul
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Day 1 – 18th April: Arrival Day
Today is an arrival day. Your transfer waits at the
Ataturk International Airport to meet, greet and transfer
you to your hotel.
Day 2 – 19th April: Istanbul to Cappadocia via
Ankara (B + D)
This morning we make the long journey to the nation’s
capital in Ankara where we will stop for lunch and visit
the Ancient Civilisations Museum and Ataturk’s Mausoleum.
This afternoon we continue for our night stop in the
surreal land of Cappadocia.
Day 3 – 20th April: Cappadocia Tour (B)
Today we visit Zelve open-air museum, Uchisar Castle
and Derinkuyu Underground city on our guided tour of
Cappadocia. We will marvel at the phallic-like structures
of this truly one of a kind region. This evening we
have the option of visiting a traditional Turkish Folklore
evening featuring belly and folk dancers.
Day 4 – 21st April: Cappadocia to Pamukkale via Konya
(B + D)
Today we drive west for the religious capital of Turkey
in Konya. We stop for lunch before continuing for the
calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) for our
night stop.
Day 5 – 22nd April: Pamukkale to Kusadasi via Ephesus
(B + D)
We continue driving further west today for the ruins
of Ephesus. We will stand in awe at the technology once
used in times gone by. We will also visit the House
of the Virgin Mary and Cave of the Seven Sleepers. This
evening we rest in Kusadasi.
Day 6 – 23rd April: Kusadasi to Gallipoli via
Pergamon (B)
This morning we drive north along the Aegean Coast for
the quaint village of Bergama where we stop for lunch
and partake in a tour of the Ruins of Pergamon. We continue
driving north for Gallipoli, our night stop, where we
catch our first glimpse of the Dardenelles.
Day 7 – 24th April: Gallipoli Tour (B + LB)
Today, on our fully guided tour, we will visit Lone
Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials (the Australian and New
Zealand Memorials respectively), the Nek, Johnston’s
Jolly, Anzac Cove and the Anzac Museum. Our guide will
reveal stories of battle woes and will bring alive the
legend of the Anzac’s. This evening we rest early for
the big day ahead.
Day 8 – 25th April: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli (B + LB
+ BBQ)
We rise in the early hours in preparation for the memorial
services at Gallipoli. We start the day 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 we came to Turkey, to commemorate
the sacrifice our forefathers made. Emotions run high
and this evening we may wish to partake in a few games
of two-up during our BBQ!
Day 9 – 26th April: Gallipoli to Istanbul (B)
This morning we drive back to the big smoke and will
arrive in time for lunch. This afternoon, we partake
in a fully guided tour of the only city to span two
continents. We will visit the Underground Cistern, Topkapi
Palace, Blue Mosqu, St. Sophia Museum and Hippodrome.
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10 – 27th April: Tour Finishes (B)
After breakfast, we bid farewell to our new found friends
as our tour concludes.
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9 nights
accommodation in good quality hotels and pensions
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9 breakfasts,
2 lunch boxes, 3 dinners
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Transport
in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach
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Professional
English speaking guide and guided tours of Istanbul,
Cappadocia,Pamukkale/Hierapolis,
Ephesus, Pergamon and Gallipoli
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Memorial
services at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day
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Arrival
airport transfer
TOUR
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES:
- Entrance Fees to the
various sites
- Meals unless stated
otherwise
- Drinks
- Personal Expenses
P.S. itineraries
subject to change according to weather and/or daily
circumstances.
TOUR PRICE: £
315 (GBP) or $ 505 (USD)
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