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5 Day ANZAC Tour - £ 219 GBP

Day 1 Saturday 23rd April
Own arrangements to Istanbul. Mid Morning Meet with your PP rep and Turkish guide, we will then introduce you to some of the cities many sights on our city tour. Included in the tour are the Underground Cistern, Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Mid afternoon we drive to Eceabat arriving early evening, Eceabat is the closest town to Anzac Cove and best of all you are in the centre of the pre-Anzac Day commemorations. The rest of the evening is free to relax and soak up the Atmosphere of the Local area.

Day 2 Sunday 24th April
Cove Tour -Gallipoli (Eceabat)
Today we take you on a full day tour to ANZAC Cove to learn of the fate of over 10,000 Australians and New Zealanders. We provide packed breakfast and lunch today. We visit the memorial sites at ANZAC Cove, Shrapnel Valley, Conkbay Hill, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair as well as the many cemeteries. We then tour the Kabatepe Museum and orientation centre. Tonight we are back in Eceabat and you have the evening free to relax and prepare for the long day tomorrow.

Day 3 Monday 25th April
Memorial Service - Cannakale - Troy - Bursa
This special day starts very early for the short transfer from Eceabat to ANZAC Cove. A packed breakfast and lunch is provided. It is a good idea to bring a sleeping bag and warm clothes, as it can get very cold in the early hours. After the Dawn Service you are free to attend the Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair. Later we return to Eceabat, reflect on the service, before crossing the Dardanelles to Cannakale taking in the ancient site of Troy on the way to Bursa and reflect upon a very moving day

Day 4 Tuesday 26th April
Bursa - Istanbul
A perfect opportunity to have a slow start to the day, before relaxing in the natural hot springs that Bursa is famous for. Late afternoon we drive to Istanbul, this is our last evening together and a great opportunity to go out and farewell new found friends. We have a chance to go to a traditional Turkish belly dancing cabaret show with dinner and drinks cost. £25 (Optional)

Day 5 Wednesday 27th April
Istanbul
Check out of our hotel after breakfast. Before making your own onward transport arrangements, or you can join us and experience the feeling of invigoration with a Traditional Turkish bath, or take the chance to go on a last-minute shopping spree in Istanbul's famous Grand Bazaar. We can also arrange for you to go on the Bosphorus cruise in the afternoon, cost £10 (Optional)

WHATS INCLUDED

Locally guided tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and underground cistern * Fully guided tour of Gallipolli memorial sites including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and many others * ANZAC Day memorial services * Visit the Ancient City of Troy * Bursa Hot Springs * Packed breakfast and lunch provided on ANZAC Day * No overnight drive * No camping * Breakfasts daily

Departure?
23rd April 2005

Price?
£219 GBP (flights not included) -
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