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'ANZAC Day Tour 2014 - The Brigadier Tour'
14 - Day itinerary
Welcome to Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group.
Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, the Archeological museum and the Hippodrome.
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast, drive to the nation's capital, Ankara, visit the Mausoleum of Turkey's first President, Ataturk and learn a little about why he is so revered in this country. With Ankara behind us, we head for the surreal moonscape of Cappadocia.
Goreme, Underground city
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag, Uchisar castle and one of the fascinating underground cities, home to early Christians who hid underground from Roman persecution. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Konya, Caravansary
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along an ancient Silk Road for the stunning Mediterranean Coast. We take time out along the way to visit Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museum in Konya.
Aspendos
Tour the ancient ruins of Perge with its impressive stadium walls and Aspendos, known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, today.
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Leaving the coast behind we drive inland today to visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient resort city overlooking the terraces.
Aphrodisias, Kusadasi
This morning we continue towards Kusadasi, along the way to visit the ancient city of Aphrodisias, famous in Roman times for its marble sculptures, many of which can still be seen today.
Ephesus, Sirince
Absorb yourself in history today with a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis and a guided tour of Ephesus. Experience the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. This afternoon we visit the former Greek village of Sirince, which is famous for its fruit wines. Along the way we have the opportunity to visit a carpet village. Here we learn how carpets are made by hand and why they are considered to be so valuable. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy.
Acropolis of Pergamum
Today, we enjoy a leather goods presentation. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Then we drive along the Aegean coast to the ancient city of Pergamum. We visit the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamum, its impressive temples and library that made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Troy, Cimenlik Fortress
This morning we visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. After Troy we travel to the Canakkale port where we visit the minelayer, Nusret, and Cimenlik Castle / Fortress. We then cross the Dardanelles, once we arrive at the Gallipoli peninsula we enjoy BBQ lunch and head straight to Anzac Cove to secure a good spot on the grass for the long night ahead.
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Awake before sun rise to the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. Also attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services. After the services, we head to our hotel for some well deserved rest.
Gallipoli
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site, visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston's Jolly and The Nek before returning to Istanbul.
Istanbul
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
During the tour, our resident Australian, Dean Hunter, will give a presentation on ANZAC Day. He will advise on preparation, run through the day itself whilst weaving in a little history.
Dean believes that "the more you know about the day before you go, the greater your appreciation and so enjoyment of the day will be."
Dean lived in Canakkale, near the Gallipoli battlefields, for 5 years and has lived in Istanbul for the past 11 years. During his time, at Gallipoli, he became a keen Gallipoli enthusiast and during his time in Turkey has become a wealth of knowledge.
- Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Outbound airport transfer - Istanbul
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Tips except driver and guide
- BBQ
- Orientation Talk
- Commemorative gift
- Entrance fees
- 12 nights - 4 star / 5 star accommodation.2 nights4 starAntalyaHotel to be advised1 night4 starAyvalikHotel to be advised1 night4 starÇanakkaleHotel to be advised2 nights5 starCappadociaHotel to be advised3 nights4 starIstanbulHotel to be advised2 nights4 starKusadasiHotel to be advised1 night5 starPamukkaleHotel to be advised
- 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips – driver and guide
- Istanbul - Old City Tour
- Istanbul - Aya Sofya (St Sophia)
- Istanbul - Blue Mosque
- Istanbul - Archeological Museum
- Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
- Cappadocia - Underground City Tour
- Cappadocia - Open Air Museum
- Cappadocia - Optional Traditional Turkish night
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Sultanhani Caravansary
- Antalya - Perge Tour
- Antalya - Aspendos Tour
- Pamukkale - Hieropolis Tour
- Aphrodisias - Tour
- Ephesus - Site of the Temple of Artemis
- Ephesus - Ephesus Tour
- Sirince - Tour
- Bergama - Pergamum Tour
- Troy - Tour
- Çanakkale - Çimenlik Fortress and the minelayer Nusret
- BBQ
- Gallipoli - Dawn Service and ANZAC Memorial Services
- Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour
- Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
- Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial
- Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels
- Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
- Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial
 | Overnight Stop |  | Tour Route |
 | Stop |  | Gulet Route |
 | Public Bus |  | Transfer |
 | Flight |  | Eastern Explorer |
| Departure Point | Departure Date |
| Istanbul | Mon 14 April 2014 |
per person in twin share accommodation
Single Supplement, commonly abbreviated as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room.
Tours
Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement during the tour unless they specifically want a single room to themselves.
Pre and post tour accommodation
We are unable to allocate share accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase.
Gulets
Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement. Twin share is not available.
Gulet cruises other than Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement only if the want a cabin to themselves. Otherwise Twin share is available with another single traveller of the same sex.
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Antalya | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Ayvalik | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Çanakkale | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 5 star Address :- Cappadocia | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Istanbul | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 4 star Address :- Kusadasi | No images available for this hotel. |
Hotel to be advised Standard : 5 star Address :- Pamukkale | No images available for this hotel. |
per person in twin share accommodation
Single Supplement, commonly abbreviated as S.S., is an extra charge applied by hotels to customers that want to have a single room.
Tours
Our tours are based on twin share accommodation. Thus a single traveller does not HAVE to purchase single supplement during the tour unless they specifically want a single room to themselves.
Pre and post tour accommodation
We are unable to allocate share accommodation and so single travellers must pay the single supplement with any pre or post tour accommodation they purchase.
Gulets
Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement. Twin share is not available.
Gulet cruises other than Sail Away and Enchanting Blue only:
Single travellers must pay single supplement only if the want a cabin to themselves. Otherwise Twin share is available with another single traveller of the same sex.
| Step 1 Prices & Departure Dates |
Step 2 Passenger Details |
Step 3 Options & Add-Ons |
Step 4 Summary |
Step 5 Complete |
