Anzac Day Tour – 6 Days
Anzac Day Tour – 6 Days
Anzac Day Tour – 6 Days
6 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: İstanbul, Bosphorus, Gelibolu, Çanakkale, Troy
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AN-6
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Our 6 day ANZAC Day tour starts by discovering the magnificent museums and mosques of Istanbul, then exploring the trenches and battlefields in Galipoli and paying your respects to the fallen at the Dawn Service and National Ceremonies.
Visit the ever popular Trojan horse in Troy, before ending your journey back in Istanbul.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Meet in the hotel reception at 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide.
After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.
Accommodation
Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2: Istanbul, City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise
Location: Bosphorus, İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul.
We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia.
We will then take a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus capturing the delights of Istanbul.
Accommodation
Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Bosphorus Boat Trip
Entrance Fees
Blue Mosque - Free
Hagia Sophia - 25 EUR
Topkapi Palace Museum 1700 TL
Day 3: Istanbul, Gallipoli
Location: İstanbul, Gelibolu
Accommodation: We will sleep under the stars at the ceremony space
Meals Included: Breakfast
All aboard the coach as we head to the shores of Gallipoli.
Tonight, we will sleep under the stars at the ceremony space to ensure we have the best position for the Dawn Service.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 4: Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Canakkale
Location: Çanakkale, Gelibolu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zileli Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Dinner
We wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rise over the battlefield, as we remember the soldiers who lost their lives on this exact day all those years ago.
We will also attend the national ceremonies and services at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair later in the day.
This afternoon we will depart for Canakkale.
Accommodation
TBC
Meals Included
Dinner
Included Activities
Dawn Ceremony
National Ceremonies
Day 5: Canakkale,Gallipoli, Istanbul
Location: Çanakkale, İstanbul, Troy, Gelibolu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will explore the Gallipoli peninsula without the crowds.
It is in silence and quiet contemplation we can truly capture the ANZAC spirit.
Today provides a more in-depth and emotional experience to reflect and explore the history and heartbeat of this region.
We will visit Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston's Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, and the Turkish Memorial.
In the afternoon, we will drive back to where our adventure began, Istanbul.
Accommodation
Antik Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
Sightseeing of Lone Pine
Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
Sightseeing of War Trenches
Day 6: Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip will end in Istanbul after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5, 4 and 3 star hotels
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 1 dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach, Bosphorus boat trip
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
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Anzac Hoodie
Travel Talk ANZAC Hoodie
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5, 4 and 3 star hotels
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Cancellation Policy
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