1. Turkish Delight with Gallipoli
Combine the Dawn Service at Gallipoli with a selection of Turkey's touring highlights
including Ephesus, Pamukkale and the magical region of Cappadocia.
Package Includes
 12 nights in centrally located 4 star hotels
 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners
 Transportation by air-conditioned coach
 English-speaking professional guide
 Admission fees
 Arrival and departure airport transfers in Istanbul
Package Excludes
 Airfares
 Turkish Visa
 Meals and drinks other than specified
 Tipping
Package Details
Day 1 Arrive Istanbul
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 3 nights. In the evening,
welcome drink and meet your tour guide for a brief about the tour. Enjoy dinner at your
hotel with fellow tour members.
Day 2 Istanbul
In the morning explore Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces
where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as
well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Visit the Blue Mosque
covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles. In the afternoon, explore Saint Sophia, one of
the marvels of Byzantine architecture.and stroll through the Spice Market to feel the
exotism of the Orient. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 Istanbul
In the morning, explore the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a langourous
boat trip along the European and Asian coasts of the Bosphorus. Lunch in a fish
restaurant and.. In the afternoon discover Taksim, the largest square of the city and walk
along the pedestrian Istiklal Street to really see and live Istanbul’s daily life. Overnight at
your hotel.

2. Day 4 Istanbul – Canakkale (320 kms)
Drive to Gallipoli for a guided tour of the battlefields. Visit the landing beaches at Anzac
Cove Kabatepe War Museum, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and cemetery, and the
Chnuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and cemetery. Also visit the Turkish and Allied
tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, and the Nek cemetery – site of the infamous battle
depicted in Peter Weir’s epic film Gallipoli. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for 3
nights at the Akol Hotel.
Day 5 Canakkale – Troy – Canakkale
Morning excursion to visit the archaeological ruins of Troy – the legendary city featured
in Homer’s Iliad. The remainder of the day is free for you to rest in your hotel prior to
dinner. At approximately 10:00pm we will depart for Anzac Cove.
Day 6 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli
Attend the Dawn Service commencing at 5.30 am, followed by service at the Lone Pine
Australian Memorial at approximately 10.00 am and at the Chunuk-Bair New Zealand
Memorial at 12.30 pm. A boxed breakfast will be provided. Late lunch before returning
to Canakkale for overnight.
Day 7 Canakkale – Kusadasi (410 kms)
Cross the Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum, the city
where parchment was invented. Continue to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight at your
hotel.
Day 8 Kusadasi – Pamukkale (215 kms)
Proceed to Ephesus and explore one of the world’s finest Roman cities. Wander along its
2,000 year old marble streets to sites including the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the
afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and stop for a photo at the nearby Temple of
Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the
World was. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 9 Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (630 kms)
Morning drive to Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes Convent which is now the
Mevlana Museum. In the afternoon, visit Sultanhan, a caravanserail on the Silk Road,
dating back to the 12th century. Continue to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 Cappadocia
Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region:
explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th

3. century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will
admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Dinner
and overnight at your hotel.
Day 11 Cappadocia – Ankara (310 kms)
In the morning stroll through the underground galleries of Saratli where the first
Christians hid themselves from rivals. Drive to Ankara and visit the Museum of
Anatolian Civilizations to explore Ankara's ancient past, which dates from the Paleolithic
Age. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Day 12 Ankara – Istanbul (430 kms)
In the morning drive to Istanbul with lunch en-route and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at your Istanbul hotel.
Day 13 Depart Istanbul
At a pre appointed time you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for
your forward flight.
Price Guide
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Turkish Delight with 20 Apr 13 - 02 May
Package Tour $ 1687.00
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