2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Colonel Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Colonel Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Colonel Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Antalya
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADCOL25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the ANZAC Day 2025 Colonel Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich history and cultural heritage. Begin in Istanbul, exploring iconic sites like the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Topkapi Palace. Experience the poignant Gallipoli Battlefields, attending the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and visiting memorials such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Discover the ancient city of Troy, the wonders of Ephesus, and the serene village of Sirince. Marvel at Pamukkale's travertines and Hierapolis, traverse the Silk Road to Konya, and delve into Cappadocia's underground cities. Conclude with the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos, and Side. Enjoy guided tours, domestic flights, and comfortable accommodations, with professional guidance throughout this unforgettable cultural and historical adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Day 4 : Anzac Day At Gallipoli
Location: Çanakkale
Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as the moving service to commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day begins. You will then have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
Day 5 : Troy, Troy Museum
Location: Troy
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy where we will explore the and award-winning Troy Museum and the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the legendary city walls, stand where heroes like Achilles and Hector once battled, and marvel at the remnants of temples and theatres that whisper stories of a glorious past.
Day 6 : Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Day 7 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Day 8 : Silk Road, Konya, Cappadocia
Location: Konya
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Day 9 : Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Day 10 : Antalya
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we fly over the central part of the country, to Antalya. You will be met at the airport and transfered to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.
Day 11 : Perge, Aspendos, Side
Location: Antalya
Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.
Day 12 : Antalya, Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will be transferred to Antalya Airport for your flight to Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel and have the remainder of the day is free.
Day 13 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends.
What's Included
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Travel in comfort with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Domestic flight between Antalya and Istanbul and transfers
Includes a domestic flight between Antalya and Istanbul along with necessary transfers.
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Domestic flight between Antalya and Cappadocia (possibly via Istanbul) and transfers
Includes a domestic flight between Antalya and Cappadocia, possibly via Istanbul, with transfers.
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Entrance fees
All entrance fees to the sites visited during the tour are included.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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Meals
12 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included in the tour package.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.
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Tips - Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included and are at your discretion.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory but not included in the tour package.
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Lunches
Lunches are not included in the tour package.
Meals
12 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle with domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, and Antalya and Cappadocia, including transfers. Enjoy seamless transportation throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, the MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, the Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, the Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, and the RuinAdalia Hotel in Antalya, offering a mix of 4-star and boutique accommodations.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, as well as domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, and between Antalya and Cappadocia (possibly via Istanbul), with transfers included.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees are included in the tour package.
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Is there a professional guide available during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is available for the duration of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 12 breakfasts and 7 dinners.
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Are tips included in the tour package?
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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What happens on ANZAC Day during the tour?
On ANZAC Day, you will awake before sunrise to attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, followed by the opportunity to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.
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What can I expect to see at the Gallipoli Battlefields?
At the Gallipoli Battlefields, you will visit sites such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and original trenches and tunnels.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
Accommodation includes stays at various hotels such as the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Çanakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kuşadası, Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, and RuinAdalia Hotel in Antalya.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.