LISTING PHOTOS Click photo to enlarge Page Views: 77 Date Added: 15/10/2007 Last Updated: 15/10/2007 Price: 765.00 Description: 15 Day Silver ANZAC Tour Discription Experience the must see places of Turkey including Istanbul, Gallipoli Battlefields and the Anzac Services, Troy, Asklepion and Red Basilica, and the roman city of Pergamum, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the hot springs of Pamukkale, Dalyan mudbaths, and the amazing city of Cappadocia view first hand the historical arts traditions and mysteries of Turkey. The Mediterranean views of Antalya, and visit the capital of Turkey, Ankara. The tour also includes airport transfers, a welcome cocktail, ANZAC lunch, a ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner on the Anzac Peninsula (optional), all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, 3 star Hotel accommodation, professional English speaking tour guides, accommodation in the authentic cave hotels of Cappadocia. This tour will ensure you leave Turkey with many great memories and will entice you to return for many more visits. Tour Itinerary Day 1 – Istanbul – Tuesday 22 April 2008 Welcome cocktail included Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Welcome cocktail at 730pm at the hotel. Tonight we can take you to a welcome gala dinner with Traditional Turkish 1001 entertainment, an optional activity. You can meet our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The evening starts at 830pm. Overnight at 3star Hotel in Istanbul. Note!! Free transfers are available from Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout today. Please confirm your flight details in advance. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are at extra cost.        Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Wednesday 23 April 2008 Breakfast Included We depart from the hotel at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorous Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe. Tonight nearly every tour group will have arrived. We have a welcome ANZAC Party arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 9-11pm! Overnight at 3star Hotel in Istanbul.    Day 3 – Gallipoli - Dawn Service – Thursday 24th April 2008 Breakfast & Lunch Included We depart for Gallipoli at 07:00 (4.5 hour drive). On the way we will have the chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch. We will have an Anzac lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. We then start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. We visit Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. After the tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe again for our big ANZAC BBQ buffet dinner (optional). Prior to dinner we will stop at a supermarket for additional supplies for our overnight stay at ANZAC Cove. To those who decline the fantastic buffet BBQ, this will be your only stop for dinner also. After dinner at approx 21.30 pm we will depart for the Dawn Service. Overnight Anzac Cove.        Day 4 – Dawn Service – Troy - Friday 25 April 2008 Dinner  Included Don't forget your sleeping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches because Gallipoli is still as dark and cold today as it was 93 years ago when your ancestors landed. 04:30 Dawn Service.  10:30 Australian National service 11.45 Turkish National Service 13:00 New Zealand National service   After the services, we depart for the ancient city of Troy (40 minute drive). Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy, return to our hotel where we will have dinner. The evening is yours. You can enjoy the beach and the pool, relax and have fun with your new friends. Over Night in 3star Hotel in Ayvalik. Day 5- Bergama Tour / Kusadasi- Saturday 26 April 2008 Breakfast and dinner included Drive to Pergamum (45 minute drive) - see Asklepion, Zues alter, Red Bassilcia etc.  BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic - and later Roman - city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty.  Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or "Red Basilica", a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation - though sadly it's now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers. Then departure for Kusadasi. On the way, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. Then we have the option of a Turkish Bath before checking into your hotel. Have a rest till dinner time. After having dinner at your hotel, you will have the free time to stroll. Overnight 3star Hotel in Kusadasi. Day 6- Ephesus & Kusadasi – Sunday 27 April 2008 Breakfast included 0830 we depart for Ephesus (20 min drive) - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. In the evening, as being one of our optional activities, you will have the chance to experience the traditional Turkish bath. Overnight 3star Hotel Kusadasi. Day 7- Pamukkale Tour- Monday 28 April 2008 Breakfast and dinner included At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale (2.5 hour drive). We then arrive at Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and give you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After our days activities we will check into our hotel in Pamukkale Dinner will be served at the hotel and the rest of the night is yours. Overnight in 3star Hotel Pamukkale. Day 8- Pamukkale & Dalyan Math Bath -Fethiye – Tuesday 29 April 2008 Breakfast and dinner included After Breakfast depart for Dalyan (4 hour drive). Dalyan is a very popular small town not spoiled by buildings. The wonderful 7 kilometres sandy Iztuzu Beach, which is accessible by a 45 minutes boat trip, is one of the last nesting areas for the Caretta caretta, Sea Turtles. Lunch break. A 15 minutes' boat trip will take you to the sulphur bath which is a different experience for many people visiting the city. Caunos, the ancient city near modern Dalyan, was founded around the 9th century BC. Caunos is famous for its rock-cut tombs. After the tour, return