Istanbul Trip Overview
The tour begins on the 21st of April in Istanbul. During your time with us, you will receive fully guided tours of Istanbul and Gallipoli before heading to Anzac Cove for the ANZAC Day services on the 24th. After the commemorations, you will receive a fully guided Pergamon Tour on the 26th. We will return on the 27th to Istanbul on an overnight bus ride before the tour ends on the 28th.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
The tour begins on the 21st of April in Istanbul. During your time with us, you will receive fully guided tours of Istanbul and Gallipoli before heading to Anzac Cove for the ANZAC Day services on the 24th. After the commemorations, you will receive a fully guided Pergamon Tour on the 26th. We will return on the 27th to Istanbul on an overnight bus ride before the tour ends on the 28th.
Itinerary
Day 1: 21st April – Arrival in Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Welcome to Turkey! After checking into your hotel, you will have the afternoon free to explore Istanbul at your own pace.
Overnight: Istanbul
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 2: 22nd April – Istanbul City Tour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
This morning, we partake in a fully guided tour of Istanbul, the only city to span two continents. Overnight: Istanbul
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Hagia sophia museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Blue mosque
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 3: 23rd April – Guided Tour of Gallipoli
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
After an early breakfast, we will begin our drive to WWI Battlefield of Gallipoli. During this drive, we will also be showing a movie or documentary about Gallipoli, to help give you an idea of the type of people who fought in this war, and for you to picture the conditions 98 years ago. We will also have a break for lunch. Once we reach our destination, we will begin a fully guided tour of Gallipoli, visiting various sites including; Anzac Cove, Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, the Nek, Hell Spit Cemetery and the Chunuk Bair War Memorial.Overnight: Edremit.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 4: 24th April – Relax and Prepare for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
Pass By: Novada Edremit, Kadikoy Mah. Sezgin Inan Cad. No: 104/1 Anadolu Lisesi Yani, Edremit Turkey
Today is a chance to sleep until late, and rise to a full breakfast. Throughout the day, you have the option to partake in a number of activities including; football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, relaxing at the beach, swimming in the outdoor pool or just strolling around the gardens and parks. Overnight: Anzac Cove.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 5: 25th April – ANZAC Day (Gallipoli to Edremit)
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
The Dawn Service begins at first light on the 25th, a truly moving experience for everyone. The service includes tributes and tales of your fellow countrymen, as the many thousands who have gathered remember the fallen. Overnight: Edremit
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: package ( sandwiches)
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 6: 26th April – Edremit to Kusadasi via Bergama
Stop At: Pergamon Theatre, Kurtulus Mah. Akrapol Yolu No:2 Bergama Merkez, Bergama, Bergama Turkey
After breakfast, we depart for Bergama, where you will be given a guided tour around the Ancient Medical Centre Asclepion in Pergamum. Overnight: Kusadasi
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 7: 27th April – Visit to Ephesus Ruins & Village Of Sirince Istanbul
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Today begins with a guided visit to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here, you will learn from your guide all about the temple and the significance of this important historical site. We then move on to Ephesus, one of the best preserved ruins in the world, and formally one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. After tour, Fly to istanbul and overnight in istanbul.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
house of virgin mary
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at selected hotels
Day 8: 28th April – End of Tour
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
We will pick-up you from hotel to Istanbul airport for your international flight.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
