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ANZAC
DAY - SUPERIOR TOUR 4 - 15th to 29th 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 / Cappadocia |
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| Today
depart Istanbul for Cappadocia, the “fantasy land” of rock
formations; chimneys, cones, needles, pillars and pyramids. On arrival we’ll visit Kervansaray before checking into our hotel. (B,D) |
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03 - Cappadocia |
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its natural beauty, 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, Uchisar. We’ll also visit local handicraft manufacturers and learn about the traditional art. (B,D) |
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04 - Cappadocia / Antalya |
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breakfast head down to the Mediterranean coast. On our way we’ll
visit an Underground City. Late in the evening we’ll arrive in Antalya, the cosmopolitan city by the Mediterranean Sea. (B,D) |
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05 - Antalya / Fethiye |
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we’ll first visit Antalya before departing for Fethiye, the heart
of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Rest of the day free to start discovering this fantastic region on your own. (B,D) |
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06 - Oludeniz / Kayakoy (Fethiye) |
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breakfast depart for the peaceful lagoon of Oludeniz and swim in the
tranquil waters of Med (if weather allows). In the afternoon we’ll visit Kayakoy (Karmylassos), the old Greek town famous for its impressive old stone houses. (B,D) |
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07 - Tlos / Saklikent Gorge (Fethiye) |
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| Today
first visit the ancient ruins of Tlos. Then we’ll proceed to
the spectacular Saklikent Gorge. The impressive rocks and ice-cold water of the canyon will provide us with some unique hours. (B,D) |
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08 - Pamukkale |
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breakfast depart for Pamukkale. We will first visit the ancient town
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. In the afternoon we’ll head our way to Selcuk where we’ll stay overnight. (B,D) |
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09 - Ephesus |
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best preserved classical Greco-Roman city on the Mediterranean, Ephesus,
will be the first stop of the day. Today we’ll also visit the House of Virgin Mary. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary, accompanied by St John, came to Ephesus at the end of her life, around 37 and 45AD. (B,D) |
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10 - Anzac Cove |
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we’ll head to 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 ourselves for an unforgetable Dawn Service experience and commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. (B) |
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11 - Dawn Service |
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in the morning we’ll attend the Dawn Service and the national
ceremonies. After the ceremonies we’ll continue our way down to Ayvalik, the charming town by the Aegean Sea. (BP,LP,D) |
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12 - Pergamum / Ayvalik |
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we’ll first visit the ancient city of Pergamum and the remains
of the Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, library and theatre cut into the hillside.In the afternoon we’ll return to the coastal village of Ayvalik. In the evening we’ll join the Anzac Barbecue. (B,D) |
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13 - Ayvalik / Troy / Gallipoli |
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breakfast we’ll first visit the island of Cunda and then head
our way to the legendary ancient city of Troy. Before lunch we’ll depart for Gallipoli to visit all the sights without the crowds! Our guide will show us Kabatepe War Museum, Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and tell more about the campaign. In the afternoon we’ll depart for Istanbul where we’ll stay overnight. (B) |
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14 - 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 Hagia 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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15 - 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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