ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour
ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour
ANZAC Day - Colonel Tour
13 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Antalya
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADCOL25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This 13 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Whilst the ANZAC Day ceremonies are the central point of the tour it also visits, amongst other places, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, 5 UNESCO Heritage sites in all.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
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
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
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
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
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
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
Location: Ephesus
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
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
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation Name: Adem Pira Hotel
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
Location: Konya
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel
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
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel
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
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
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
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
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
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our tour concludes after breakfast and we bid farewell to our new friends.
What's Included
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Travel in comfort with a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Domestic flight between Antalya and Istanbul and transfers
Domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, including transfers, are included.
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Domestic flight between Antalya and Cappadocia (possibly via Istanbul) and transfers
Domestic flights between Antalya and Cappadocia, possibly via Istanbul, including transfers, are included.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all included sites and attractions are covered.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
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12 nights - accommodation
Accommodation for 12 nights is included in the tour package.
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12 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
Enjoy 12 breakfasts and 7 dinners during the tour.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
12 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle. It also includes domestic flights between Antalya and Istanbul, and Antalya and Cappadocia, with transfers.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 12 breakfasts and 7 dinners. Lunches are not included in the tour package.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour offers a mix of 4-star and boutique accommodations, including stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi, Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, and RuinAdalia Hotel in Antalya.
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Is there a guide provided for the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide is provided for the duration of the tour.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees are included in the tour package.
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What is the highlight of the ANZAC Day experience on this tour?
The highlight of the ANZAC Day experience is attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli, followed by the opportunity to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities suggested during the tour, such as a Turkish Folklore evening, but these are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is compulsory but not included in the tour package.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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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.
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Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.