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Soldiers |
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Day 1-- 22 April - Arrival to Istanbul |
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Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents: Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the airport for the complimentary shuttle transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next days of our journey. After your own arrangements for dinner, join the "Anzac Welcome Party" in the evening and get to know our travel mates. (Special discount will be available on all drinks! ) (Meals: None)
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Day 2-- 23 April - Istanbul and the Bosphorous |
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After breakfast start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern. Today we´ll also join the Bosphorous Cruise and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. (Meals: Breakfast)
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Day 3-- 24 April - Gallipoli |
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Early in the morning we depart from Istanbul for Gallipoli to visit all the important memorial sites in the region. The guide will take us to Karatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell us the stories about the legendary campaign. Then we´ll head our way back to Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare for an unforgettable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. (Meals: Breakfast) No accommodation is included on this night, spent at Anzac Cove.
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Day 4-- 25 April - Dawn Service |
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Early in the morning we attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies. In the afternoon depart for the return to Istanbul and overnight stay. (Meals: None)
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Day 5-- 26 April - End of services |
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Breakfast, check-out and end of tour services. (Meals: Breakfast)
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