KUSADASI INFORMATION:
KUSADASI SERVICES:
Anzac Tour - (8 Days/7 Nights) 2012
TOUR DETAILS:
Anzac Day Tour (8
Days/7 Nights)
The eight day Anzac tour
is ideal for those
people who wish to
attend the Anzac Day
commemorations but also
have plans for onward
travel around Turkey or
wish to visit the Greek
Islands. The tour
includes Istanbul and
Gallipoli and finishes
in Kusadasi.
Day One: 21st April -
Arrival in Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! You
will be greeted with
hospitality at the
Atatürk International
Airport by a Sammy's
Travel representative
and driven into the
heart of the old city
where you can rest and
relax for the remainder
of the day. Tonight at
‘Welcome Drinks’ in your
hotel you can meet the
rest of your tour group.
Overnight:
Istanbul.
Day Two: 22nd April -
Istanbul City Tour
This morning we partake
in a fully guided tour
of the only city to span
two continents. We will
visit the Hagia (St.)
Sophia, one of the
greatest marvels of
architecture,
constructed as a
basilica in the 6th
century by Emperor
Justinian. Blue Mosque,
facing Hagia Sophia,
famous with its blue
Iznik tiles and unique
with 6 minarets, built
in the name of Sultan
Ahmet. Hippodrome,
center of sportive
(chariot races,
athletics) events and
political activities of
the old city. Obelisk of
heodosius, Serpentine
Column, German Fountain
of Wilhelm II
are
the monuments decorating
Hippodrome. Underground
Cistern (Yerebatan
Sarayı) In this
historical place one
discovers the grandiose
nature of the past when
touring through
Istanbul's largest and
most magnificent
underground Cistern.
Built by Emperor
Justinian in the 6th
century to supply water
to the near-by palace
complex, the cistern has
a total of 336 decorated
columns.
Overnight:
Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast.
Day Three: 23rd April
- Istanbul to Gallipoli
After an early breakfast
we drive to the World
War I Battlefield of
Gallipoli stopping along
the way to pick up
refreshments for lunch.
You will also have an
opportunity to watch
“Gallipoli” the movie so
you get a feel for the
type of people who
fought in this war and
to help you picture
conditions 93 years ago.
This afternoon on a
fully guided tour, you
will visit the Kabatepe
War Museum, Anzac Cove,
Hell Spit Cemetery, Lone
Pine, The Nek, and
Chunuk Bair War
memorial. Your guide
will reveal stories of
battle woes and will
bring alive the
legend of the Anzac's.
By visiting the
peninsula on the 23rd
April we get to spend
more time exploring
without the crowds from
other tours that arrive
on the 24th. This
evening we will travel
to our luxurious
accommodation, where an
all-you-can-eat buffet
dinner awaits
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals: Breakfast
& Dinner.
Day Four: 24th April
Sleep till late and rise
to a full breakfast.
Then the day is yours to
partake in number of the
many activities offered
at this resort.
Activities include;
bathing in the waters of
the outdoor pool,
relaxing at the beach.
Play football, tennis,
basketball, volleyball
or just strolling around
the gardens and parks.
You will have the chance
to swim in the nearby
thermal water pool at
Adramis Thermal Hotel.
Make sure you get plenty
of rest because ANZAC
day will be a long busy
day. A buffet dinner
will be served so you
can fill up before
departing for Gallipoli
l
ate
afternoon.
We arrive at Anzac Cove
to ensure we get a good
spot for the dawn
service. Don't forget
your sleeping bags, warm
clothes, wet weather
gear and torches because
Gallipoli is still as
dark and cold tonight as
it was 93 years ago when
your ancestors landed.
Overnight: Anzac
Cove
Meals: Breakfast
& Dinner.
Day Five: 25th April
- Anzac Day at Gallipoli
At first light the day
begins with the Dawn
Service held at the
ANZAC Commemorative
Site, which will be
followed by the
Australian and New
Zealand memorial
services held at Lone
Pine and Chunuk Bair
respectively. Today is
the reason you came to
Turkey, to commemorate
the sacrifice your
forefathers have made.
Emotions run high and
this evening you will
travel back to your
hotel, arriving there in
the late evening.
Overnight:
Edremit
Meals: Lunch Box
& Dinner.
Day Six: 26th April -
Edremit to Kusadasi
After waking feeling
recharged we depart for
the seaside town of
Kusadasi. As this area
boasts a reputation as
one of the most
important carpet weaving
regions we will stop at
Selçuk for a
demonstration of this
ancient and traditional
craft. After you have
checked in to your
Kusadasi hotel you may
have an optional
traditional Turkish bath
to be washed and
massaged by a pair of
expert hands.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast&
Dinner.
Day Seven: 27th April
- Ephesus Tour
Today we will visit one
of the best-preserved
ruins in the
world....Ephesus. We
tour this amazing site
and wonder at the people
who built and walked
through this ancient
city. We will also visit
the House of Virgin
Mary, (supposedly where
St. John brought her to
live out her final
days), Temple of Artemis
(one of the 7 wonders of
the ancient world).
After the tour, we will
stop at Selçuk for a
fashion parade and
information on Turkey's
famous leather
production.
Overnight:
Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast&
Dinner.
Day Eight: 28th April
- End of Tour
After breakfast our tour
finishes and we bid
farewell to our new
found friends. 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. If
you would like us to
arrange your onward
travel from Kusadasi or
return bus/flight ticket
to Istanbul we can do
this for you.
Meals: Breakfast.
Includes:
Welcome cocktail
2 Breakfasts, 1 Anzac
Lunch.
Professional licensed
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 Transfers from
Ataturk Airport on 23rd
April between 07:30 -
24:00.
OPTIONAL EVENTS AND
TOURS
TURKISH NIGHT 1001 /
WELCOME PARTY - ISTANBUL
BOSPHORUS CRUISE / HALF
DAY OR FULL DAY -
ISTANBUL ANZAC DAY BBQ -
GALLIPOLI
TURKISH BATH / HAMAM
SHOPPING TOUR / SPECIAL
INTEREST.
Excludes:
Meals unless stated.
Drinks.
Flight Tickets.
Arrival Transfers from
Sabiha Gokcen Airport
and all departure
transfers.
Personal Expenses.
Important Notice !!!
Please, don't forget to
bring your sleeping bag.
Itineraries subject to
change according to
weather and/or daily
circumstances.
Single supplement
availability is limited.
Arrivals at 21st April
or before please contact
for your transfer and
hotel accommodation at
info@kusadasionlinebooking.com
The Tour Included:
Hotel - Transfer - Guide
RATE: Euro /
Dollar per person
(includes dinner,
unlimited drinks,
animation, Turkish night
shows).
reservation