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15 Days £599 |
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Brief Itinerary |
Day 1 Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise Guide meeting in the afternoon. Bosphorus cruise in the evening.
Day 2 Istanbul (B) Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum
Day 3 Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia (B, D)
Day 4 Cappadocia (B, D) Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Cavusin, Uchisar
Day 5 Cappadocia (B, D) Underground city, Ihlara Valley
Day 6 Cappadocia, Kervansaray, Antalya (B, D)
Day 7 Antalya, Fethiye (B, D)
Day 8 Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kayakoy (B, D)
Day 9 Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis (B, D)
Day 10 Pamukkale, Ephesus, Selcuk/Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 11 Selcuk/Kusadasi, Pergamum, Gallipoli (B)
Overnight stay in the ceremony area.
Day 12 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik (D)
Day 13 Ayvalik, Troy, Gallipoli (Overnight stay in Gallipoli to visit all the sights in depth and without the crowds!) (B)
Day 14 Gallipoli, Istanbul (B) Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston's Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, Quinn's Post, Turkish Memorial, the Nek and Walker's Ridge.
Day 15 Istanbul (B)
Tour ends after breakfast in Istanbul. |
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1: Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise.
Wednesday April 14.
At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk representative, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. After the welcome has concluded we will then take a relaxing cruise along to magnificent Bosphorus capturing the spectacular sites and delights of Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul.
Thursday April 15.
After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Today you can shop for keepsakes in the old town, visit the splendid Ottoman palaces or discover its many evocative mosques.
Day 3: Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia.
Friday April 16.
Today we sit back and relax in the coach. This is a day to enjoy the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us, while listening to your music player or just watching the small towns and villages pass by. We pass through the industrial capital of Ankara bound for a night sleep in Cappadocia.
Day 4: Cappadocia.
Saturday April 17.
We wake up for breakfast and are located amongst the "fairy chimney" rock formations, in a town in Cappadocia, a historical region of the Nevþehir Province in Central Anatolia. The Göreme National Park (Göreme Milli Parklar in Turkish) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 and continues to astound visitors. We also visit Göreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin.
Day 5: Cappadocia.
Sunday April 18.
Today get ready to be more delighted with what Turkey has to offer both naturally and historically. The Underground City awaits us! We take our time exploring through the vast and amazing Ihlara Valley. The township is famed for the nearby valley of the same name, Ihlara Valley, which is a 16 km (10 mi) long gorge cut into volcanic rock in the southern part of Cappadocia, following several eruptions of Mount Erciyes. Watch out for the picturesque the Melendiz Stream flowing through the valley. What makes the valley of Ihlara unique is the ancient history of its inhabitants. The whole canyon is honeycombed with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period.
Day 6: Cappadocia, Kervansaray, Antalya.
Monday April 19.
We leave the underground city and stop along the way at a small and ancient travellers town that was part of the ancient camel and caravan route. Before cars, plans and trains this was one of the major rest stops along the old silk trade road where camels could be fed and tied up, and weary travellers could rest. In the afternoon we depart for Antalya, the most popular sea resort in Turkey.
Day 7: Antalya, Fethiye.
Tuesday April 20.
After waking up near the sea side we can explore the buzzing tourist and resort town! Later on we depart for Fethiye, the “traveller’s paradise” on the Mediterranean coast. Modern day Fethiye is located on the ancient city of Telmessos, ruins of which can be seen in the city, most impressive is the Hellenistic theatre by the main quay.
Day 8: Fethiye, Kayakoy, Oludeniz.
Wednesday April 21.
This morning we set out for Kayakoy, the interesting old Greek town famous for its stone houses. We then make our way to Oludeniz. Besides its spectacular beaches, glittering waters and breathtaking natural scenery, Oludeniz is also popular for its water sport activities. Here you can relax on the exquisite beach or join one of the adventure activities including paragliding and microlighting. Late in the afternoon we depart for our overnight stay in Fethiye.
Day 9: Fethiye, Pamukkale, Hierapolis. Thursday April 22. Now we head to Pamukkale meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, this is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine’s, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white "castle" and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years.
Day 10: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Selçuk/Kusadasi.
Friday April 23.
The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our next stop. Ephesus is a spectacular ancient city and was one of the seven churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation. Famous also given that historians believe that The Gospel of John was written here. It is also the site of a large gladiators' graveyard and famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BCE), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Day 11: Selçuk/Kusadasý, Pergumum, Gallipoli.
Saturday April 24.
We then continue to Pergamum, and the remains of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside. In the evening we jump into the coach and head for the shores of Gallipoli. Tonight we set up base camp to ensure the best position is kept for the Dawn Service and we sleep under the stars in the ceremony area.
Day 12: Dawn Service, National Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik.
Sunday April 25.
We wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rises over the battle field, we remember the soldiers who lost their lives on this exact day all those years ago. We also attend the National ceremonies and services later in the day. This afternoon we re-charge and freshen up back in our hotel.We
will have our Anzac BBQ tonight.
Day 13: Ayvalik, Troy, Gallipoli.
Monday April 26.
After breakfast we head to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving the giant wooden horse at the legendary city and center of the Trojan War, Today it is the name of an archaeological site, the traditional location of Homeric Troy.
Day 14: Gallipoli, Istanbul.
Tuesday April 27.
Our exploration of the Gallipoli peninsular begins today without the crowds it is in silence and quiet contemplation we can truly capture the ANZAC spirit. Today provides a more detailed, personal and emotional experience to reflect and explore the history and heartbeat of this region. We visit Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston’s Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, Quinn’s Post, Turkish Memorial, the Nek and Walker’s Ridge. We return to Istanbul tonight, lest we forget. As we get into Istanbul in the evening, keep a look out for the stunning light show that is on every night! The oldest and best buildings are lit up over the Bosphorus, and the two bridges joining Asia to Europe are spectacular.
Day 15: Istanbul.
Wednesday April 28.
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, bid you safe travels and and check-out of the hotel in Turkey.
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Accommodation |
4 star and premium boutique hotels.
3 star hotels in Gallipoli.
Click for the meeting hotel. |
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Airport Transfer |
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From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports on
day 1.
Click for details. |
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Meals |
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Most breakfasts and dinners as stated in the itinerary. |
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Transportation |
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Modern air-conditioned buses featuring sound system |
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Guide |
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Services of experienced guides licenced by the
Ministry of Tourism |
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Excursions |
As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included)
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Anzac Barbecue
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Bosphorus Cruise
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Welcome Party
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Commemorative t-shirt |
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Not included |
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Any
flights, insurance, meals not stated in the
itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa
fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other
services not stated in the itinerary, optional
activities |
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ÜIstanbul
including Hagia Sophia Museum,
Topkapi Palace,
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome
ÜBosphorus
ÜCappadocia
including Göreme Open Air Museum,
Pigeon Valley, Uchisar, Cavusin,
Ihlara Valley
ÜKervansaray
ÜAntalya
ÜFethiye including
Oludeniz, Kayakoy
ÜHierapolis
ÜEphesus
ÜPergamum
ÜGallipoli
including:
Kabatepe War Museum
Lone Pine
Chunuk Bair
Jonston's Jolly
North Beach
Ari Burnu
Hell Spit
Brighton Beach
Shrapnel Valley
Artillery Road
Quinn's Post
Turkish Memorial
The Nek
Walker's Ridge
ÜDawn
Service, Australian and New
Zealand national ceremonies |
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