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ANZAC
DAY - SUPERIOR TOUR 3 - 21st to 30th APRIL 2006
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01 - Arrival to Istanbul |
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| Welcome
to Istanbul, the only city in the world connecting two continents:
Asia and Europe. Meet our reps at the airport for the complimentary shuttle transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon our tour leader will brief us about the next days of our journey. In the evening we’ll join the “Anzac Welcome Dinner” and get to know our travel mates. (D) |
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02 - Istanbul Sightseeing |
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breakfast we will start to discover the magnificent sights of Istanbul
including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and St Sophia Museum. Today we’ll also join the Bosphorus cruise and spend memorable hours on the fascinating strait between Asia and Europe. (B) |
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03 - Gallipoli / Ayvalik |
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the morning we depart Istanbul for Gallipoli to visit all the important
memorial sites in the region without the crowds! Our guide will take us to Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell us all the stories about the legendary campaign. In the afternoon depart for Ayvalik, the charming Aegean sea resort. After refreshing ourselves in our 4 star hotel, we’ll join the “Anzac Eve Barbecue” in the evening. (B,D) |
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04 - Ayvalik / Anzac Cove |
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first visit Cunda Island in Ayvalik before heading our way to the
ancient city of Troy. After discovering this interesting sight, we’ll depart for Eceabat, the closest town to Anzac Cove. After spending some time here, we’ll depart for Anzac Cove and spend the night there to prepare for an unforgetable Dawn Service experience and commemorate anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. (B) |
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05 - Dawn Service |
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in the morning we will attend the Dawn Service and the national ceremonies.
After ceremonies we’ll continue our way down to Selcuk. (BP,LP,D) |
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06 - Ephesus |
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breakfast we’ll discover the best preserved ancient city in Turkey,
Ephesus. We’ll also visit the House of Virgin Mary before heading our way to Pamukkale famous for its unusual landscape.(B,D) |
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07 - Pamukkale |
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| Today
first visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, which was the cure centre
founded about 160BC by the king of Pergamum. Our day will continue with the discovery of the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale. Then we’ll drive to Cappadocia, the fantasy land of rock formations; chimneys, cones, needles, pillars and pyramids. (B,D) |
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08 - Cappadocia |
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| Cappadocia
was the heart of the Hittite Empire and it hosted Cimmerian, Persian,
Macedonian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations. Today we will explore the natural and historical beauties of Cappadocia including the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar. We’ll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art. (B,D) |
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09 - Cappadocia / Istanbul |
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breakfast we’ll explore the impressive “rock-cut” underground
city in the region. Before noon we’ll depart for Istanbul and arrive there late in the evening. (B) |
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10 - End of Services |
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| Our journey and services will end after breakfast at the hotel and check out. (B) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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