ANZAC is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the formation created in December 1914 by grouping the Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Expeditionary Force stationed in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant-General William Birdwood. Initially the term 'Australasian Corps' had been mooted for this force, but there was a reluctance among both Australians and New Zealanders to lose their separate identities completely.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the old city. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul old city, twilight cruise. After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Tonight, an evening you won't forget on the moonlight cruise along the mighty Bosphorus, drinks for sale. Overnight Istanbul. Breakfast.
Day 3: Istanbul - Gallipoli Peninsula. Depart for Gallipoli early morning and head towards the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli for a fully guided tour of this now serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Anzac Cove and Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Straight after the tour we head for the site of the dawn service to get a good spot. Tonight, soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars waiting for the break of dawn. Overnight at Dawn Service. Breakfast.
Day 4: Anzac Day at Gallipoli. Awake before sunrise to the Anzac Dawn Service and commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. Also attend the Australian and/or New Zealand Memorial services at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Overnight Kucukkuyu. Dinner.
Day 5: Acropolis of Pergamum. Leaving Kucukkuyu, you head south towards Bergama for a fully guided tour of the magnificent acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers - a night you won't forget! Overnight Kusadasi. Breakfast.
Day 6: Kusadasi, Ephesus. Stand in awe at the technology once used in Roman times, with a tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and after Ephesus we go to a leather goods display. We also visit a Turkish carpet village and learn how carpets are made by hand and the historical and cultural context in which this folk art has blossomed. Overnight Kusadasi. Breakfast and dinner.
Day 7: Bursa, Silk bazaar. Today we head north to the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa. See the Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque) and the authentic Silk Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. Breakfast.
Days 8: Istanbul. After breakfast our tour concludes and we bid farewell to our new friends. This afternoon, perhaps try your hand at bargaining in the famous Grand Bazaar. Breakfast.
Note: Please, don't forget to bring your sleeping bag!
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- 6 nights accommodation in 3 star/special class hotels with breakfast
- 6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Twilight Bosphorus cruise party
- Commemorative gift
Price Excludes:
- Entrance fees to the various sites
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