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This tour is for those who want to visit Anzac Day, Troy and Gallipoli in a short time, but travel in style. Enjoy our Istanbul City tour, Gallipoli, The Anzac Dawn Services, Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, and free time to explore Assos. Also including arrival airport transfers from Ataturk airport, air-conditioned coach transport throughout, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, 5 star accommodation at the Dedaman Hotel and professional English speaking tour guides who have the insight, knowledge and experience to give you the best Anzac Tour money can buy. We will make your trip a lifetime memory. All you need to do is book with us and we will take care of all your travel needs!

DAY 1 - ISTANBUL – Tuesday 21 April 2009

Welcome to Turkey!!! Today is your arrival day. Airport transfers are available from Ataturk International Airport during the hours of 8am till 11pm. Transfers will be made to your Hotel where you will be met by your Tour guide and checked into your room at The Dedeman Hotel.

Optional Activity - Traditional Turkish 1001 entertainment. You can meet our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The evening starts at 830pm.

Note!! Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are unavailable as are transfers for those arriving outside of the transfer window..

DAY 2 - ISTANBUL CITY TOUR - Wednesday 22 April 2009

Breakfast Included

We depart from the hotel at 0830 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.

This afternoon there is the option of joining us as we enjoy a Bosphorous Cruise.  

DAY 3 - GALLIPOLI AND TROY TOUR – Thursday 23 April 2009

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Included
We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00 (4.5 Hour Drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch and have an Anzac lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. We then start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australia 's Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chun uk -Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After the Gallipoli tour, we depart at for the ancient city of Troy. (approx. 1.5 hour drive including ferry).
Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy we drive to our Boutique Hotel in Assos. (1 hour drive) Dinner at the Hotel.

DAY 4 - FREE DAY IN ASSOS - ANZAC COVE – Friday 24 April 2009

Breakfast and dinner Included

The day is yours to enjoy, relax and have fun with your new friends, or get some sleep before the dawn service! There is also much to see in Assos if you want to sightsee. Your tour guide will provide you with ideas of where to visit. Luggage can be kept at this Hotel as you will return to stay here tomorrow night. If you wish to buy snacks for the overnight camp, today is best time to do it. There are also some food and drink stalls available at Anzac Cove. Tonight at 18:30pm we will meet back at the hotel for our buffet dinner before heading to Anzac Cove for the Dawn Services. Overnight Anzac Cove.

DAY 5 - GALLIPOLI DAWN SERVICE – Saturday 25 April 2009

Breakfast and dinner Included

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 years ago when your ancestors landed.
04:30 Dawn Service. 
10:30 Australian National service
11.45 Turkish National Service
13:00 New Zealand National service
After the Services (approx 3pm) we will drive back to Istanbul at The Dedaman Hotel

DAY 6-  ISTANBUL – THE END – 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.

Tour Inclusions:

. 5 Breakfasts, 2 Hotel dinner
. Professional English speaking tour guide
. All transportation by Private air-conditioned bus service
. 3 nights, 5 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul at The Dedeman Hotel
. 1 night Boutique hotel accommodation in Assos
. All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
. Arrival airport transfers between 8am and 11pm

Tour Price:

5% Discounts on Early booking or 10% off full Payments!
GBP £359.00 per person (Based on double, triple or twin share)
GBP £489.00 per person (Single Room)