Tour Bravo ( 9 days ) Istanbul to Istanbul

21st April to 29th April in 4 and 3 star hotels
Istanbul - Gallipoli Tour - Anzac Day - Ayvalik - Pergamum - Ephesus - Istanbul

Tour includes
o Entrance fees to the sites
o 4 stars accommodation.
o Free Airport- Hotel shuttles at 11.00 a.m., 1.00 p.m., 3.00 p.m., 5.00 p.m., 7.00 p.m.9.00 p.m. 11.00 p.m. on arrival day
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 8 Breakfasts and 6 dinners
o Bosphorus cruise
o Gallipoli Movie and Gallipoli documentary

Itinerary

Day 1 : 21st April : Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be welcomed at the airport by our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, info meeting with your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 : 22nd April : Istanbul full day tour ( Breakfast )

Full day tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in 536 by Emperor Justinian; Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles and unique with its 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical Turkish art; Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political activities of the old city where one can also see today the “Obelisk of Theodosius” from Egypt, “Serpentine Column” from Delphi, the “German Fountain of Wilhelm II” and the “Colossus”. Topkapi Palace - Harem section is excluded - built in 1468 by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans housing the souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section, etc. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 : 23rd April : Istanbul half day tour - Anzac Cove - Canakkale ( Breakfast & Dinner )

10.30 transfer to Eminonu port for BOSPHORUS CRUISE for a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. Free time in Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most attractive shopping centres in the world with nearly 4000 shops built in 16th century. Free time and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 : 24th April : Full day in Gallipoli - Anzac Cove ( Breakfast & Dinner )

08.30 a.m. After breakfast we drive to the World War I Battlefield of Gallipoli . We will spend all day and visit the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Hell Spit Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair War Memorial. Drive back to our hotel at 16.00 to relax before dinner. 21.00 drive to Anzac Cove to prepare for Dawn Service.

Day 5 : 25th April ANZAC Day- ( Breakfast Box & Dinner )

Just prior to sunrise and the ANZAC Dawn Service, we become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day.

04:30 Dawn Service
10:30 Australian National Service
13:00 New Zealand National Service
Following the New Zealand Service you will be picked up from either Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair.  Departure at 14:00 and drive to “Homer's Troy”, and the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse. Continue to Ayvalik for overnight.

Day 6 : 26th April : Pergamum - Kusadasi ( Breakfast & Dinner )

After breakfast drive to “Homer's Troy”, and the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse. We drive to Pergamum, actually called Bergama. It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11;2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepieon, famous medical centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of theTemple of Trajan and the Library which was foremost in the world and was long a rival of the equally famous Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Its wealth of volumes was estimated at over 200,000. It inspired the invention of parchment. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 : 27th April : Kusadasi- Ephesus ( Breakfast & Dinner )

Breakfastat the hotel. Today we enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre, and he Temple of Diana of the Ephesians. We visit the Ephesus archaeological museum. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Afternoon visit The House of Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 8 : 28th April Day : Istanbul ( Breakfast & Dinner )

After an early breakfast drive to Istanbul. Afternoon free in Istanbul for last minute shopping. Tonight farewell dinner.

Day 9 : 29th April : Istanbul - Return ( Breakfast )
Transfer to airport.

Tour does not include
o Tips
o Anything that is not mentioned in includes section

Tour rate
p.p. in double/twin room : 785 USD
in a single room : 997 USD

* Please, contact us for group rates

Please note that, unlike some other travel agencies, our quoted price includes all site and entrance fees as visited throughout the tour.
With Ekol travel, there are no hidden costs - we look forward to offering you our services!

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