ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADDIG25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
7-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a poignant journey with the ANZAC Day - Digger Tour, exploring the historic battlefields of Gallipoli and the vibrant city of Istanbul. This small group tour offers a deep dive into history, with visits to significant sites such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair Memorials. Experience the moving ANZAC Day Dawn Service, a tribute to the fallen soldiers. In Istanbul, marvel at the architectural wonders of the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia Museum. Travel comfortably in a fully air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel and MD Barbaros Hotel. With a professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and select meals included, this tour promises a culturally enriching experience. Optional activities and travel insurance are available at your discretion.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
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 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
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 3 : Anzac Day At Gallipoli
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul.
Day 4 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
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, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
Day 5 : 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
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Transportation will be provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions are covered.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included, except for the driver and guide.
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Meals
The tour includes 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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Accommodation
Stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.
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Tips - Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included in the tour package.
Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the historic sites of Gallipoli and the vibrant city of Istanbul.
Accommodation
Stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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 to ensure a comfortable journey as you explore the historic sites of Gallipoli and the vibrant city of 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, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner. Lunches are not included.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to all included sites and attractions are covered in the tour package.
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What happens on ANZAC Day during the tour?
On ANZAC Day, you will awake before sunrise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, experiencing the moving service to commemorate fallen forefathers. You will also have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to Istanbul in the late afternoon.
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What sites will be visited in Istanbul?
In Istanbul, you will visit the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar during a fully guided tour of the city.
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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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