2012 ANZAC Day Tours
'ANZAC Day Tour - 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, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace 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.

Saklikent Gorge, Fethiye    

The Mediterranean coastline leads us to the recently rediscovered Saklikent Gorge. 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. Once at the gorge, walk through icy water and battle numerous small waterfalls set in sculpted limestone canyon walls, before taking a tube ride down the rapids.

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 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 and 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.

Acropolis of Pergamum  

Today 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  

Today we visit the archaeological ruins of Troy. We then cross the Dardanelles, once we arrive at the Gallipoli peninsula we 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 Battlefields  

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.

Tour includes

• Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport to your hotel
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• Commemorative gift
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees
• 12 nights - 4 star accommodation.
  1 night
  4 star
  Antalya
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Çanakkale
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Cappadocia
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Fethiye
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  3 nights
  4 star
  Istanbul
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Kusadasi
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Pamukkale
  Hotel to be advised
  
  
• 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners

Tour does not include

• Outbound airport transfer
• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.