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ANZAC
Day 2003 – 9 Day Tour
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Tour
Duffy Tour Code : TR 6003
19-24
April 2003 |
Itinerary
19/04/2003
Transfer or check in to hotel. Transfer shuttle at 13:30, 15:30, 17:30
Overnight stay in Istanbul.
20/04/2003
09:00 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)
12:45 Lunch break (not included)
14:00 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. Lunch break (not included). Continue and visit Hippodrome.
18:30 Welcome cocktail on a private boat cruising on Bosphorus in the
evening.
21/04/2003
07.30 Departure to Kusadasi. Visit Bursa which was the first capital of
Ottoman Empire, visit Great Mosque and historical sites. Lunch Break (not
included)
18.30 Arrive in Kusadasi overnight stay in Kusadasi.
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.
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 .
23/04/2003
09:00 Following the breakfast, 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.
18:00 Continue to Gallipoli for overnight.
24/04/2003
Depart for Full Day Gallipoli tour . 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.
18:00 Drive to hotel in Gallipoli and check in to your room.
22:30 Leave hotel for Dawn Service in ANZAC Cove.
25/04/2003
05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign.
07:00 Breakfast box
11:20 Australian National service.
Lunch Box in Kabatepe (included).
13:20 New Zealand National service.
17:00 Drive to Gallipoli and free afternoon.
21:30 Viewing of Gallipoli movie (starring Mel Gibson). Overnight.
26/04/2003
10:00 Depart for Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and check in to the hotel.
16:30 Drive to Visit Grand Bazaar. Overnight.20:00
(Optional, Not included) Have a wonderful experience of historical Turkish
Bath.
27/04/2003
Following the breakfast, transfer to the airport. End of our services.
Transfer times 04:00, 10:30, 14:30.
Included
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ENTRANCE
FEES TO ALL MUSEUMS ON THE ITINERARY.
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All
breakfasts.
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English
speaking professional licenced guide (NOT an Off-sider or escort)
throughout.
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All
transportation by private a/c tour coach
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3
nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul (Bed & Breakfast), 3
nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Gallipoli (Bed & Breakfast),
2 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Kusadasi (Bed & Breakfast),
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Dawn
and National Services (Australian, New Zealand )
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Lunch
boxes on Gallipoli tour & ANZAC Day, Breakfast box on ANZAC Day
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Video
Show (Gallipoli Movie starring Mel Gibson )
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Special
pre-departure information pack.
Rates
| Hotel |
1/2
Double |
Single |
| English
Pounds |
£ 289
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| Australia
Dollars |
AU $779
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-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.
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