o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 5 Breakfasts and 3 dinners
o Bosphorus cruise
21st April : Istanbul Arrival
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be welcomed at the airport by our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Tonight,info meeting with your guide and the rest of your group. Overnight Istanbul.
22nd April : Istanbul full day tour ( Breakfast )
Full day tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in 536 by Emperor Justinian; Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its more than 20.000 blue Iznik tiles and unique with its 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet in the 17th century, one of the best examples of classical Turkish art; Hippodrome, the scene of Byzantine chariot races, athletic events, victory celebrations, and political activities of the old city where one can also see today the “Obelisk of Theodosius” from Egypt, “Serpentine Column” from Delphi, the “German Fountain of Wilhelm II” and the “Colossus”. Topkapi Palace - Harem section is excluded; built in 1468 by Mehmet the Conqueror, the imperial residence of Ottoman sultans housing the souvenirs of 600 years and exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelains, weapons, calligraphy section, etc.. Overnight inIstanbul.
23rd April : Istanbul half day tour - Anzac Cove - Canakkale ( Breakfast & dinner )
08.30 transfer to Eminonu port for BOSPHORUS CRUISE for a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia.The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. free time in Grand Bazaar, which is one of the most attractive shopping centers inthe world with nearly 4000 shops built in 16th century. Drive to Canakkale. Visit Anzac Cove before drive and check into our hotel and overnight in Canakkale.
25th April ANZAC Day- ( Breakfast box & Dinner )
Getting ready before sunrise for the ANZAC Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as we commemorate our fallen fore fathers on this special day.
04:30 Dawn Service
10:30 Australian Nationalservice
13:00 New Zealand National service
Following the New Zealand service you will be picked up from either Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair. Drive to our hotel in canakkale dinner and overnight at the hotel.
26th April : Troy - Istanbul ( Breakfast)
After breakfast drive to“Homer's Troy”, and the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse. Drive back to Istanbul for last overnight in Turkey.
27th April : End of the tour ( Breakfast )
After breakfast check out from hotel and the end of ourservices.
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o Anything that is not mentioned above
| Tour rate | |
| p.p. in double/twin room | 429-GBP |
| in a single room | 529-GBP |
