22 April 2008 - Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel or take the shuttle to your hotel every hour from 09.00 a.m. until 11.55 p.m.
23 April 2008 - Istanbul tour
Visit Topkapi Palace- built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands the views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries. Afternoon visit “ Blue Mosque ” built in 17th century,famous for it’s delicate blue ceramic tiles. Continue on to visit the ancient Hippodrome, famous obelisk and snake column from 4th century B.C. Overnight in Istanbul.
17:00 (Optional, not included) Have the amazing experience of a historic Turkish Bath.
20:00 (Optional, not included) Turkish Night - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music. A great night out including dinner and drinks.
24 April 2008 - Gallipoli tour
06.30 a.m. Drive to Gallipoli. Arrival in Eceabat and free time for lunch. Drive to Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. Drive to Eceabat for BBQ (5-gbp extra incl. 1 drink) before we depart to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service at 22.30. We will spend the night at the Anzac Cove to prepare ourselves for Dawn Service.
25 April 2008 - Anzac day, return to Istanbul
05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign. After Dawn Service our coaches will take us up to Chunuck Bair and Lone pine for National Ceromonies.
10:30 Australian National service.
12:30 New Zealand National service.
After the ceremonies, we will depart for Istanbul. Late arrival in Istanbul and overnight.
26 April 2008 - End of Anzac day tour
Following breakfast check out the hotel and the end of our services.
* The above times shown in the itenerary are for your reference only. Itinerary is subject to change according to weather and/or daily circumstances.
Prices for 2008
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Double Room |
Single Supplement |
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| English Pounds |
179 £ |
Please ask |
| Australian Dollars |
452 AU$ |
Please ask |
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| Shown prices are per person in the mentioned rooms. |
| You don't have to pay single rate just because you are single! We do match up singles in double & triple rooms in male & female categories. |
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INCLUDED SERVICES
• English speaking professional guide licenced by the Ministry of
Tourism
• Free airport – hotel transfers on the 23rd between 09:00 am -
11:55 pm
• Lunch box and breakfast box on Anzac Day (25th April)
• Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand)
• 3 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• All transportation by private a/c tour coach
• Entrance fees to the sites
• All breakfasts |
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