Istanbul |
Dawn Service |
Ayvalik |
Pergamum |
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Day 1-- 23 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-- 24 April - Istanbul and the Bosphorous |
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After breakfast join the Bosphorous Cruise and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. Then we head our way to Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare ourselves for an unforgettable Dawn Service. No accommodation included this night, spent at Anzac Cove. (Meals: Breakfast)
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Day 3-- 25 April - Dawn Service |
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Early in the morning we attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. In the afternoon we head our way to Ayvalik, a charming Aegean seaside town. (Meals: Dinner)
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Day 4-- 26 April - Ayvalik & Pergamum |
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Today we drive on to discover the ancient city of Pergamum and remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, the library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the afternoon we return to the coastal town of Ayvalik where we join the Anzac Barbeque in the evening. (Meals: Breakast and dinner)
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Day 5-- 27 April - Gallipoli |
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After breakfast depart for Gallipoli (to visit without the crowds). Here the guide will take you to Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair and, Lone Pine and tell more about the campaign. In the afternoon we depart on the return to Istanbul and an overnight stay. (Meals: Breakfast)
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Day 6-- 28 April - End of services |
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Breakfast, check-out and end of tour services. (Meals: Breakfast)
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