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ANZAC Day 2009 Budget 5 days itinerary
>>>BOOK THIS TOUR<<< Tour Description: This tour is suitable for those on a tight budget or time frame who would like to experience Gallipoli, the ANZAC Service and a great Turkish adventure, including an Istanbul City Tour and optional ANZAC Party and BBQ in Gallipoli, inclusive of all entrance fees, 3 star accommodation and professional English speaking guides who have the insight, knowledge and experience to give you the best ANZAC tour money can buy. Optional activities are also available for added experience All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of all your travel needs! Please note: We are not a ticket selling website, you are talking directly to the tour operator. Take your chance :) |
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 Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Istanbul - Wednesday 22nd April 2009
Welcome to Turkey. Today is your arrival day. Airport transfers are available from Ataturk International Airport during the hours of 08:00am til 10:00pm. Transfers will be made to your hotel where you will be met by your tour guide and checked into your room. Optional Tour - 1001 Turkish Night departs from hotel lobby at 08:00pm to the event. Includes Turkish dinner, drinks and entertainment. Note: Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be arranged at extra cost. Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour - Thursday 23rd April 2009 (Breakfast included) We depart from the hotel at 08:30am for the Istanbul city tour. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the tour you have the option to experience the Bosphorus cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe.
For those who have arrived in good time we have a ANZAC Party scheduled for tonight. This is an optional activity at an extra cost. Party Information
Day 3 - Gallipoli Tour - Friday 24 April 2009 (Breakfast included) - dinner is optional We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00am (4.5 hours drive). A stop will be provided on the way down for supplies. We start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula a little after midday. We will visit Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, Beach Cemetery, Unknown Soldier Monument, Lone Pine Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial, The Nek, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. At approx 09:30pm we will depart to take our seats for the Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove. Day 4 - Gallipoli Dawn Service - Saturday 25 April 2009 Dawn Service Pictures in chronological order
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 94 years ago when our ancestors landed. 04:30am Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove More info: ANZAC Commemorative Site 10:30am Australian National Service 11:45am Turkish National Service 01:00pm New Zealand National Service After the services (approx 03:00pm) we will drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hours drive). Day 5 - Istanbul - End of Tour - Sunday 26 April 2009 (Breakfast included) Today your tour is over. Please make your own arrangements for departure remembering that your hotel will need you to check out before midday. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TAT Tours Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TAT Tours Turkey. Tour Inclusions: . 3 breakfasts (in Istanbul only) . Professional English speaking tour guide throughout . All transportation by private a/c tour coach . 3 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul . Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand) . All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary . Arrival airport transfers between 08:00am and 10:00pm TOUR PRICE: 5% discounts on early booking or 10% off full payments! ANZAC TOUR PRICES: (Based on double, twin or triple share) Euro 172.00 per person GBP 139.00 per person Single supplement: Euro 210.00 per person GBP 169.00 per person Additional ANZAC Tour Options: Please click for detail pages (new window) Traditional Turkish Night - 1001 night Bosphorus Cruise ANZAC PARTY on the 23rd in Istanbul Turkish Bath ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner
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