The Anzac Day Bronze 7 day Tour:
(all prices are based on Per person on a twin sharing basis if your are unable to get flights that fit in with your tour schedule then we can arrange extra nights in a hotel that will accommodate for this The Anzac Tour is only once each year in April)

7 DAY ANZAC TOUR:
based on two sharing a twin bedded 3 star hotel room, for passengers who are travelling alone and don’t want to share the room (single supplement is 25%)
AT A GLANCE:
The 7 day is ideal for those that want to do the Anzac Pilgrimage. After a long day at Gallipoli then spend some time relaxing on the beach at Ayvalik this Anzac tour includes some great sightseeing locations of Troy and Pergamum, The Acropolis and Ascleplion. Pergamum is famous for its temple of Zeus; The Trojaneum and the theatre are still here. This is great value for money if you need extra days we can arrange further accommodation in Istanbul before the 22nd or after the 28th @ an extra £14 pp/pn (3 star hotel with breakfast)
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Tour starts Istanbul - ends Istanbul
3 star hotels (no cheap hostels, no camp sites), nearly new coaches, Bosphorous cruise (Istanbul) Anzac info booklet and Gallipoli map. Professional guides, site seeing of Troy and Pergamum. 24/7 help line in Turkey. And don’t forget….if the weather is good then it’s…SUN SEA SAND at our beach hotel in Ayvalik.

FULL ITINERARY:
Day 1: 22.04.04
Arriving 2 Istanbul > Getting to your hotel > check in.
First part
All the hotels are 3 stars. Arrival Istanbul Airport.
During the 22nd April (between 10.30am - 23.30 hrs) a GOTURKISH representative will be at meeting point 1 at the arrivals section at Istanbul Airport (arrival times of Turkish airways).The representative is available to greet you into Istanbul and assist you with directions to your hotel.
All bronze passengers will get a guide information sheet…Getting to your hotel from the airport (tell you in plain and simple English the ‘easiest and cheapest ways to your hotel’ / by airport coach, by taxi, by train).
It’s easy and cheap getting to the hotels.
Airport to hotel is only 20 - 25 min by taxi, 30 min by airport train. Cost approx. is only £5-£10 pp (depending on the size of the group. The cost is about £10 for single travellers travelling alone who take a taxi).
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Day 2: 23.04.04
Istanbul > Free day to visit the famous sites and sounds of Istanbul
The hotels we use are no more than approx. 30min (2-5 minutes by tram) Walking distance to most of the famous tourist sites like the Byzantium Hippodrome / Blue Mosque / Hagia Sophia / Topkapi Palace / Grand Bazaar -
Don’t forget … Turkish Anzac Gala night at the famous Chakil restaurant on the night of the 23rd of April:
At approx 20.00 we pick you up at your hotel 4 the Turkish - Anzac Gala night. They'll be a 3 course meal, 2 belly dancers, folklore dancers from different regions of Turkey, entertainers, live music - and first glass of local wine is free.
The Gala night starts with the national anthems of Australia, NZ and Turkey...then its pure entertainment. Starts at 20.30hrs till midnight.
The Gala Ball is at the Chakil 'The most famous show house in Istanbul'...No tickets at door, (the normal door price is $70 USD our special price is only £20 pp) Please come to enjoy the belly dancers, folklore dancers, the dervishes. More Drinks are available - just ask the waiters... DONT MISS IT...!!!
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Day 4 - 25.04.04
TODAY IS ANZAC DAY GALLIPOLI > SERVICES > Eceabat
First part
At 22 - 23.00 hr. our coaches will take you to the sight of the dawn parade or (OUR TIP: grab the best seating spots at Gallipoli as soon as we get there....take a sleeping bag / or warm floor blanket / bring an umbrella / small torch ) You’re now at Gallipoli . It's dark, cold just as it was 89 years ago...
Second part
You'll attend the dawn service - between 05.00 - 05.30 Australians then go to Lone Pine (Australian service area… 12.00 - 12.40. So, in reality you have at least 5 hours to wonder around and explore trenches and other memorial sites. New Zealanders are advised to head for Chunuk Bair, 'again, take this opportunity to explore the trenches, memorial sights and whole atmosphere at Gallipoli. The services at Chunuk Bair start at 13.40 and ending at approx. 14.10
Third part
We will meet up at our rendezvous point at 15.00 hr and depart for Ayvalik via Troy. According to the 3rd century AD writer Philostratus, Troy was haunted by the ghosts of the great heroes who had lived, fought and died there. Troy is home to the many myths and legends of Classical Greek and Pre-Hellenic Mythology. After Troy you go to Ayvalik and check into our 3 star beach resort hotel. Buffet dinner is available at our beach hotel.
(Buffet self serve dinner at hotel is included – drinks available to purchase)
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Day 5 - 26.04.04
Ayvalik – Free day to rest at this charming sea side resort.
Have breakfast. Relax... Free day. Enjoy early summer at this lovely beach resort go for a stroll around this charming little Mediterranean town.
(Breakfast and dinner at hotel is included drinks with dinner is available to purchase)

Day 6: 27.04.03
Ayvalik - Pergamon - Istanbul
After Breakfast we Transfer to Pergamon. Visit Pergamum, the famous Acropolis and the Asclepion. The Acropolis and Asclepion, Pergamum is famous for its temple of Zeus. Later we transfer back to Istanbul. Evening arrival to Istanbul and Check into 3 stars our hotel.
(Breakfast at hotel is included)
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Day 7: 28.04.04
ISTANBUL – Ends after breakfast.
Breakfast - Your Tour ends after breakfast in Istanbul on the 28th.
(Breakfast at hotel is included)

Extra night’s accommodation to suit your flight schedule.
Pre / post accommodation is available (hotel accommodation before the 23rd of April)
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What’s included?
• 5 night in 3 star hotel accommodation
• how to get to your hotel guide sheet
• 5 Breakfast
• Istanbul tourist map – Istanbul guide book
• Travel helpers on coach
• Bosphorous cruise
• Transfer 2 Gallipoli
• Full Gallipoli site plan / history notes - descriptive and colour
• Sightseeing of Troy – trosian horse, troy museum
• Sightseeing of Pergamum, Acropolis and the Asclepion

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