ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour

ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour

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ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour

13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Antalya

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

ADCOL25

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Special Events

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $3128

NB: Prices correct on 24-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich history and cultural heritage. Begin in Istanbul, exploring iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Topkapi Palace. Experience the poignant Gallipoli Battlefields, including ANZAC Cove and the Lone Pine Memorial, and attend the moving ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Discover the ancient city of Troy, the mystical ruins of Ephesus, and the stunning travertines of Pamukkale. Traverse the Silk Road to Konya and marvel at Cappadocia's unique landscapes and underground cities. Conclude with the ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos, and Side in Antalya. Enjoy professional guidance, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of included meals as you delve into Turkey's past and present on this unforgettable tour.

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Explore the Old City, a UNESCO Heritage site

  • Gallipoli - Experience the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and visit the battlefields

  • Troy - Discover the ancient city and museum, a UNESCO Heritage site

  • Ephesus - Visit the ancient city and the site of the Temple of Artemis

  • Pamukkale - Marvel at the calcium travertines and tour Hierapolis

  • Cappadocia - Explore the Goreme Open Air Museum and underground city

  • Konya - Visit the Mevlana Museum and Sultanhani Caravansary

  • Antalya - Tour the ancient sites of Perge, Aspendos, and Side

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, meet your guide and the rest of your group.

Day 2 : Istanbul Old City

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem), the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.

Day 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields

Location: Gallipoli

Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Day 4 : Anzac Day At Gallipoli

Location: Gallipoli

Accommodation Name: MD Barbaros Hotel (Special Class)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service. We become aware of the almost deafening silence as the moving service to commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day begins. You will then have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 5 : Troy, Troy Museum

Location: Troy

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Depart from Canakkale and head towards Troy where we will explore the and award-winning Troy Museum and the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the legendary city walls, stand where heroes like Achilles and Hector once battled, and marvel at the remnants of temples and theatres that whisper stories of a glorious past.

Day 6 : Ephesus, Sirince, Kusadasi

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Location: Ephesus

Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Day 7 : Pamukkale, Hierapolis

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Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Day 8 : Silk Road, Konya, Cappadocia

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Location: Konya

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

Day 9 : Goreme, Underground City

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Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.

Day 10 : Antalya

Location: Antalya

Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we fly over the central part of the country, to Antalya. You will be met at the airport and transfered to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.

Day 11 : Perge, Aspendos, Side

Location: Antalya

Accommodation Name: RuinAdalia Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge and Aspendos. In Aspendos, you can see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey with its Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins.

Day 12 : Antalya, Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be transferred to Antalya Airport for your flight to Istanbul, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel and have the remainder of the day is free.

Day 13 : Istanbul

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Location: Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide

    A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour.

  • Transportation

    Transportation is provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

  • Domestic flights and transfers

    Domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, and between Antalya and Cappadocia (possibly via Istanbul), including transfers, are included.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to various sites and attractions are included.

  • Tips

    Tips are included, except for the driver and guide.

What's Not Included

  • Optional activities

    Suggested optional activities are not included.

  • Tips for driver and guide

    Tips for the driver and guide are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Compulsory travel insurance is not included.

Meals

12 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles, and enjoy domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, as well as Antalya and Cappadocia, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey throughout Turkey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays at a variety of accommodations including the 4-star Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, the special class MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, and boutique options like the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi and the Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, as well as domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, and between Antalya and Cappadocia (possibly via Istanbul), with transfers included.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 12 breakfasts and 7 dinners.

  • Is there a guide provided for the tour?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    The tour includes 12 nights of accommodation at various hotels, including the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Çanakkale, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kuşadası, Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, and RuinAdalia Hotel in Antalya.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

    Yes, entrance fees to the attractions visited during the tour are included.

  • What is the significance of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service during the tour?

    The ANZAC Day Dawn Service is a moving ceremony to commemorate the fallen forefathers of Australia and New Zealand. It takes place at Gallipoli, a significant site from World War I, and participants have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service.

  • What optional activities are available during the tour?

    Optional activities include a Turkish Folklore evening in Istanbul and a traditional Turkish folklore evening in Cappadocia.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, compulsory travel insurance is not included in the tour package and must be arranged separately.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

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I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

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Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

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Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

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I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

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Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

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We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

Jane S (Google Reviewer)  

I wouldn’t recommend this company....

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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