Itinerary
21- April – 2008 – 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 – 2008 – 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 – 2008 – 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 – 2008 - 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 – 2008 – GALLIPOLI - ANZAC DAY /
AYVALIK
:
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 proceed to Troy, the site of King Priam's Treasures .
After Troy depart for Ayvalik. Relax and overnight
26-
April – 2008 AYVALIK - EPHESUS - KUSADASI :
08.00
a.m. After breakfast we drive to Ephesus, which was undoubtedly
one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient
world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library
of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre, Odeon and the
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world, then proceed to an authentic Turkish handcrafts farm.
Drive to Kusadasi and our overnight stay.
20:00 (Optional, not included)
Turkish Night - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish
Music. A great night out including dinner & drinks.
27-
April – 2008 KUSADASI - BURSA - ISTANBUL :
Drive
back to Istanbul. On the way back to Istanbul we visit Bursa
which was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, visit
Great Mosque and other historic sites. Arrival and overnight
in Istanbul.
28-
April – 2008 ISTANBUL :
Following breakfast check out the hotel and the end of our
services.
Included
In Your Tour!
- Entrance fees to the sites
( Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Kabatepe Museum, Ephesus,
Bursa )
- 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, 1 night 4 star hotel accommodation in Ayvalik,
1 night 4 star hotel accommodation in Kusadasi, 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,
