2010 & 2011 ANZAC Day Tours
"The Sergeant tour"
11 - 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.
Overnight Istanbul

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.
Overnight Istanbul (B)

Gallipoli battlefields tour 

Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and ANZAC Cove if accessible. Straight after the tour we head for the site of the dawn service to get a good spot. Tonight, soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars waiting for the break of dawn.
Overnight at Dawn Service (B)

ANZAC Day at Gallipoli       

Awake for the ANZAC Dawn Service and commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. Also attend the Australian &/or New Zealand Memorial services.
Overnight Ayvalik (D)

Pergamum, Kusadasi 

Today we head south and on the way we enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent acropolis of the ancient city of Pergamum.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

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. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and next we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. 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.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, L, D)

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Today we drive inland to the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castles). You also visit the ruined city of Hierapolis, an ancient health spa built above the calcium terraces.
Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Konya, Cappadocia 

We continue east along an ancient Silk Road for the lunar like landscape of Cappadocia. We take time out along the way to visit Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museum in Konya.
Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)

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!
Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Ankara, Istanbul

Leaving the surreal landscape of Cappadocia behind, we head for exotic Istanbul. Along the way we visit the nation's capital, Ankara and the Mausoleum of Turkey's first President, Ataturk , to learn a little about why he is so revered in this country.
Overnight Istanbul (B)

Istanbul

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
Breakfast (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfer from Ataturk Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport to your hotel
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o Commemorative gift
o 9 breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners
o 9 nights - ANZAC 4 star Hotel accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Ayvalik
  - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Pamukkale

Tour does not include

o Tips
o Entrance fees to the various sites