ANZAC Day 2015 - 12 Days Tour

Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel by private car. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Destination: Istanbul
• Legend:

Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem not included.) Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Destination: Istanbul
• Legend: B, L

Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Hear expert information from a local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War Museum (Simulation Centre), the intended landing place at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove where the Dawn Service is held each year. Also visit the NZ Memorial at Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial as well. Overnight in Canakkale.

• Destination: Canakkale
• Legend: B, L

Around lunch time, join the convoy of our tour buses for departure to the Dawn Service site where we will get seated and wait, listening to the pre dawn program.

• Destination: Gallipoli Peninsula
• Legend: B, L

05:30 Dawn Service commences as the sun breaks the skyline behind the Turkish Sphinx. 07:30 While waiting for your bus to transfer you to the next service you can eat breakfast on the grass with the group or feel free to tell your leader that you want to go exploring; take your breakfast pack & walk the ridges & old trenches to the next service. Australian &/or New Zealand National services. (Service times for these have yet to be released). Lunch at a restaurant back in town. Overnight stay in Canakkale

• Destination: Anzac area
• Legend: B, L

Morning tour of the ruins of the ancient cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the afternoon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at the beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the way. These stunning ruins, beautifully located on a hill top, demonstrate that the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among the most talented in the Hellenistic world. Overnight in Kusadasi.

• Destination: Troy
• Legend: B, L

Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is thought to have spent her final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

• Destination: Ephesus
• Legend: B, L

Morning drive to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the afternoon, tour the 'Cotton Castle.' Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calcium waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumble down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Bring swimwear as you may have time to swim in the Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis. Overnight in Pamukkale.

• Destination: Pamukkale
• Legend: B, L, D

Morning flight from Pamukkale (Denizli airport) to Kayseri, via Istanbul. Arrive in Kayseri Early afternoon, and transfer to your cave hotel. Free afternoon exploring the cave town of Goreme. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

• Destination: Goreme
• Legend: B, L

05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia. (Optional; EUR150 surcharge applies). Drive to the take-off site and have a quick snack and safety briefing while watching the balloon inflate. Then you're off! Soaring over fairy chimneys, and dipping low to skim cave dwellings. This may be your favourite part of your Turkey trip - it will certainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft landing with a quick drink, and return to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. 09:30 Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (North). Visit Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and the natural Castle at Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

• Destination: Cappadocia
• Legend: B, L

09:30 Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, formerly known as Peristerema. Explore the famous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 km through the valley. On the way back, visit monasteries in Selime Village and a 13th century Caravansaray on the Silk Road. After the tour, transfer to airport and fly back to Istanbul. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

• Destination: Ihlara
• Legend: B, L

You will be transferred to the airport according to your departure flight.

• Destination: Istanbul
• Legend: B