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Tour Itinerary Start Date: 23/04/09 Finish Date: 26/04/09 Start: Istanbul Finish: Istanbul or Eceabat (depending on personal travel arrangements) Places Visited: Istanbul – Gallipoli Duration: 4 Days – 3 Nights Price: Double/Twin/Triple : £149.00 - Single: £189.00 If you are travelling alone and would prefer to pay the lower rate then we can match you up with someone of the same gender to share a twin/triple room (Subject to Availability). · Includes all entrance fees, · Transportation in a fully Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking new model Luxury Coach, · Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour, · FREE T-Shirt, · A range of Gallipoli documentaries & movies to watch during bus journeys, · FREE Flashlight for the dark night at the Dawn Service and to take home with you, · Anzac Day memorial services at Gallipoli, · All accommodation as per itinerary in 3 & 4 star hotels, · We have Turkish, Australian and New Zealand staff who have good knowledge of Gallipoli and Turkey, · Private Security, · No camping! No hidden extra costs. Don't wake up to Nightmares, · We have been running Anzac tours for many years and know what Anzac day in Gallipoli is all about. Day One: Thursday 23rd April - Arrival in Istanbul Welcome to Turkey and the beginning of your Anzac tour! Once you have checked into your hotel (Please note check in times vary between hotels but are normally no earlier than noon) you have the rest of the day free to explore Istanbul and you will meet your guide later that evening who will give you information about the tour and answer any questions you might have. If you arrive into Ataturk International Airport on the 23rd April then your tour includes an airport transfer to your hotel and you will be met at the airport by the Sammy's Travel team. Paid airport transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul on the 23rd April are also available at certain times (Please see FAQs) and if arriving by alternative means then you will be provided details of your hotel in April by email so you can make your own way there to start your tour. Overnight: Istanbul Day Two: Friday 24th April - Istanbul to Gallipoli After breakfast we will take in this amazing city through a guided tour which will include the following: - Golden Horn - Saray Burnu for Panoramic views of Istanbul - Visiting Hagia (St.) Sophia - Visiting the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome After the city tour you will have a lunch break before departing for Gallipoli and on the way your guide will give you some information about the Gallipoli region and the battles that took place so when you visit the various sites on Anzac Day you will understand their importance. You will also have an opportunity to watch a documentary or movie about the Gallipoli campaign so you get a feel for the type of people who fought in this war and to help you picture conditions 94 years ago. Upon arriving near Gallipoli there will be time for a dinner break before we make our way to Anzac Cove for the overnight stay at the cove. Overnight: Anzac Cove Meals Included: Breakfast Important: Please bring a day pack for carrying things with you overnight at Anzac Cove and the next day in Gallipoli as once you put your main luggage on the coach on the morning of the 24th in Istanbul you will not have chance to access it again until arriving back in Istanbul on the evening of the 25th. Your main luggage will be securely locked away in the coach overnight. Please also note that the weather in Anzac Cove overnight can get very cold so we suggest you bring sleeping bags, blankets and warm clothing for this stay and even a wet weather jacket in the event that it rains. Day Three: Saturday 25th April - ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Istanbul) At first light you will experience the Dawn Service, a truly moving experience for everyone. You will hear tributes and tales of your fellow countrymen and join the many thousands who make the pilgrimage to Gallipoli to remember the fallen. After the Dawn Service you will make your way to the various sites for the different commemorations. First is the Australian Service at Lone Pine and then the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair. After the New Zealand service we will board the bus (either at Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair) and head to Eceabat where we will have a short break for something to eat and refreshments. After this short break we will continue to Istanbul arriving in the late evening. Overnight: Istanbul Important: Those who wish to leave the tour early to carry on their own travels around Turkey and not return to Istanbul can do so in Eceabat where they can catch a ferry to Canakkale on the main land. Please note that this is a personal choice and no part of the tour will be refunded or discounted if you wish to do so. Day Four: Sunday 26th April - Tour Finishes After breakfast the tour finishes and we bid farewell to our new found friends and exchange e-mails. Wherever you are heading to next you will take unforgettable memories and a new understanding of this country that plays such an important part in your history. Meals Included: Breakfast Tour Includes: Arrival Airport Transfers Arrival airport transfers are free for customers arriving at Ataturk International Airport between 8am and midnight on the 23rd April. For full details on how our airport transfers work and getting to your hotel on the first day of the tour then please see the FAQ section. IMPORTANT: It is essential that customers who wish to use our transfer service send us full flight details including airline name, flight number, terminal number, arrival time. It is your responsibility to ensure we have this information before 7th April 2009 otherwise we cannot guarantee that a transfer will be available. Accommodation: 2 X Istanbul (3 Star), 1 X Night Anzac Cove Meals: 2 X Breakfast Transport: Air Conditioned (Non Smoking) Coach All Entrance Fees Professional English speaking Guide Istanbul City Tour (included entrance fee) Anzac Day Memorial Services Tour Excludes: Meals unless stated Departure Airport Transfers Drinks Flight Tickets Personal Expenses Tips for the guides and drivers Important Information: If you wish to arrive in Istanbul earlier than the 23rd or stay longer than the 26th then we can arrange pre & post tour accommodation for you although we have limited availability of this. The cost of this is £20 for a Double/Twin/Triple or £30 for a single room. Please indicate that you require this when making your booking. If you are travelling alone and would prefer to pay the lower rate then we can match you up with someone of the same gender to share a twin/triple room (Subject to Availability).

