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Anzac Day Tour – 6 Days

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.

Duration

Destination

Start/Ends in

6 Days

ANZAC Day

Istanbul / Istanbul

Hotels

Group Size

Age Requirement

4&3 Star

12-42 People

18+

Trip Rating

Trip Theme

Departs

4.6

13 reviews

Festivals & Experiences

April

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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Sights Visited on This Tour

Blue Mosque

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.

Gallipoli

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…

Hagia Sophia

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.

Istanbul

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here.

Topkapi Palace

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.

Troy

Troy is the name of the Bronze Age city attacked in the Trojan War. The legendary city where you can outline layers of ruins of cities built on top of each other...

Itinerary

Itinerary

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
    Antik Hotel – 4 Star
  • Included Activities
    Welcome Meeting
  • Optional Activities
    Group Dinner

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
    Antik Hotel – 4 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 – 25 EUR
    Topkapi Palace Museum 1500 TL

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.

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast

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
    Zileli Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Dawn Ceremony
    National Ceremonies

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
    Antik Hotel – 4 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

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.

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
Day 1 Istanbul
Detailed Itinerary
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
    Antik Hotel – 4 Star
  • Included Activities
    Welcome Meeting
  • Optional Activities
    Group Dinner
Day 2 Istanbul, City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise
Detailed Itinerary
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
    Antik Hotel – 4 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 – 25 EUR
    Topkapi Palace Museum 1500 TL
Day 3 Istanbul, Gallipoli
Detailed Itinerary
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.

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast
Day 4 Dawn Service, Gallipoli, Canakkale
Detailed Itinerary
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
    Zileli Hotel – 3 Star
  • Meals Included
    Dinner
  • Included Activities
    Dawn Ceremony
    National Ceremonies
Day 5 Canakkale,Gallipoli, Istanbul
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5 Canakkale,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
    Antik Hotel – 4 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
Day 6 Istanbul
Detailed Itinerary
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.

  • Meals Included
    Breakfast

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Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

5, 4 and 3 star hotels

Meals

4 breakfasts, 1 dinners

Transportation

A/C coach, Bosphorus boat trip

Airport Transfer(s)

Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip.

Tour Guiding

Services of experienced guide licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

Anzac Hoodie

Special edition 106th anniversary souvenir Travel Talk ANZAC hoodie

Sightseeing

Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia

Topkapi Palace Museum
Anzac Cove

Beach Cemetery
Lone Pine

Chunuk Bair
War Trenches

What is NOT included?

What is NOT included?

- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature

- Tips and gestures
- Entrance fees to the sights and museums
- Optional activities
- Other services not stated in the itinerary

Dates & Rates

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.

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Accommodation

ANTIK HOTEL
Istanbul
4 Star

Located in the center of Istanbul, Antik Hotel is 500 meters from the Grand Bazaar and Beyazit Tram Station is just a 3-minute walk away. The hotel has a spa center.

ZILELI HOTEL
Çanakkale
3 Star

Located only 20 minutes drive away from Troy and only a few steps away from the biggest mall of the city, Zileli Hotel offers a comfortable stay to the guests.

Accommodation
Istanbul
ANTIK HOTEL
4 Star
Accommodation
Çanakkale
ZILELI HOTEL
3 Star

Tour Reviews

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4.6/5 13 reviews
  • Accomodation 4.46
  • Transportation 4.54
  • Value for Money 4.62
  • Guide 4.62
  • Overall 4.62

C. Blomfield

Our tour guide Hasan made the trip for me. He was helpful and informative and very understanding of why we were all here – to experience Anzac Day. I will definitely look into doing other trips with Travel Talk again. Thank you for the experience.

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C. Maycock

Hasan was terrific. Bus was really good. Hasan really made the trip and was very informative at the destinations inc. Troy.

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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.

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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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