ANZAC Day - Major Tour
ANZAC Day - Major Tour
$2550
Tour Overview
Embark on the ANZAC Day - Major Tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's rich history and culture. Begin in Istanbul, exploring the Old City with its iconic Blue Mosque and St. Sophia Museum. Experience the poignant ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli, visiting battlefields like ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine. Discover the ancient city of Troy and its museum, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Wander through the ruins of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, and marvel at Pamukkale's stunning travertines. In Cappadocia, explore the Goreme Open Air Museum and the underground city of Kaymakli. Visit Konya's Mevlana Museum and the historic Sultanhani Caravansary. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and enjoy stays in a mix of 4-star and boutique accommodations. This tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. ...more ...less
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, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St. Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Grand Bazaar, 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, Troy Museum
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, Temple of Artemis, Sirince, Kusadasi
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, Hierapolis
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: Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya, Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia
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: Goreme Valley, 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 : Ankara
Location: Ankara, Istanbul
Accommodation Name: Port Bosphorus Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Day 11 : 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 the sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.
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Tips
Tips are included except for the driver and guide.
What's Not Included
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Optional activities
Suggested optional activities are not included in the tour price.
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Tips for Driver and Guide
Tips for the driver and guide are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Compulsory travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
Meals
10 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 7 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, the MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Troy, the Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, and the unique Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia, offering a mix of 4-star and boutique accommodations.
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, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout the tour.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will stay in a mix of 4-star and boutique accommodations, including the Port Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul, the MD Barbaros Hotel in Gallipoli, the Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Troy, the Adem Pira Hotel in Pamukkale, and the unique Gamirasu Hotel in Cappadocia.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
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Is there a professional guide during the tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you for the duration of the tour.
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Are tips included in the tour price?
Tips are included except for the driver and guide, for whom tips are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, compulsory travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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What meals are provided during the tour?
The tour includes 10 breakfasts and 7 dinners.
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What special event is included in the tour?
The tour includes experiencing the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli, which is a special event to commemorate fallen forefathers.
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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 22, 2025 - May 02, 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 - Major Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting: Istanbul, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, St. Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Hippodrome, Istanbul, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Troy Museum, Ephesus, Temple of Artemis, Sirince, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya, Mevlana Museum, Cappadocia, Goreme Valley, Ankara ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ADMAJ25
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Battlefield Tours, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History