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ANZAC DAY - 11 day

11 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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. Day 1

    Arrival in Istanbul

    Arrival in Istanbul
  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul's old city
    • Visit to Blue Mosque
    • Visit to St. Sophia Museum
    • Explore historic Hippodrome
    • Wander through Grand Bazaar
    • Explore Topkapi Palace with entry to Hagia Irene and the Harem

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish Folklore experience - local culture and entertainment evening
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    St. Sophia Museum
    Hippodrome
    Grand Bazaar
    Topkapi Palace
    Hagia Irene
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Çanakkale
    • Flexible programme arranged by guide based on local conditions
    Landmarks
    Anzac Cove
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  4. Day 4

    Gallipoli

    Gallipoli
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli
    • Spirit of Place introductory segment
    • Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine
    • New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli
    Lone Pine
    Chunuk Bair
  5. Day 5

    Çanakkale to Troy to Kusadasi

    Çanakkale to Troy to Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Troy Museum
    • Explore ancient city of Troy (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Walk through city walls
    • View temples and theatres
    Landmarks
    Troy Museum
    Troy
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  6. Day 6

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ephesus
    • Visit to Temple of Artemis
    • Experience the theatre at Ephesus
    • Visit to Sirince village
    • Visit to traditional carpet village
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Sirince
  7. Day 7

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale

    Kusadasi to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • View locally handcrafted leather goods
    • Discover the white calcium terraces (Travertines) at Pamukkale
    • Tour of ancient city of Hierapolis
    • Thermal hot springs experience among ancient columns
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
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  8. Day 8

    Pamukkale to Konya to Cappadocia

    Pamukkale to Konya to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Journey along the Silk Road
    • Visit to Sultanhani Caravanserai
    • Visit to Mevlana Museum in Konya

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Turkish folklore event - local culture and entertainment evening
    Landmarks
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
    Mevlana Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Göreme Valley Open Air Museum
    • View iconic fairy chimneys
    • Explore multi-level underground city
    Landmarks
    Göreme Valley Open Air Museum
  10. Day 10

    Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Ankara to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anitkabir (mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk)

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to internal flight from Kayseri to Istanbul
    Landmarks
    Anitkabir
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Istanbul

    Departure from Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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