Turkish Delight with Gallipoli

Combine the Dawn Service at Gallipoli with a selection of Turkey's touring highlights

including Ephesus, Pamukkale and the magical region of Cappadocia.

Package Includes

12 nights in centrally located 4 star hotels

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners

Transportation by air-conditioned coach

English-speaking professional guide

Admission fees

Arrival and departure airport transfers in Istanbul

Package Excludes

Airfares

Turkish Visa

Meals and drinks other than specified

Tipping

Package Details

Day 1 Arrive Istanbul

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights. In the evening,

welcome drink and meet your tour guide for a brief about the tour. Enjoy dinner at your

hotel with fellow tour members.

Day 2 Istanbul

In the morning explore Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces

where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as

well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Visit the Blue Mosque

covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles. In the afternoon, explore Saint Sophia, one of

the marvels of Byzantine architecture.and stroll through the Spice Market to feel the

exotism of the Orient. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 3 Istanbul

In the morning, explore the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a langourous

boat trip along the European and Asian coasts of the Bosphorus. Lunch in a fish

restaurant and.. In the afternoon discover Taksim, the largest square of the city and walk

along the pedestrian Istiklal Street to really see and live Istanbul’s daily life. Overnight at

your hotel.

Day 4 Istanbul – Canakkale (320 kms)

Drive to Gallipoli for a guided tour of the battlefields. Visit the landing beaches at Anzac

Cove Kabatepe War Museum, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and cemetery, and the

Chnuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and cemetery. Also visit the Turkish and Allied

tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, and the Nek cemetery – site of the infamous battle

depicted in Peter Weir’s epic film Gallipoli. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for 3

nights at the Akol Hotel.

Day 5 Canakkale – Troy – Canakkale

Morning excursion to visit the archaeological ruins of Troy – the legendary city featured

in Homer’s Iliad. The remainder of the day is free for you to rest in your hotel prior to

dinner. At approximately 10:00pm we will depart for Anzac Cove.

Day 6 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli

Attend the Dawn Service commencing at 5.30 am, followed by service at the Lone Pine

Australian Memorial at approximately 10.00 am and at the Chunuk-Bair New Zealand

Memorial at 12.30 pm. A boxed breakfast will be provided. Late lunch before returning

to Canakkale for overnight.

Day 7 Canakkale – Kusadasi (410 kms)

Cross the Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum, the city

where parchment was invented. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight at your

hotel.

Day 8 Kusadasi – Pamukkale (215 kms)

Proceed to Ephesus and explore one of the world’s finest Roman cities. Wander along its

2,000 year old marble streets to sites including the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the

afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and stop for a photo at the nearby Temple of

Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the

World was. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 9 Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (630 kms)

Morning drive to Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes Convent which is now the

Mevlana Museum. In the afternoon, visit Sultanhan, a caravanserail on the Silk Road,

dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight.

Day 10 Cappadocia

Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region:

explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th

century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will

admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Dinner

and overnight at your hotel.

Day 11 Cappadocia – Ankara (310 kms)

In the morning stroll through the underground galleries of Saratli where the first

Christians hid themselves from rivals. Drive to Ankara and visit the Museum of

Anatolian Civilizations to explore Ankara's ancient past, which dates from the Paleolithic

Age. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 12 Ankara – Istanbul (430 kms)

In the morning drive to Istanbul with lunch en-route and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at your Istanbul hotel.

Day 13 Depart Istanbul

At a pre appointed time you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for

your forward flight.

Price Guide

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Turkish Delight with

Gallipoli

20 Apr 13 - 02 May

13 Package Tour $ 1687.00

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