Anzac Day Tours in Gallipoli Turkey

Chris White : What an experience for my first trip overseas. Umit’s commentary and information on the historic sights was entertaining and enlightening and made the places come alive.

Anton Dekens : The whole experience has been fantastic.Thanks a lot.

Terry Davis : Very emotional Anzac service.The ancient ruins are mind blowing.Very good guide.Vast history knowledge.Excellent driver.

Margaret Davis : Very emotional day at the Anzac servise touching for us all.Trip very well organised.Bus driver excellent. Umit a gerat guide couldn’t of asked for a better guide.

John White : Excellent tour.

Alan Sheehy : Best tour guide I have ever had.

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Anzac day 6 days & 5 nights Tour

Itinerary

21- April – 2009 – ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel or take the Ekol Travel shuttle to your hotel every hour from 09.00 a.m. until 11.55 p.m.

19.00 Transfer for a welcome cocktail on a private yacht cruising on the Bosphorus in the evening. Overnight stay in Istanbul

22- April – 2009 – ISTANBUL :
Visit ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
visit “ Blue Mosque ” built in 17th century,famous for it’s delicate blue ceramic tiles. Continue on to visit the ancient Hippodrome,famous obelisk and snake column from 4th century B.C . visit the Grand Bazaar & world famous spice market In the afternoon.overnight in Istanbul.

17:00 (Optional, Not included) Have the amazing experience of an historic Turkish Bath.

20:00 (Optional, not included) Turkish Night - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music. A great night out including dinner & drinks.

23- April – 2009 – ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI :
09.00 a.m. Topkapi Palace- built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands the views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries. We will continue visiting the famous outlet of Istanbul to complete our shopping process at the cheapest wholesale deal.
After lunch break, drive to Gallipoli and check in the hotel.Free at leisure.

24- April – 2009 - GALLIPOLI :
In the morning ; start to visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. Drive back to the hotel for freshing up and dinner . We depart to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service at 20:00 hrs. We will spend the night at Anzac Cove to prepare ourselves for the Dawn Service.

25- April – 2009 – GALLIPOLI - ANZAC DAY / ISTANBUL :
05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign.
After Dawn Service our coaches will take us up to Chunuck Bair and Lone pine for National Ceromonies.

10:30 Australian National service,
12:30 New Zealand National service.

After the ceremonies, we will depart for Istanbul ( 4.5 hour drive) Check in the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

26- April – 2009 – ISTANBUL:
After Breakfast, the end of our services

Included In Your Tour!

Entrance fees to the sites
All breakfasts.
English speaking professional licensed guide (NOT an Off-sider or escort) throughout.
All transportation by private a/c tour coach
3 nights 4 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul, 2 nights Tourist Class hotel accommodation in Gallipoli.

Welcome cocktail on a private yacht.

Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand )
Lunch box and Breakfast box on ANZAC Day
Free airport – hotel transfers on the 21st between 09:00 am - 11:55 pm.

Excluded In Your Tour!

Personal expencess,
International flights,

RATES
Hotel	½ Double	Single
English Pounds	£ 249	-
You don't have to pay single rate just because you are single! We do match up singles in double & triple rooms in male & female categories.

Please, contact us for group rates

Please note, Unlike some other travel agencies, our quoted price includes all site and entrance fees as visited throughout the tour. This equates to 30-35 GBP for our 8 day tour and 50-60GBP for our 15 day tour.
With Ekol travel, there are no hidden costs - we look forward to offering you our services!

Important;
The times on this itinerary are subject to change without notification.

Our firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra expenses.

Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.

Travel insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for unpredictable incidents..

Anzac Day Tours in Gallipoli - Turkey by Ekol Travel Ltd. Since 85