6 day official Anzac Day 2020 tour, beginning and ending in Istanbul. On this tour package, you will explore the dizzying sights of Istanbul and be shown around the battlegrounds and memorial sites of Gallipoli, as well as attending the Anzac Day 2020 cemeronies at Anzac Cove. Also included is a tour of the historic city of Troy. The tour starts and ends in Istanbul.
The package includes: - Ataturk airport transfer on arrival - Professional guided tours in Istanbul, Gallipoli & Troy - Dawn Service, Australian and New Zealand Ceremonies - All transportation with A/C non-smoking buses - 5 breakfast, 2 lunch - 1 night accommodation in Eceabat - 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul - Entrance fees per itinerary
Note:
- The airport transfers in Istanbul are for Ataturk Airport only. If you are flying in or out of Sabiha Gokcen Airport there will be 30 euro per person / per transfer additional costs involved.
- Sleeping bags or blankets are not provided on Commemorative site.
Welcome to Turkey!
Today you will arrive at Istanbul airport and we will organize transport to your hotel. You will have the day to relax and explore before beginning your tour of Istanbul tomorrow.
Overnight Istanbul.
08:30 am - Pick up for Istanbul Old City Tour
Visiting
- Hagia Sophia Museum
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Topkapi Palace
- Hippodrome
17:00 pm - Tour finishes.
Overnight Istanbul.
06:30 am - 07:00 am - Pick up from your accommodation
Depart for Eceabat (Gallipoli region) by non-smoking, A/C minibus
12:00 pm - Arrive in Eceabat and restaurant lunch in Eceabat
13:00 pm - Fully guided regular Gallipoli tour
Visiting
Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery
ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery
ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels)
Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
18:00 pm - Check in at your hotel
Overnight Eceabat or Canakkale
07:30 am - Breakfast at the hotel
Troy Tour 8:00 - 12:00
08:00 am - Departure for fully guided regular Troy tour
Visiting
The Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars
The 3700-year-old city walls
Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C.
The Bouleuterion (Senate Building), The Odeon (Concert Hall)
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX
Free Time 12:00 - 20:00
After your tour of the ancient city of Troy, you will have the rest of the day free to rest before your departure for Anzac Cove for the commencement of the Dawn Service. If you wish you may use this time to visit the many famous attractions in nice coastal town including Cimenlik castle, various beaches (Habbele Plaji), and museums (Canakkale Naval Museum).
20:00 pm - Depart for Anzac Cove: Once we arrive at Anzac Cove we will head through to the grandstands and sleeping grounds where we will settle in for the night. Documentaries are played on the big screen throughout the night.
Overnight Anzac Cove
A lunch box is provided for today.
05:30 - The Dawn Service begins. Afterwards, we head up to Lone Pine for the Australian Ceremony
10:30 - Australian National Ceremony at Lone Pine. Continue up to Chunuk Bair.
11:30 - New Zealand National Ceremony at Chunuk Bair
Afterwards, you will return to Eceabat and then be transported back to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul.
Your tour ends today in Istanbul. If you require our assistance for touring more of Turkey beyond Istanbul and Gallipoli, we are happy to help!
End of tour.
STANDARD: Standard style accommodation in Turkey is your where
you will find basic style guesthouses and/or hostels that have a variety of
private rooms and some dorm rooms. The rooms will be clean but basic with no
extras found within. Most standard style accommodation options would be 1-2
star equivalent.
Type of accommodations at this range: Guesthouse, Boutique guesthouse, Hostels, 1* and 2* Hotels.
TOP END: Top End style accommodation in Turkey is where you
will find 3-5 star equivalent. Here you will get a mix of larger style hotel
rooms to smaller boutique places that will have clean, comfortable rooms with a
little extra.
Type of accommodations at this range: Boutique Hotels, 3*, 4* and 5* Hotels.
PREMIUM: Premium Luxury accommodation in Turkey is your 5 star and similar hotels.
This can include your large chain hotels and you will also find a variety of
smaller locally run Luxury Boutique places that are full of charm and worth the extra
dollar.
Type of accommodations at this range: Premium Boutique +4* and +5* Hotels.