Tour Delta (8 days ) Istanbul to Istanbul

20th April to 27th April in 3 and 4 star hotels
Istanbul - flight to Izmir - Ephesus - Kusadasi - Pergamum - Ayvalik - Troy - Gallipoli Tour - Anzac Day - Istanbul

Tour includes
o Entrance fees to the sites
o ISTANBUL - IZMIR flight ticket including tax ( instead of 12 hours drive )
o Free Sleeping Bag
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 7 Breakfasts and 2 dinners
o Bosphorus cruise
o Gallipoli Movie and Gallipoli documentary
o 3 star accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul
o 4 star accommodation for 1 night in Ayvalik
o 4 star accommodation for 1 night in Kusadasi
o 1 night at Anzac Cove

Itinerary

20th April : Istanbul Arrival

Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight,info-meeting with your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.

21st April : Istanbul full day tour ( Breakfast )

Fullday tour of Istanbul. VisitSt. 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 in1468 by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans housingthe souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelains, weapons, calligraphy section, etc.. Overnight inIstanbul.

22nd April :Istanbul - Ephesus - Kusadasi byflight ( Breakfast -Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir. arrival and visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received anepistle 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.

Walking 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 theTheatre. TheTemple of Diana of the Ephesians, We visit the Ephesus archaeological museum. Lunch at a selected restaurant. Afternoon visit The House of Virgin Mary and continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

23rd April :Kusadasi - Pergamum - Ayvalik ( Breakfast -Dinner)

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 Asklepieion, 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 arival 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.

Drive to Ayvalik for dinner and overnight.

24th April : Ayvalik - Troy - Gallipoli -Anzac Cove ( Breakfast )

After an early breakfast we drive to Ancient Troy, then to the World War I. Battlefield of Gallipoli stopping along the way to pick up refreshments for lunch.
In the afternoon,we will visit the Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, HellSpit Cemetery, Lone Pine, The Nek, and Chunuk Bair War memorial. Straight after the tour, we head to the site of the dawn service to capture a good spot. Tonight, soak up the vibrant atmosphere under the stars waiting for the break of dawn. Overnight at Dawn Service. Do not forget to get your breakfast box andyour free sleeping bags from your guide.

25th April ANZAC Day- Istanbul ( Breakfast box - Dinner)

Awake before sunrise to the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen forefathers on this specialday.
04:30 Dawn Service
10:30 Australian Nationalservice
13:00 New Zealand National service

Following the New Zealand service you will be picked up from either Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair and depart for Eceabat (short break here). Then drive to Istanbul. overnight in Istanbul

26th April : Istanbul ( Breakfast)

10.00 transfer to Eminonu port for BOSPHORUS BY BOAT which is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old woodenvillas, 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 pavillions of Yildiz Palace. Afternoon freetime in Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most attractive shopping centers in the world built in 16th century bearing nearly 4000 shops.

27th April : End of the tour ( Breakfast )

After breakfast, check out from hotel for the transfer to the airport and the end of ourservices.

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

Tour rate
p.p. in double/twin room : 399-GBP
in a single room : 489-GBP

 

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