This Anzac Day Dawn Service tour will let you experience the amazing anniversary of the 1915 landing, held at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, as well as the Australian service at Lone Pine Memorial or the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair Memorial. While you are in Turkey for the ceremonies, you will be able to explore some highlights of Turkey, such as Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Ayasophia in Istanbul, Ephesus, the magnificent temple of Artemis and amazing fairy chimneys, as well as the underground cities in Cappadocia.
Highlights
Inbegriffen
10 nights Accommodation as per itinerary
Entrance fees
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Round-trip shared airport transfers in Istanbul
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
Nicht inbegriffen
Drinks
Suggested optional activities
Compulsory travel insurance
Reiseverlauf
Welcome to Istanbul
1
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
Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei
Istanbul Old City
1
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
8 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Gallipoli Battlefields
1
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
8 Stunden•Eintritt frei
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
1
Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as the moving service to commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day begins. You will then have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
10 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Troy, Troy Museum
1
Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy where we will explore the and award-winning Troy Museum and the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the legendary city walls, stand where heroes like Achilles and Hector once battled, and marvel at the remnants of temples and theatres that whisper stories of a glorious past.
7 Stunden•Eintritt inbegriffen
Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi
1
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
7 Stunden•Eintritt inbegriffen
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
1
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
8 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Silk Road, Konya, Cappadocia
1
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
7 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Goreme, Underground City
1
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
8 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Ankara, Istanbul
1
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
8 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Istanbul
1
Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends.
2 Stunden•Eintritt frei
Treffpunkt
Den genauen Treffpunkt bestätigt der Veranstalter auf Ihrem Voucher.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not recommended for child aged 8 and under
The Anzac Commemorative Site is expected to be closed to visitor entry from approximately late morning to early evening on Thursday 24 April
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
Stornierung und Erstattung
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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