4 Day Anzac Day Tour - Samyeli Travel Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Gallipoli Anzac Day Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 4 Days Leaves: Istanbul Returns to: Istanbul Full Itinerary What To Bring Camera Sleeping Bag Rucksack Hat Sunblock Comfortable Footwear Warm Clothing Waterproof Clothing Included In Price Tour Guide Entry Fees Accommodation Accommodation Provided: - 3 Star Hotel Single Room Supplement: 80.00 USD Category: Anzac Day Fitness Required Moderate

4 Day Anzac Day Tour - Samyeli Travel Istanbul, Turkey

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour SAMYELI TRAVEL About Samyeli Travel: SAMYELI Travel ANZAC Day Tour. SAMYELI Travel have 11 different Anzac Day Tours and all tours are ....Includes all entrance fees, and many meals. The difference with our tours is that we do not camp or stay in hostels and we stay at 3 & 4 star hotels, which includes a rest day on 24/04 at a 4 star thermal resort south of Canakkale as we prepare for the evening journey back to ANZAC COVE to get a good viewing spot for the dawn service. We also tour the Battlefields on 23/04 as opposed to 24/04, the reason being that it is a lot less crowded and we are ensured all sites and memorials will be open and accessible by our tour groups on this day. We understand the importance of this day and we carefully select our guides based on 3 factors: 1, knowledge of the Gallipoli campaign 2, knowledge of Turkey 3, grasp on the English language We have a very friendly and competent team that will make every effort to consider your ANZAC Tours individual wishes and so make your visit to Turkey a memorable one. We will be very pleased if you would consider utilizinig our services for your future ANZAC tours of Turkey. About Samyeli Travel As Samyeli Travel Agency, we are based right near the Port in Kusadasi and specialise in providing quality shore excursions to historical sites and other areas over 10 years. We have a selection of tours which include Ephesus Ruins, Temple of Artemis, Grand Theatre, Odeaon, House of Virgin Mary, St. John Bassilica, Sirince Village, Isabey Mosque, Terrace Houses, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Undergraund Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Dolmabahce Palace, Kariye Museum, Grand Covered Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Bazaar, Camlica Hill, ect... We use brand new vans and the comfort and enjoyment of our guests is our number one priority and for this reason we only use luxury transportation and professional guides in a variety of languages. Please view our main tour programmes below for your Ephesus and Istanbul Tours and also fell free to ask a tailor made tour for your needs. FAQs For Samyeli Travel Ask us a question