ANZAC Day - Corporal Tour
ANZAC Day - Corporal Tour
ANZAC Day - Corporal Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADCOR25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
7-99
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
This 8 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Whilst the ANZAC Day ceremonies are the central point of the tour it also visits, amongst other places, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, 5 UNESCO Heritage sites in all.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4 : Anzac Day At Gallipoli
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as the moving service to commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day begins. You will then have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 5 : Troy, Troy Museum
Location: Troy
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy where we will explore the and award-winning Troy Museum and the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the legendary city walls, stand where heroes like Achilles and Hector once battled, and marvel at the remnants of temples and theatres that whisper stories of a glorious past.
Day 6 : Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Day 7 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Day 8 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends.
What's Included
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul and transfers
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Entrance fees
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Tips except Driver and Guide
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
7 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, and includes a domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, the MD Barbaros Hotel, a Special Class hotel in Gallipoli, and the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour price?
Yes, all entrance fees to the sites visited during the tour are included.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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What is the highlight of the ANZAC Day at Gallipoli?
The highlight is attending the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, followed by the opportunity to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service.
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What activities are available in Pamukkale?
In Pamukkale, you can tour the ancient city of Hierapolis and take a dip in the hot springs among ancient columns.
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Are tips included in the tour package?
Tips are included for services except for the driver and guide, for whom tips are at your discretion.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is compulsory but not included in the tour package.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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