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Accommodation |
| 4 and 3 star
hotels |
| Airport
Transfer |
| From Istanbul
Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on arrival day.
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|
Meals |
13
breakfasts
10 dinners |
|
Transportation |
Air-conditioned
non-smoking coach or mini-bus
Bosphorus cruise boat |
|
Guide |
| Services of
experienced Anzac guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism |
| Bosphorus
Cruise |
| Bosphorus cruise
in Istanbul including welcome party |
| Welcome
Party |
| On Bosphorus
cruise |
| Anzac
BBQ |
|
Excursions |
| As per the
itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
| Commemorative
T-shirt |
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Your itinerary
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Day 1 Istanbul, 14 April 2008 Monday Welcome to
Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents:
Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the airport for complimentary
shuttle transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader
will brief us about the next days of our journey. Evening free to
start exploring Istanbul on your own.
Day 2 Istanbul and Bosphorus (B) After breakfast we visit
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia
Museum. After your own arrangement for dinner we join the Bosphorus
Cruise & Welcome Party and spend memorable hours on the
fascinating strait between Asia and Europe.
Day 3 Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia (B, D) Today we depart
Istanbul for Ankara, the capital city of Turkey and visit Ataturk's
mausoleum. We then head to Cappadocia, the "fantasy land" of rock
formations : chimneys, cones, needles, pillars and pyramids.
Day 4 Cappadocia (B, D) Today we explore the natural and
historical beauties of Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air
Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. We also visit local handicraft
manufacturers and learn about the traditional art.
Day 5 Cappadocia (B, D) Today we explore the world famous
underground city and Kervansaray in the region. We'll also trek at
the impressive Ihlara Valley, famous for its spectacular
environment and natural beauties.
Day 6 Cappadocia, Antalya (B, D) After breakfast we make our
way to the magnificent Mediterranean coast. In the evening we
arrive in Antalya, one of the most popular restorts in the southern
Turkey.
Day 7 Antalya, Fethiye (B, D) After spending some time in
Antalya, we drive further to Fethiye, the popular summer resort in
Turkey. Afternoon free to start exploring the beauties of the
spectacular Mediterranean coast.
Day 8 Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kayakoy (B, D) Today we depart for
the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz and swim in the tranquil waters of
the Med (if the weather allows). In the afternoon we visit Kayakoy
(Karmylassos), the old Greek town famous for its impressive old
stone houses.
Day 9 Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Kusadasi/Selcuk (B, D)
Early in the morning we drive to Pamukkale and discover the
magnificent white calcium formations at this area and the ancient
city of Hierapolis. In the afternoon we'll continue to
Kusadasi/Selcuk region where we stay overnight.
Day 10 Ephesus (B, D) After breakfast we explore the most
impressive and the best preserved classical Greco-Roman city in the
Mediterranean : Ephesus.
Day 11 Selcuk, Pergamum, Gallipoli (B) Today we continue to
Gallipoli and make our way to Anzac Cove. On our way we visit the
ancient city of Pergamum. We spend the night in the open air at
Gallipoli to prepare ourselves for an unforgetable Dawn Service
experience and commemorate the 93rd anniversary of the legendary
Gallipoli Campaign.
Day 12 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik (D)
Early in the morning we attend the Dawn Service and the national
ceremonies. In the afternoon we make our way to Ayvalik, the
charming Aegean sea resort.
Day 13 Ayvalik (B, D) Free day in this resort town. In the
evening we join the Anzac Barbecue.
Day 14 Ayvalik, Gallipoli, Istanbul (B) After breakfast we
depart for Gallipoli to visit all the sights without the crowds !
Our guide will show us Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk
Bair, Lone Pine and tell us more about the campaign. In the
afternoon we depart for Istanbul.
Day 15 Istanbul (B) Our trip concludes in Istanbul.
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