4 Day ANZAC Tour Istanbul, Turkey From Egypt Highlights

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Tour Itinerary Day 1 – Istanbul – Wednesday 23 April 2008 Welcome cocktail included Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Welcome cocktail at 730pm at the hotel. Tonight nearly every tour group will have arrived. We have a welcome ANZAC Party arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 9-11pm! Overnight at 3 Star Hotel in Istanbul. Note!! Free transfers are available from Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout today. Please confirm your flight details in advance. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are at extra cost. Day 2 – Gallipoli - Dawn Service – Thursday 24 April 2008 Breakfast and Lunch Included We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00 (4.5 hour drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch. We will have a ANZAC lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. We then start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. We visit Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After the tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe again for our big ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner (optional). Prior to dinner we will stop at a supermarket for additional supplies for our overnight stay at ANZAC Cove. To those who decline the fantastic buffet BBQ dinner, this will be your only stop for dinner also. After dinner at approx 21.30 pm we will depart for the Dawn Service. Overnight Anzac Cove. Day 3- Gallipoli Dawn Service – Friday 25 April 2008 Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and cold today as it was 93 years ago when your ancestors landed. 04:30 Dawn Service. 10:30 Australian National service 11.45 Turkish National Service 13:00 New Zealand National service After the Services (approx 3pm) we will drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hour drive). Overnight 3star Hotel Istanbul. Day 4- Istanbul Tour - The End – Saturday 26 April 2008 Breakfast included After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Egypt Highlights Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing us Tour Options/Adds-On TRADITIONAL TURKISH NIGHT Please check you Itineraries for available dates PRICE: € 40.00 per person in Istanbul and € 30.00 in Cappadocia In an Oriental atmosphere, enjoy the "Kanun", typical Turkish musical instruments; discover the delights of a typical "Fasil" orchestra; and then a program extravaganza to experience the flavor of words and customs of Turkish folklore and belly dancing whilst enjoying traditional Turkish food. General Program for the Evening Dinner is served throughout the show. Turkish Classical Dinner Music Folklor Traditional Costum Show Belly Dancer International Singer Whirling Dervishes (cappadeocia only) The Turkish Night is available in both Istanbul and Cappadocia. Both shows are very different in style. As they explore different ethnic regions of Turkey. THE BOSPHOROUS CRUISE Only available on the 23rd April for Silver Tour Groups PRICE: € 25.00 per person A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Çiragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortaköy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortaköy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. ANZAC PARTY Available on the evening of the 23rd of April (open to anyone thats coming to Turkey) PRICE: € 30.00 per person Come and join us to celebrate your arrival to Turkey and the commemoration of the Anzac Services. Were putting a Party together and we want you to join us. The date is set for the 23rd of April and more information will follow as it comes in. €30 per person will buy you unlimited alcohol including Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, Beer, Raký, red and white wine. Its going to be huge TURKISH BATH (HAMAM) Available anytime in Istanbul or on the 26th of April in Kusadasi PRICE: € 15.00 per person Taking a Turkish bath firstly involves relaxing in a room (known as the warm room) that is heated by a continuous flow of hot dry air allowing the bather to perspire freely. Bathers may then move to an ever hotter room (known as the hot room) before splashing themselves with cold water. After performing a full body wash and receiving a massage, bathers finally retire to the cooling-room for a period of relaxation. For those that are only coming for the Anzac Services or are unable to take the time off we offer the Hamam in Istanbul. For those that are coming to enjoy Turkey as well as the Anzac Services we offer the Hamam in the Beautiful coastal city of Kusadasi ANZAC DAY BBQ BUFFET DINNER Available before we head to Anzac cove for the long night ahead of the dawn services PRICE: € 10.00 per person "Drinks excluded" MENU STARTERS Turkish savoury pancake (Gozleme) 4 different fillings Spinach, Cheese, Potato, Meat MAIN SELECTION AND SALADS BBQ chicken BBQ shish kebab (meat skewers) Vegetarian shish kebab (vegetable skewers) BBQ kofte (meatballs) Hot rice Potato salad Egg and bean salad Green salad cold Turkish mezze – Dolma Selection of breads Selection of dressings TURKISH DESSERT E mail addresss is tours@egypthighlights.com Tel : 002 010 560 32 97 www.egypthighlights.com

4 Day ANZAC Tour Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Istanbul Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 4 Days Leaves: Istanbul Returns to: Istanbul Full Itinerary What To Bring Camera Towel Hat Sunblock Swimwear Comfortable Footwear Change of Clothes Warm Clothing Included In Price . Welcome cocktail . 2 Breakfasts, 1 Anzac Lunch . Professional English speaking tour guide throughout . All transportation by private a/c tour coach . 2 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul . Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand) . All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary . Free airport - hotel transfers from Ataturk Airport on the 23rd between 07:30 - midnight . Free return airport transfer services to Ataturk Airport on the 26th at: 08:00, 13:00 & 18:00 ** Excluded in this tour ** . Visa . Drinks . Tipping . International airfares Accommodation Provided: - 3 Star Hotel Category: Anzac Day Fitness Required Low

4 Day ANZAC Tour Istanbul, Turkey

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