15 Day ANZAC Day Tour - Beta & Bravo Tours -

ANZAC Day 2003 – 15 Day Tours

Tour Beta Tour Code : TR 6006

12 - 26 April 2003

Tour Bravo Tour Code : TR 6002

21 April - 05 May 2003

Tour Beta Itinerary (Tour Code TR 6006)

12/04/2003
Arrival in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel.
Transfer shuttle at 13:30, 15:30, 17:30
18:30 Welcome cocktail on a private boat cruising on Bosphorus in the evening. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

13/04/2003
Depart for Istanbul city tour. Visit Topkapi Palace- built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852)
St. Sophia- this church -turned mosque- turned museum takes the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent dome, Blue Mosque - famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles.Continue visit, Hippodrome. Return to hotel and overnight.
20:00 (Optional, Not included) Have a wonderful experience of historical Turkish Bath.

14/04/2003
Drive to Ankara and visit Ataturk's Mausoleum and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations- the host for the best samples of the items found on excavations. Overnight.

15/04/2003
Drive to Cappadocia.Visit Agzikarahan Caravansarai, and Underground city on the way. Overnight in Cappadocia..

16/04/2003
09:00 Full day tour of Cappadocia to see the surreal landscapes of volcanic ash, formed 3 million years ago, spectacular red rock cones, troglodyte churches and homes dating from 4000 BC. Lunch break in Goreme (not included). Visit PIGEON VALLEY, UCHISAR, GOREME open air museum , PASABAG (Fairy Chimneys) and ZELVE, then AVANOS, to visit one of its famous, pottery workshops. Later return to your hotel for overnight.

17/04/2003
Drive to Konya, the centre of the Seljuk Empire, with many examples of Turkish Islamic art and architecture. We will visit Museum of Mevlana (Whirling Dervishes), Continue to Olympos. Overnight in Tree House.

18/04/2003
After relax in Olympos to swim and explore the area Drive to Fethiye at 16.00 and embark to the yacht. Overnight on board

19/04/2003
Sail to bays. Swim, snorkel, knee boarding. Overnight stay on board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

20/04/2003
Sail to bays. Cold Spring Bay, St. Nicholas Island, Five Stones. Overnight stay on board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

21/04/2003
Disembark the boat and drive to Pamukkale which is an important center with pure white travertine, thermal springs. We also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, was named after Hiera, wife of the founder of Pergamon. Highlights include the Roman Baths, the Temple of Apollo and the Nymphaeum. Continue to Kusadasi for overnight.

22/04/2003
Drive to Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world then proceed to the Isa Bey Mosque. Afternoon visit Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon.
20:00 (Optional, not included) Turkish Night partying, folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music, Full of fun. Including dinner & drinks

23/04/2003
Early in the morning proceed to Troy, the site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of the Trojan Horse? Referred to in Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey", Troy has in fact nine cities superimposed one upon another. Troy Vl pertains to the famous Trojan War of Homer where the legendary heroes included Agamemnon, Achilles, Ulysses and Nestor on the Greek side and, Priam, Hector and Paris on the Trojan side. Continue to Gallipoli.
21:00 Viewing of Gallipoli movie (starring Mel Gibson). Overnight.

24/04/2003
Full day tour of Gallipoli -Visit Anzac Cove , Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair, New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. Drive to hotel. Free time until 23:00.
23:00 Drive to ANZAC Cove for dawn service.

25/04/2003
05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign.
07:00 Breakfast box
11:20 Australian National service.
13:20 New Zealand National service.
Lunch box in Kabatepe (included)
After ceremonies, drive to Istanbul. Overnight.

26/04/2003
Following breakfast, transfer to the airport.
Transfer times 04:00, 10:30, 14:30

Tour Included

ENTRANCE FEES TO ALL MUSEUMS ON THE ITINERARY.
All breakfasts.
English speaking professional licenced guide (NOT an Off-sider or escort) throughout.
All transportation by private a/c tour coach
11 nights 3 star hotel accommodation (Bed & Breakfast), 3 nights cabin accommodation (full board) on board in Fethiye.
3 days full board yacht cruise by Turkish Gullet yacht.
Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand )
Lunch boxes on Gallipoli tour & ANZAC Day, Breakfast box on ANZAC Day
Video Show (Gallipoli Movie starring Mel Gibson )
Special pre-departure information pack.

