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ANZAC Marvellous Türkiye 2025

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  • 15 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Koycegiz, Fethiye, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, Gallipoli

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Small Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Explore the wonders of Türkiye on this special departure which places you at ANZAC Cove for the Dawn Service on April 25

  • A guided tour of Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar
  • Explore Cappadocia with a full day of touring
  • Visit ancient Ephesus with its magnificent library
  • Visit Troy, where the legendary Trojan War took place
  • Visit Gallipoli including ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial
  • Start Point:
  • End Point:
  • Stops:
  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday, 12th April:                      Istanbul

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 – Sunday, 13th April:                         Istanbul

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia (external visit), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Day 3 – Monday, 14th April:                        Istanbul – Canakkale

After breakfast, drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial, cross the Dardanelles. Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D)

Day 4 – Tuesday, 15th April:                        Canakkale – Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi

After breakfast, drive to legendary Troy; the site where the Trojan War took place, and continue to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis. Drive to Kusadasi for overnight. (B, D)

Day 5 – Wednesday, 16th April:                 Kusadasi – Ephesus – Sirince – Kusadasi

After breakfast, a short drive to visit Ephesus to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets and leather. Continue to one of the most beautiful villages in Türkiye, Sirince, where you can taste delicious wines of the village and do some shopping. Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 6 – Thursday, 17th April:                      Kusadasi – Hierapolis – Pamukkale

After breakfast, drive through the meander plain and cotton farms to Pamukkale. Here you will have time to enjoy the beauty of the lime cascades and visit ancient Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale. (B, D)

Day 7 – Friday, 18th April:                            Pamukkale – Koycegiz – Fethiye

After breakfast, morning drive to the lakeside town of Koycegiz. Here you will take a boat cruise to Turtle Beach where you can smother yourself in mud at the local mud Bath. Continue to Fethiye for overnight. (B, D)

Day 8 – Saturday, 19th April:                      Fethiye – Kayakoy Greek Village and Oludeniz – Fethiye

After breakfast, explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy. Continue to Oludeniz for a swim stop before driving back to your hotel. Tonight, there will be an optional sunset boat trip with dinner in Fethiye. Overnight in Fethiye. (B)

Day 9 – Sunday, 20th April:                          Fethiye – Antalya           

After breakfast, drive to Antalya where you will visit Duden Waterfalls in Lara and walk through the old city. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Antalya. (B, D)

Day 10 – Monday, 21st April:                      Antalya (Aspendos) – Konya – Cappadocia

After breakfast, early departure for Konya. En-route, visit Aspendos Theatre. Upon arrival to Konya, visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Whirling Dervishes convent before continuing to biblical Cappadocia. Visit ancient caravanserai on the Silk Road. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B, D)

Day 11 – Tuesday, 22nd April:                     Cappadocia

Today, you have the opportunity to experience an early morning balloon tour (optional).  After breakfast, enjoy a full day tour of Cappadocia including visits to Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B)

Day 12 – Wednesday, 23rd April:               Cappadocia – Istanbul

This morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your own leisure. Take this opportunity to rest or explore Istanbul. (B)

Day 13 – Thursday, 24th April:                   Istanbul – Gallipoli

After breakfast, you have the morning at leisure. At 15:30 – 16:00, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul old town and transferred to Gallipoli. Time at leisure before an evening drive to Anzac Cove for a night without sleep as you join the crowd and soak up the atmosphere. (B)

Day 14 – Friday, 25th April:                         Gallipoli – Istanbul (ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS)

This emotional day begins in the early hours as you take part İn the 101 commemorative Dawn Service. Today we remember the numerous lives cut short. After the Dawn Service, we pay our respects at the battlefields and attend international services. Afternoon drive back to your Istanbul hotel.

Day 15 – Saturday, 26th April:                    Istanbul

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Istanbul New airport. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

ISTANBUL (ON ARRIVAL): Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul – Piyalepasa

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

KUSADASI: Charisma De Luxe Hotel

PAMUKKALE: Adem Pira Hotel

FETHIYE: Marina Boutique Hotel

ANTALYA: Best Western Plus Khan Hotel

CAPPADOCIA: Crowne Plaza Cappadocia – Nevsehir, an IHG Hotel

ISTANBUL (ON RETURN): Kent Hotel

Includes:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Arrival and departure transfers on first and last day of the tour
  • Accommodation as listed above or similar
  • Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Touring with English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees and local taxes

 

Things to Note:

–        Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–        Please note that due to security measures, the program on 23-25 April may change.

–        Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.

–        Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–        Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–        On arrival at your hotel, please check the bulletin board of the hotel for more details. Look for the information from the supplier listed on your voucher.

–        Tour does not include entry visa into Türkiye

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Pricing & Availability

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2025
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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

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ANZAC Marvellous Türkiye 2025

From $5,425 AUD
  • 15 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Koycegiz, Fethiye, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, Gallipoli

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Small Group Tours

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