Anzac Day Tour-12 Days
from $1379/per person
Encounter the history, natural formations and magnificent scenery that Turkey has to offer in this 12 Day ANAZAC Day Tour. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul, and explore the breathtaking sites of Cappadocia. Visit the calcium laden waters of Pamukkale, the Roman architectural theatres of Ephesus and the incredible ancient wonders of Troy and Pergamum. Sleep overnight in Gallipoli and pay homage to those have fallen at the Dawn Service and National Ceremonies.
Starts in / Ends in
Istanbul / Istanbul
Average Tour Group Size
Avr. Group Size
25-30 people
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The Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of Asclepius, the god of healing. It was also the world's first psychiatric hospital.
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Feel and experience the local life around the town. Ayvalik has many local cafes and restaurants, and is surrounded with many beautiful beaches.
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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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A region of exceptional natural and man-made wonders. Take the chance to discover underground cities carved into rock, fairy chimneys and many more...
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The best preserved ancient town in Turkey, Ephesus embarks you on a journey to ancient times while roaming the streets.
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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 world-famous travertines, the cotton castle. You will witness the unusual and beautiful scenery just near the ancient city of Hierapolis, the ancient cure center.
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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 between 7pm to 8pm (please check the board in reception) 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, Princess Islands
After breakfast, we will take a ferry from Istanbul to Büyükada and explore the largest of the Princes Islands. See lavish mansions and summer villas, and beautiful natural scenery, as you sit back and relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
- Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast
- Included Activities
Sightseeing in Princess Islands
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Day 3: Istanbul City Tour, Bosphorus Cruise
It's time 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 Museum. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.
- Accommodation
Ottoman Legacy Hotel – 5 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Blue Mosque
Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia Museum
Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
Bosphorus Boat Trip
- Entrance Fees
Blue Mosque - Free
Hagia Sophia Museum 100 TL
Topkapi Palace Museum 100 TL
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Day 4: Istanbul, Cappadocia
Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath). We will sleep overnight in Cappadocia.
- Accommodation
Avrasya Hotel - 4 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
- Optional Activities
Turkish Bath Experience - 130 TL
- Entrance Fees
Derinkuyu Underground City - 50 TL
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Day 5: Cappadocia
Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin.
- Accommodation:
Avrasya Hotel - 4 Star
- Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
- Included Activities
Goreme Open Air Museum Visit
Sightseeing of Cavusin
Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley
Sightseeing of Uchisar
- Optional Activities
Hot Air Balooning - 195 EUR
- Entrance Fees
Goreme Open Air Museum - 75 TL
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Day 6: Cappadocia, Ihlara, Pamukkale
It’s time to hit the road to Pamukkale. Along the way we will stop at Ihlara Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. Time to rest up at our overnight stay in Pamukkale.
- Accommodation
Tripolis Hotel - 4 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
- Included Activities
Photo Break over the Ihlara Valley
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Day 7: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. Our next stop is Ephesus which is a spectacular, well preserved ancient city. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi.
- Accommodation
Marina Hotel - 4 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City
- Entrance Fees
Pamukkale White Terraces - 80 TL
Ephesus Ancient City - 100 TL
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Day 8: Kusadasi, Pergamum, Ayvalık
After breakfast we continue to Pergamum, and the ruins of the Asklepion, an ancient healing centre. We will then drive to Ayvalik where you will have the afternoon to relax and discover the seaside town.
- Accommodation
Hotel Grand Temizel - 5 Star
- Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of Asklepion Ancient City
- Entrance Fees
Asklepion Ancient City - 45 TL
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Day 9: Ayvalik, Troy, Gallipoli, Dawn Service (Overnight at Anzac Cove)
Today we will depart for the ancient city of Troy. You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. In the evening 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
- Included Activities
Sightseeing of the ancient city of Troy
- Entrance Fees
Troy Ancient City - 50 TL
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Day 10: Gallipoli, National Ceremonies, Canakkale
We will wake before the break of dawn and watch as the sun rise over the battlefield, we will 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 11: 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
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 12: 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
5, 4 and 3 star hotels
Airport Transfer
From Istanbul Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports (on day 1)
Meals
10 breakfasts | 6 dinners
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.
LEGACY OTTOMAN HOTEL - ISTANBUL
PRINCESS OLD CITY HOTEL - ISTANBUL
DILEKKAYA HOTEL - CAPPADOCIA
BURCU KAYA HOTEL - CAPPADOCIA
There is no better place to stay in Cappadocia than a real stone-carved room. With its world widely unique geography, you can experience staying in cozy authentic stone rooms like locals of ancient times and receive the good quality service of today.
AVRASYA HOTEL - CAPPADOCIA
TRIPOLIS HOTEL - PAMUKKALE
MARINA HOTEL - KUSADASI
This hotel has a seafront location in the Aegean coast, only 250 metres from the beach. The hotel offers an outdoor pool and a terrace with panoramic views of the sea and Kusadasi Marina. The air-conditioned rooms of Marina Hotel Kusadasi include a minibar and an LCD TV with satellite channels.
GRAND SAHINS HOTEL - KUSADASI
GRAND TEMIZEL HOTEL - AYVALIK
TROIA TUSAN HOTEL - CANAKKALE
GRAND ANZAC HOTEL - CANAKKALE
IDA KALE HOTEL - CANAKKALE
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Jessie Faulkner
Really great tour. very well organised & all the activities were great. Yavuz was an amazing tour guide, so friendly, helpful & well informed. Overall had the ‘BEST’ 12days in Turkey. Thank you Travel Talk.
Courtney Hicks
2 thumbs up to Kev! Had an amazing trip. Would definitely travel with Travel Talk again 🙂
Stacey Griffiths
Thanks, was awesome! Kev was the best tour guide I’ve had, made the trip 120% better, always making sure things were good and just epic adventure time in Turkey. Cheers 🙂
Chris Hugo
Would just like to make a special mention for Kev. Incredible tour guide that made sure we always had the best time possible resulting in this trip being the best one of my life. Cheers.
Lauren Woodbridge
Thank you so much Kev and Murat for an amazing ANZAC tour around Turkey. Kev’s enthusiasm and knowledge was infectious and ensured we all had a very fun tour with no hassles. We will miss you 🙂