Tour Rates

Hotel	1/2 Double	Single
English Pounds	£ 429	-
Australian Dollars	AU$ 1.159	-

-No Single Supplement in this tour-

Please note that, unlike some other travel agencies, our quoted price includes all site and entrance fees as visited throughout the tour. This equates to 30-35 GBP for our 8 day tour and 50-60GBP for our 15 day tour.
With ITW travel, there are no hidden costs - we look forward to offering you our services!

Terms & Conditions

Important Notice!

The times on this itinerary are subject to change without notification.

Our firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra expenses.

Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.

Travel insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for unpredictable incidents.

Tour Bravo Itinerary (Tour Code TR 6002)

21/04/2003
Transfer or check in to hotel. Transfer shuttle at 13:30, 15:30, 17:30
Overnight stay in Istanbul.

22/04/2003
Depart for Istanbul city tour. St. Sophia- this church -turned mosque- turned museum takes the breath away with the sheer architectural size of its interior and magnificent dome, Blue Mosque - famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles. Continue the tour with Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. Return to hotel and overnight.
18:30 Welcome cocktail on a private boat cruising on Bosphorus in the evening.

23/04/2003
In the morning Visit Topkapi Palace- built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852) Depart for Gallipoli.
21:00 Viewing of Gallipoli movie (starring Mel Gibson). Overnight.

24/04/2003
Full day Tour of Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery, Kabatepe War Museum.
17.00 Drive to Hotel in Gallipoli to relax couple of hours before drive to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service.
22:30 Leave Hotel for Dawn Service in ANZAC Cove.

26/04/2003
Drive to Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world then proceed to the Isa Bey Mosque. Afternoon visit Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon.
17.00 Return to Kusadasi and overnight stay.
20:00 (Optional, not included) Turkish Night partying, folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music, Full of fun. Including dinner & drinks.

27/04/2003
Drive to Pamukkale which is an important center with pure white travertine, thermal springs and antic cities is within city of Denizli. We also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, was named after Hiera, wife of the founder of Pergamon. Highlights include the Roman Baths, the Temple of Apollo and the Nymphaeum. Continue to Fethiye and embark the boat for overnight.

28/04/2003
Sail to bays. Swim, snorkel, knee boarding. Overnight stay on board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

29/04/2003
Sail to bays. Cold Spring Bay, St. Nicholas Island, Five Stones. Overnight stay on board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

30/04/2003
Sail back to Fethiye and disembark. Breakfast and lunch on board.
17:00 Drive to Oludeniz for overnight.

01/05/2003
Free day in Fethiye. You can enjoy cristal clear waters of Oludeniz . Optional rafting and paragliding facilities. Drive to Olympos in the afternoon for overnight.

02/05/2003
Early in the morning drive to Konya, the centre of the Seljuk Empire, with many examples of Turkish Islamic art and architecture. Lunch break in Konya (not included)We will visit Museum of Mevlana (Whirling Dervishes). Continue to Goreme / Cappadocia. Overnight.

03/05/2003
09:00 Full day tour of Cappadocia to see the surreal landscapes of volcanic ash, formed 3 million years ago, spectacular red rock cones, troglodyte churches and homes dating from 4000 BC. Lunch break in Goreme (not included). Visit PIGEON VALLEY, UCHISAR, GOREME open air museum , PASABAG (Fairy Chimneys) and ZELVE, then AVANOS, to visit one of its famous, pottery workshops. Later return to your hotel for overnight.20:00 (Optional, Not included) Have a wonderful experience of historical Turkish Bath.

04/05/2003
Full day guided tour of Derinkuyu underground city. Continue to Istanbul. Lunch break on the way (not included). Late arrival in Istanbul. Overnight.

05/05/2003
Following the breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Transfer times 04:00, 10:30, 14:30