ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
$1001
Tour Overview
Embark on the ANZAC Day - Digger Tour, a poignant journey through Turkey's historic landscapes. This small group tour offers a deep dive into the Gallipoli battlefields, including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair Memorials, as well as original trenches and tunnels at The Nek and Johnson's Jolly. Experience the moving ANZAC Day Dawn Service, a tribute to fallen soldiers. In Istanbul, explore the city's rich cultural heritage with visits to the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Enjoy comfortable stays at the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul and the MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, with transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle. A professional English-speaking guide will enhance your experience, ensuring a memorable and insightful journey. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome to Istanbul
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 : Gallipoli Battlefields
Location: Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly
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 3 : ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
Location: Gallipoli, Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul.
Day 4 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St. Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Grand Bazaar, 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, the Hippodrome and the Grand Bazaar. Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish Folklore evening.
Day 5 : 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
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour.
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Transportation
Transportation is provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to all included sites are covered.
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Tips except Driver and Guide
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
Optional activities suggested during the tour are not included.
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Tips - Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included in the tour package.
Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey as you explore the historic sites of Gallipoli and Istanbul.
Accommodation
Stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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 to ensure a comfortable journey as you explore the historic sites of Gallipoli and Istanbul.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay at the Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Istanbul, and the MD Barbaros Hotel, a special class hotel in Gallipoli, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to all included sites are covered 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. You will need to arrange this separately.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What happens on ANZAC Day during the tour?
On ANZAC Day, you will awake before sunrise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, experiencing the moving service to commemorate fallen forefathers. You will also have the chance to attend the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before returning to Istanbul in the late afternoon.
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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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Apr 23, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 43 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 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
ANZAC Day - Digger Tour
5 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Lone Pine Memorial, Chunuk Bair Memorial, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St. Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Grand Bazaar Istanbul ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADDIG25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99