2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Corporal Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Corporal Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Corporal Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Çanakkale, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADCOR25
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 Corporal Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich history and cultural heritage. Begin in Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks 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 and its award-winning museum, then delve into the wonders of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy the charm of Sirince village and learn about traditional Turkish carpet weaving. Marvel at Pamukkale's stunning travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, with a chance to relax in Roman-era hot springs. This tour offers a blend of historical exploration and cultural immersion, guided by a professional English-speaking tour guide, with comfortable transportation and accommodations throughout.
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: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
Day 8 : 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 Denizli and Istanbul and transfers
The tour includes a domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul along with necessary 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 for services except for the driver and guide.
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Meals
The tour includes 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels throughout the tour.
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.
Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle throughout the tour. Enjoy a domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey as you explore the historical and cultural wonders of Turkey.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a Special Class hotel in Gallipoli. Experience boutique luxury at the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, ensuring a restful retreat after each day's exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, and includes a domestic flight between Denizli and Istanbul with transfers.
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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 guide provided for the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners.
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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.
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What activities are available in Pamukkale?
In Pamukkale, you will visit the white calcium terraces known as Travertines, tour the ancient city of Hierapolis, and have the opportunity to take a dip in the hot springs used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
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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.