Day 1 Friday 24th April
Welcome to Istanbul
Upon arrival at the Ataturk International Airport transfer to our office in Sultanahmet for an early morning departure to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli. Along the way we will stop for a meal break and a chance to stock up on supplies and rations to see you through the night and the following day. Once we arrive at the Gallipoli peninsula, we will take you on an orientation tour of the battlefields before we arrive at our final destination of Anzac Cove in the early evening, to secure a good spot on the grass for the long night ahead. Overnight ANZAC Cove (Please note: no accommodation is available on this night as you will sleep under the stars as the ANZAC's did 94 years before)
Day 2 Saturday 25th April
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Awake before sunrise to the Anzac Dawn service and commemorate our fallen fore fathers on this special day. The Gallipoli battlefields are well sign posted so you can walk amidst the various cemeteries, trenches and memorials on your way to Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair to attend the Australian, Turkish and New Zealand memorial services. Late afternoon you borad the Bus to head back to Istanbul continue down the Aegean coast.
Thank you for joining us on the Anzac Day tour 2009.
ANZAC Day tour includes:
- Pick up at Istanbul Ataturk Internationl Airport
- English speaking onboard tour leader giving you tips and crucial info (no guiding)
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Commemorative gift
- Guided orientation tour of Gallipoli
- No accommodation is included on this tour
ANZAC Day tour does not include:
- Accommodation
- Suggested optional activities and sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the various sites |
Transfer with A/C Vehicle
