Anzac Day Tour – 6 Days
from $809/per person
Our 6 day ANZAC Day tour starts by discovering the magnificent museums and mosques of Istanbul, then exploring the trenches and battlefields in Galipoli and paying your respects to the fallen at the Dawn Service and National Ceremonies. Visit the ever popular Trojan horse in Troy, before ending your journey back in Istanbul.
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Starts in / Ends in
Istanbul / Istanbul
Average Tour Group Size
Avr. Group Size
25-30 people
Why You’ll Love This Tour
- Camp out under the stars at ANZAC Cove and witness the sun rise over the battlefield ahead of an unforgettable ANZAC Day Dawn Service.
- Follow your local guide through the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorial sites, listening to stories of the rich war history that took place upon Gallipoli’s soil.
- An additional night stay in Canakkale means more time to explore the Gallipoli peninsula without the crowds, before stopping in at Troy to pose with the fabled Trojan horse.
- Wander through Old Istanbul city, exploring the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum with your local guide.
- Join an optional Bosphorus River Cruise and sail between the contrasting continents of Europe and Asia that border the bustling city of Istanbul.
- Spend 2 nights at the hand-picked, 5-star accommodation in the heart of Istanbul.
- Enjoy complimentary airport transfers from either Istanbul Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airports on Day 1 of the tour.
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The exterior features a beautiful cascade of domes and six minarets and blue Iznik tiles adorn the interior giving the building its unofficial but commonly used name.
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Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Anzac Cove, Johnston's Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Raod, Quinn's Road and more…
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The Hagia Sophia, among the Seven Wonders of the World, awaits you with all its magnificence. The hundreds of years old structure will fascinate you on sight.
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Home of the Sultans, heart of the Ottoman Empire… Roam through the royal palace of the Ottomans and follow their footsteps to see their most valued treasures.
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The legendary city where you can outline layers of ruins of cities built on top of each other and visit the famous Trojan horse, awaits you.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel reception at 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates.
- Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
- Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
- Optional Activities
Group Dinner
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Day 2: Istanbul, City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. We will then take a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus capturing the delights of Istanbul.
- Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Bosphorus Boat Trip
- Entrance Fees
Blue Mosque - Free
Hagia Sophia - Free
Topkapi Palace Museum 100 TL
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Day 3: Istanbul, Gallipoli
All aboard the coach as we head to the shores of Gallipoli. Tonight, we will sleep under the stars at the ceremony space to ensure we have the best position for the Dawn Service.
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Day 4: Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Canakkale
We wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rise over the battlefield, as we remember the soldiers who lost their lives on this exact day all those years ago. We will also attend the national ceremonies and services at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair later in the day. This afternoon we will depart for Canakkale.
- Accommodation
Troia Tusan Hotel - 4 Star
- Meals Included
Dinner
- Included Activities
Dawn Ceremony
National Ceremonies
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Day 5: Canakkale,Troy,Gallipoli, Istanbul
Today we will explore the Gallipoli peninsula without the crowds. It is in silence and quiet contemplation we can truly capture the ANZAC spirit. Today provides a more in-depth and emotional experience to reflect and explore the history and heartbeat of this region. We will visit Kabatepe War Museum, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Jonston’s Jolly, North Beach, Ari Burnu, Hell Spit, Brighton Beach, Shrapnel Valley, Artillery Road, and the Turkish Memorial. In the afternoon, we will drive back to where our adventure began, Istanbul.
- Accommodation
Legacy Ottoman Hotel - 5 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Anzac Cove
Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery
Sightseeing of Lone Pine
Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair
Sightseeing of War Trenches
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Day 6: Istanbul
Our trip will end in Istanbul after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am.
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to
pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with
a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement needs only be paid if the passenger does not want to
share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to the tour fee. Discounts can
only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made
to the original booking.
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All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing
to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to
availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement needs only be paid if the
passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to
the tour fee. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date,
regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
The tour price and the local payment cover the following services:
Accommodation
3 and 4 star hotels
Airport Transfer
From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports (on day 1)
Meals
4 breakfasts | 1 dinner
Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
Guide
Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism
What is not included in the tour price and local payment?
- Any flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips & gestures
- Visa fees
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary
Hotels are subject to change depending on the group size.
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T. Kerr
Good value for money, good tour leaders, inclusions, hotels and variety. Our tour guide Sezin made the trip even more enjoyable due to being local and the knowledge she shared. I was really impressed with the hotels too.
S. Jinks
Very organised, convenient, safe and reliable. Good value for money. I really enjoyed my Turkey experience & opportunity to do ANZAC experience. Sezin was awesome
L. Bullman
Will definitely be booking with Travel Talk during the summer. Great service and very much enjoyed the ANZAC Day tour.
J.Marshall
Good value for money, quality services of the guide and sites visited. Quality trip, lead well by a knowledgeable guide!
D.Saunders
Travel Talk is good value for money and provides a good itinerary. We saw all the sights we needed and with good time. Sezin was a fabulous tour guide, very knowledgeable and was funny and friendly. She made our ANZAC tour very enjoyable. Would recommend Travel Talk and I hope to travel with them again. Thank you!
C.Bichan
Great short tour, got to see around ANZAC cove without the crowds which was a major plus! Sezin, our tour guide, was great, had a lot of knowledge and very easy to understand.
F. Siew
Orhan was an excellent driver, he was friendly, efficient & got us more safely. Transport & service was excellent. Accommodation was clean & comfortable. Adnan was the best tour guide ever! He was very friendly & relatable. Adnan dearly was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. All around a very excellent tour. Will highly recommend to all. Thank you 🙂
A. Oxenham
Excellent guide & driver. Very knowledgeable of areas. Helpful with support, pick-ups & drop offs. Arranged airport transfers, late meals etc. good small tour group, 13 people, perfect size for Anzac group tour.
M.Little
Great tour. good that we had small number (13) on tour. Adnan is an excellent guide. Orhan drove well. Accommodation is great, especially one in Istanbul. Information & local knowledge of Adnan was great & very helpful.
R. Patel
Excellent guide & driver. Very knowledgeable on the area & sights. Just the right number of people (12) which made organising much quicker – got to see way more! Got us to Anzac Cove with plenty of time & Adnan even collected our day packs before the memorial service (very appreciated after the long day).