2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Digger Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Digger Tour
2025 - ANZAC Day 2025 Digger Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADDIG25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a poignant journey with the ANZAC Day 2025 Digger Tour, exploring the historic battlefields of Gallipoli in Turkey. This tour offers a deep dive into the past, visiting significant sites such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair, where you can walk through original trenches and tunnels. Experience the solemnity of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, a moving tribute to fallen soldiers. The adventure continues in Istanbul, where you'll explore the vibrant Old City, marvel at the architectural wonders of the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Topkapi Palace, and wander through the bustling Grand Bazaar. With professional English-speaking guides and comfortable transportation, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow travelers and the chance to reflect on history in a meaningful way.
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 : 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 3 : Anzac Day At Gallipoli
Location: Gallipoli
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul.
Day 4 : 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, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
Day 5 : 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
Transportation will be provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions are covered.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included, except for the driver and guide.
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Meals
The tour includes 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included in the tour package.
Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the historic sites of Gallipoli and the vibrant city of Istanbul.
Accommodation
Stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the tour package?
The tour package includes a professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour, transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, and entrance fees. Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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Are there any exclusions in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package excludes suggested optional activities, tips for the driver and guide, and compulsory travel insurance.
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What can I expect on ANZAC Day during the tour?
On ANZAC Day, you will awake before sunrise to attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, which is a moving service to commemorate fallen forefathers. You will also have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to Istanbul in the late afternoon.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, and Johnston's Jolly with original trenches and tunnels. In Istanbul, you will visit the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a Special Class hotel in Çanakkale.
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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.