Istanbul |
Ephesus |
Pamukkale |
Dawn Service |
Troy |
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| Day 1-- 19 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-- 20 April- Istanbul and Bosphorus. |
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After breakfast start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the St Sophia. 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-- 21 April - Gallipoli & Ayvalik. |
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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 to Ayvalik. (Meals: Breakfast and dinner)
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| Day 4-- 22 April - Pergamum & Pamukkale |
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Early in the morning we depart for Pergamum to discover the ruins of this ancient city which include the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, the library and the theatre cut into the hillside. After our visit here we head to Pamukkale with arrival
in the late evening. (Meals: Breakast)
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| Day 5-- 23 April - Ephesus |
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Breakfast then visit the natural formation of the travertens after which we head to Selcuk to discover the most impressive ancient city in Turkey, that of Ephesus.
In the evening join the Anzac Barbeque. (Meals: Breakfast and dinner)
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| Day 6-- 24 April - Troy & Gallipoli |
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Early in the morning we depart to Troy. After exploring this legendary city we continue to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. We spend the night here to prepare for an unforgettable Dawn Service commemorating the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. No accommodation on this night. (Meals: Breakfast)
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| Day 7-- 25 April - Dawn Service |
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Early in the morning we attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies. In the afternoon we depart on the return to Istanbul and overnight stay (Meals: None)
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| Day 8-- 26 April - End of services |
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Breakfast, check-out and end of tour services. (Meals: Breakfast)
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