Day 1 Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise.

At the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk representative, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Istanbul hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. After the welcome has concluded we will then take a relaxing cruise along to magnificent Bosphorus capturing the delights of Istanbul.

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Day 2 Istanbul, Gallipoli.

After breakfast we jump into the coach and head for the shores of Gallipoli. We visit each of the areas of historical significance including Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cover, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Tonight we get set up to ensure the best position is kept for the Dawn Service. Tonight we sleep under the stars and have an overnight stay in the ceremony area.

Day 3 Dawn Service, Gallipoli Ceremonies, Ayvalik.

We wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rises over the battle field, we remember the soldiers who lost their lives on this exact day all those years ago. We also attend the National ceremonies and services later in the day. Tonight we re-charge and freshen up with dinner and an overnight stay in Ayvalik.We will have Anzac BBQ tonight.

Day 4 Ayvalik, Pergamum, Pamukkale.

After breakfast we head to Pergamum, and the remains of the Asklepion. In the evening we arrive in Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish. This is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertines, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water.

Day 5 Ayvalik, Pergamum, Pamukkale.

Today we first visit the natural site Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis which was built on top of the white "castle" and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. After discovering the wonders of Pamukkale and Hierapolis, the best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus, will be our second stop. Ephesus is a spectacular ancient city and was one of the seven churches of Asia that are cited in the Book of Revelation. Famous also given that historians believe that The Gospel of John was written here. It is also the site of a large gladiators' graveyard and famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BCE), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This evening we stay overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.

Day 6 Selcuk/Kusadasi, Troy, Gallipoli.

After breakfast we heada to the ancient city of Troy, the setting of Homer's epic, Iliad, involving a giant wooden horse. Then we depart for Gallipoli to have time enought to visit all the Anzac sights in depth and without the crowds next day.

Day 7 Gallipoli, Istanbul.

Our exploration of the Gallipoli peninsular continues without the crowds in silence and quiet contemplation to truly capture the ANZAC spirit. Today provides a more detailed and personal experience to reflect and explore the history and heartbeat of this region, we see and experience each of the areas of historical significance including Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston’s Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, Quinn’s Post, Turkish Memorial, the Nek and Walker’s Ridge. In the afternoon we return to Istanbul. This is a day to enjoy the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us, while listening to your music player or just watching the small towns and villages pass. As we get into Istanbul in the evening, keep a look out for the stunning light show that is on every night! The oldest and best buildings are lit up over the Bosphorus, and the two bridges joining Asia to Europe are spectacular. We sleep over night in Istanbul.

Day 8 Istanbul.

After breakfast we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We stroll through the old town visiting Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Underground cistern.

Day 9 Istanbul.

Our trip will finish after breakfast in Istanbul. We wish you safe travels!