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ANZAC DAY - 8 day

8 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Istanbul

    Arrival in Istanbul
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  3. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul old city
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Visit St. Sophia Museum
    • Visit historic Hippodrome
    • Explore Grand Bazaar
    • Visit Topkapi Palace
    • Entry to Hagia Irene
    • Entry to the Harem

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish Folklore experience
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    St. Sophia Museum
    Hippodrome
    Grand Bazaar
    Topkapi Palace
    Hagia Irene
  4. Day 3

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided flexible programme in Çanakkale tailored to local conditions
    • Ferry crossing to Anzac Cove
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
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  5. Day 4

    Gallipoli - ANZAC Day

    Gallipoli - ANZAC Day
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Anzac Cove
    • Pre-service programme at 1:30 am
    • 'Spirit of Place' introductory segment at 5:00 am
    • Official Dawn Service at 5:30 am
    • Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine at 10:00 am
    • New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair at 11:30 am
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
    Lone Pine
    Chunuk Bair
  6. Day 5

    Çanakkale to Kusadasi

    Çanakkale to Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Troy Museum
    • Explore ancient city of Troy
    • Walk through city walls
    • View temple and theatre remnants
    • Transfer to Kusadasi
    Landmarks
    Troy
    Troy Museum
  7. Day 6

    Kusadasi - Ephesus and Sirince

    Kusadasi - Ephesus and Sirince
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus Roman ruins
    • Visit to Temple of Artemis
    • Theatre viewing at Ephesus
    • Visit to Sirince former Greek village
    • Traditional carpet village visit
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Theatre of Ephesus
    Sirince
  8. Day 7

    Kusadasi to Istanbul

    Kusadasi to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • View handcrafted leather goods display
    • Visit Pamukkale Travertines
    • Tour Hierapolis
    • Bathe in thermal hot springs
    • Transfer to airport
    • Flight to Istanbul
    • Transfer to hotel
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
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  9. Day 8

    Departure from Istanbul

    Departure from Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last minute sightseeing in Istanbul
    • Shopping in Istanbul

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