Anzac Tour for Students and Academic Staff

"Special Lecture about
Anatolian (Asia Minor) Civilizations,
Gullet Cruise, Cooking Class and Home Stay"
 

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 01 22 April ISTANBUL
No meals or activities are planned for this day. Should you arrive in Istanbul today you are free to recover from jetlag and explore the city. Again, if you arrive on this day your tour guide will meet you at Istanbul Airport after the customs and baggage claim with a “ University Name ” sign. (Overnight in Istanbul)

Day 02 23 April ISTANBUL
The journey starts with a Spice Market visit, followed by a Bosphorus boat tour viewing the beauty of the European and Asian shorelines on either side. Cross to the Asian side to visit the Camlica Hill and tour the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans with its magnificent gardens. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch at Kadýköy Dicle Balýk Restaurant in Üsküdar. Dinner at hotel)

Day 03 24 April ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI
Drive to Gallipoli, through the European lands of Turkey. Visit Anzac Cove (one of the most significant battle fields in Australian war history), Lone Pine, and the trenches and in the afternoon guide to take passengers to Anzac Cove to settle in for the night. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 04 25 April GALLIPOLI
Guide to make a meeting point with group for after New Zealand and Australian Services. Coach to pick up group at or close to meeting point. After ceremonies transfer back to the hotel in Assos (Dinner)

Day 05 26 April GALLIPOLI / IZMIR
On the way to Izmir visit Pergamon, the ACROPOLIS, the steepest theater of the ancient world, the Temple of Trajan. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit ASCLEPION, the ancient healing center drive to Izmir.
Izmir is the third most populous city in Turkey and is located in a region with a magnificent history, making it a popular tourist centre. Today you are going to meet with a Turkish Family and overnight at home (Breakfast, Lunch at Bergama Saglam Restaurant, Dinner at Home)

Day 06 27 April IZMIR / EPHESUS / KUSADASI
Leave for Ephesus, cradle of early Christianity. Visit the ancient Ephesus, Prepare your very own Turkish banquet Lunch at the exclusive "Bizim Ev - Hanimeli Cooking School.After lunch visit the Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon you may enjoy a visit to a leather outlet and have fun at fashion show.? Then drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch during the visits, Dinner at hotel)

Day 07 28 April KUSADASI / PAMUKKALE
Drive to Pamukkale, visit ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale which contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. in the afternoon free time to enjoy spa facilities of your hotel . Dinner and overnight. ( Breakfast, Lunch during the visits, Dinner at hotel)

Day 08 29 April PAMUKKALE / FETHIYE
Transfer to Fethiye for your Gulet (wooden sailing boat) cruise, free time to enjoy this holiday resort town and overnight on board.(Breakfast at hotel, dinner on board)

Day 09 30 April BOAT TOUR
This is the ultimate escape to the tranquility and beauty of the Turquoise coast; discover tiny islands and secluded bays, the bluest crystal clear water imaginable, and days of endless sunshine. On board, enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals, and the attentive service offered by the crew. ( Breakfast l, Lunch and Dinner on board).

Day 10 01 May BOAT TOUR
This is the ultimate escape to the tranquility and beauty of the Turquoise coast; discover tiny islands and secluded bays, the bluest crystal clear water imaginable, and days of endless sunshine. On board, enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals, and the attentive service offered by the crew. ( Breakfast; Lunch and Dinner on board).

Day 11 02 May BOAT TOUR
This is the ultimate escape to the tranquility and beauty of the Turquoise coast; discover tiny islands and secluded bays, the bluest crystal clear water imaginable, and days of endless sunshine. On board, enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals, and the attentive service offered by the crew. ( Breakfast l, Lunch and Dinner on board).

Day 12 03 May DISEMBARK & FLIGHT to ANKARA
Disembark the boat in the afternoon Transfer to Dalaman airport for the flight to Ankara by TK9033 Dalaman / Ankara direct flight 20:30 / 22:10. (Breakfast and Lunch on board, Dinner on the road as sandwich + soda)

Day 13 04 May ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Following morning visits of Mausoleum of Atatürk and Anatolian Civilization Museum, drive to Cappadocia via Salt Lake. There will be a visit to the underground city of Kaymakli. Also see then the natural citadel of Uchisar which is an outstanding rock formation with carved dwellings. Check in and after dinner have a special Turkish night show in a cave restaurant. (Breakfast a, Lunch at Baran Restaurant, Dinner at the hotel and folk show at Yasar Baba Cave)

Day 14 05 May CAPPADOCIA / ISTANBUL
Optional hot air balloon trip in the early morning, Full day Cappadocia visit, including Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos the pottery making town, where a class will be given by a local artist. Transfer to Nevsehir airport for your flight to Istanbul by TK2009 19:40 / 21:00 ( Breakfast, Lunch at Hanedan Restaurant, Dinner at hotel in Istanbul)

Day 15 06 May ISTANBUL
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Royal Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans, the Underground Cistern Basilica, the Blue Mosque, unique with six minarets, the Roman Hippodrome Square and the St.Sophia which is considered one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels. (Breakfast, Lunch at Sultanahmet Square, Dinner at II Bahar Restaurant)

Day 16 07 May DEPART ISTANBUL
After breakfast transfer to the airport according to your flight time end of services. (B)

the tour price will be indicated according to the number of participants
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