Day 1 : 17 April - Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul and meet with shuttle transfer to hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next days of our journey.



 

Day 2 : 18 April - Istanbul Sightseeing (B)

After breakfast we will start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Underground Cistern. In the afternoon we’ll join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe

 

Day 3 : 19 April - Istanbul to Cappadocia (BD)

Today we will depart Istanbul for Cappadocia. Three million years ago 3 active volcanos spewed large amounts of rock and ash in the area. Packed by rainfall, it became porous and is thus easily eroded. The rock is known as tufa and chimneys formed as a result of boulders preventing the tufa beneath them from eroding... The end result being the structures witnessed today.
 

Day 4 : 20 April - Cappadocia Sightseeing (BD)

Besides its natural beauty, Cappadocia was the heart of the Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian, Persian, Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Today we will explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. We’ll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art
 

Day 5 : 21 April - Cappadocia Sightseeing (BD)

After breakfast we’ll head to the spectacular Ihlara Valley and Kervansaray. Today we’ll also explore the impressive “rock-cut” underground city in the region.



 

Day 6 : 22 April - Cappadocia to Pamukkale (BD)

After breakfast we will depart for Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) famous for its unusual and beautiful landscape.




 

Day 7 : 23 April - Pamukkale and Ephesus (BD)

Today we will first visit the ancient town of Hierapolis and the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale. We then head to visit Ephesus, the best preserved classical Greco-Roman city on the Mediterranean. Here we will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsus Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre and the Marble Street. Today we’ll also discover the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In the afternoon we’ll proceed to Kusadasi

Day 8 : 24 April - Troy and Anzac Cove (B)

After breakfast we’ll depart for the legendary ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer’s epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. In the afternoon we’ll cross the Dardanelles and arrive in Eceabat, the nearest town to the Anzac Cove. After spending some time here, we’ll depart for the Dawn Service area in Gallipoli

 

Day 9 : 25 April - Dawn Service and Ceremonies (BL)

Early in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies. After the ceremonies we’ll spend some more hours at the area to learn more about the Gallipoli Campaign. In the afternoon we’ll head our way back to Istanbul.


 

Day 10 : 26 April - End of programme (B)

Our journey will end after breakfast





 

Included in Package Rate

Arrival Istanbul Airport shuttle transfer
Accommodation in 3* superior hotels with breakfasts (B)
Transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking tour coaches
Screening of Anzac historical documentaries and movies enroute
Services of experienced guide licenced by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism
Excursions as per the itinerary, Dawn Service and ceremonies
Lunch pack on Anzac Day (L)
Dinners on route as stated in itinerary (D)
Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul
Commemorative t-shirt

NOT Included

Any entrance fees, flights, visas, travel insurance, extra meals and drinks, items of a personal nature, tips, laundry and other services not stated in the itinerary

  Price: Per Person sharing double/twin room

Adult 279 GBP per person.
Children under 6 years old free

"Itinerary is subject to change if required according to weather and/or other circumstances."