to your hotel. Resting & dinner. The night is yours. Overnight in 3star Hotel Fethiye. Day 9 - Antalya – Wednesday 30 April 2008 Breakfast included After breakfast depart to Antalya (5 hour drive). On the way we shall see one of the best panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Lunch break on the way. We will be passing from ancient Likya and you will have the chance to take photos of breath taking scenes. In ancient times it covered all Pamphylia that means "the land of all tribes". Attalia, the ancient name of Antalya , is derived from that of the Pergamon king Attalos II Philadelphus, who founded the city on the Pamphylian seacoast around 150 BC. It is know that it was visited by St. Paul by way of Perge in 46 A.D., that it was an important trading centre in the 2nd century A.D. and that the Emperor Hadrian's visit in 130 A.D. was commemorated with new monuments. Check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover Antalya. Overnight in 3star Hotel Antalya. Day 10- Antalya Perge Aspendos Tour – Thursday 1 May 2008 Breakfast and dinner included PERGE : According to the geographer Strabon, Perge has been founded by Akhas who came down here after the Trojan wars. Perge was first mentioned in 334 BC when Alexander the Great passed through here. In the following years, Perge went under the control of Pergamon when the Kingdom of Pergamon became a part of the Roman city. Especially in the first and the second centuries BC, Perge became one of the richest towns in Pamphylia. Therefore it is not a surprising that St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD. The people of Perge loved and respected their Artemis to such an extent that Christianity had to wait for another 400 years to enter here. In the Byzantine period, Perge was the seat of the bishop. Even though Arabs raided Perge in the 7th century AD, when Seljuk Turks settled the area, records show the existence of an older race living here. After the tour, departure for Aspendos. Lunch break on the way. ASPENDOS: The eastern land of Antalya was called Pamphylia in ancient times. The Toros Daglari ( Taurus Mountains ) forms a beautiful back drop to the fertile coast, rich with fields of cotton and vegetables. Aspendos (Belkis) lies 47 km east of Antalya in the Pamphylian plain. In 486 BC, Greeks and Persians had a great battle here (the Greeks won, they didn't stay in the area for long). During the reign of he Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-80 AD) Aspendos got its theatre, which is the best preserved of all. It was built by Romans and maintained by Byzantines and Seljuks. The ruins of the ancient city are extensive and include a stadium, an agora, and a basilica. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in 3star Hotel Antalya. Day 11- Antalya - Cappadocia – Friday 2 May 2008 Breakfast including Early morning we have a long drive to Cappadocia (8 hour drive). Check in to your hotel. After having some rest, you will have the chance to go to the famous traditional Turkish Night, you will enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore accompanied by traditional Turkish food. We recommend it should not be missed. Overnight Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. Day 12- Cappadocia Tour  - Saturday 3 May 2008 Breakfast and dinner included Today we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country "Katpatuka," (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Our guided tour will start at 09:30 and cover Avcilar, Pigeon Valley , Göreme Open Air Museum , Dervent Valley , Uçhisar Castle and the pottery village of Avanos . If you want to join our optional activity of Hot Air Ballooning, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Dinner at your Hotel. Overnight in Cave Hotel Cappadocia Day 13- Cappadocia Tour & Ankara – Sunday 4 May 2008 Breakfast & Dinner included We depart at 09:30 for one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia - Derinkuyu Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. This afternoon we will depart for Ankara with a lunch break during the trip (4 hour drive). Overnight in 4star Hotel Ankara. Day 14- Ankara City Tour & Istanbul – Monday 5 May 2008 Breakfast and dinner included Visit Ataturk (founder of the modern Turkey) Museum at the Ataturk Mosoleum. Lunch break. After the break city tour of Ankara which is the 2nd biggest city and the capital of Turkey. Then departure for Istanbul (5 hour drive). Over night in 3star Hotel Istanbul. Day 15- Istanbul - The End – Tuesday 6 May 2008 Breakfast included After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey. Tour Inclusions: .  Welcome Cocktail .  14 Breakfasts, 1 Anzac Lunch, 7 Dinners .  Professional English speaking tour guide throughout .  All transportation by private a/c tour coach .  3 nights at 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul, .  1 night at 3 star hotel accommodation in Ayvalik .  2 nights at 3 Star Hotel accommodation in Kusadasi .  1 night 3 star hotel accommodation in Pamukkale .  1 night 3 star hotel accommodation in Dalyan / Fethiye .  2 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Antalya .  2 nights accommodation in Cappadocia in authentic cave Hotel .  1 night 4 star hotel accommodation in Ankara .  All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary .  Free airport - hotel transfers on the 22nd between 07:30 - midnight .  Free return airport transfer services on the 6th May at: 07:30, 13:00 & 18:00 TOUR PRICE: 5% Discounts for early bookings until December (Based on double, triple or twin share) Euro 638.00 per person GBP 429.00 per person (Single supplement) Euro 765.00 per person GBP 519.00 per person City: Bodrum County:   Turkey Country:   Turkey Contact person:   Orhan Kalender Phone: +90 252 316 46 85 Web-site: http://www.travelshopturkey.com/anzac/15day_anzac_tour.html View Map: Click Here to view E-mail: Reply to Ad

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