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Day 1 Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting
two continents: Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the
airport for 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 arrangement for dinner,
we’ll join the “Anzac Welcome Party” in the evening and get
to know our travel mates. Special discount will be available
on all drinks!
Overnight - Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul and Bosphorus
After breakfast we’ll start to discover the magnificent
sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome,
Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia Museum. Today we’ll also
join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on the
fascinating strait between Asia and Europe.
Overnight - Istanbul (breakfast)
Day 3 Istanbul, Cappadocia
Today we will depart Istanbul for Cappadocia, the “fantasy
land” of rock formations : chimneys, cones, needles, pillars
and pyramids. After arriving in the region we’ll visit
Kervansaray before checking into our hotel.
Overnight - Cappadocia (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 4 Cappadocia
Besides its natural beauty, Cappadocia was the heart of the
Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian, Persian, Macedonian,
Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Today we will
explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia
including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and
Uchisar. We’ll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and
learn about the traditional art.
Overnight - Cappadocia (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 5 Cappadocia, Underground City, Pamukkale
After breakfast we’ll head our way down to Pamukkale. On our
way we’ll visit the Underground City. Late in the evening
we’ll arrive in Pamukkale, the area famous for its
magnificent landscape.
Overnight - Pamukkale (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 6 Pamukkale, Ephesus, Selcuk
After breakfast we will first visit the magnificent calcium
formations of Pamukkale, then we’ll continue to Selcuk to
discover the most impressive and the best preserved ancient
city of Turkey, Ephesus. In the evening we’ll join the Ancac
Barbecue.
Overnight - Ephesus (breakfast,
dinner)
Day 7 Selcuk, Troy, Gallipoli
Early in the morning we’ll depart for the world famous
ancient town of Troy. After exploring this impressive sight,
we’ll continue to Gallipoli and head our way to Anzac Cove.
We will spend the night there to prepare ourselves for an
unforgettable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the
92nd anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli Campaign.
Overnight - Anzac Cove (breakfast)
Day 8 Dawn Service, Ceremonies, Gallipoli, Ayvalik
Early in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service and the
national ceremonies. In the afternoon we’ll head our way to
Ayvalik, the charming Aegean sea resort. Late in the evening
(3.5 hrs drive) we’ll check into our 4 star resort hotel.
Overnight - Ayvalik (dinner)
Day 9 Ayvalik, Gallipoli, Istanbul
After breakfast we’ll depart for Gallipoli to visit all the
sights without the crowds ! Our guide will show us Kabatepe
War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell more
about the campaign. Today will be a tiring day as we’ll
drive back from Ayvalik to Gallipoli to visit the highlights
of Gallipoli without the crowds. In the afternoon we’ll
depart for Istanbul where we’ll stay overnight.
Overnight - Istanbul (breakfast)
Day 10 Istanbul
Our trip will end after breaktast. Today you can shop for
souvenirs in the Grand Bazaar, visit the Ottoman palaces or
world famous mosques of Istanbul.
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