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ANZAC Day Memorial Tour

8 days ex Istanbul

Trip Code: ETAD

Istanbul, Canakkale, Ayvalik, Selcuk, Denizli

Experience Turkey’s stunning scenery and thousands of years of history on this journey back in time. Travel to the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the famous WWI battle. From bustling Istanbul to peaceful Aegean towns, you won’t want the adventure to end.

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Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul at any time.
Day 2 Istanbul
Venture into the city split between two continents. Highly recommended are the Haghia Sophia Museum, the Basilica Cistern, the hippodrome and the legendary Blue Mosque. Or, visit the covered bazaars before our night train to Denizli.
Day 3 Pamukkale (B)
Arrive in Denizli in the early morning. In the afternoon we take a guided tour of the Pamukkale formations, wade through the natural pools and explore the ruins of Hierapolis.
Day 4 Selcuk (B)
Travel to Selcuk with a stop along the way at Izmir, Turkey's third largest city. Visit the incredible ruins of Ephesus, one of the foremost cities of the world in its time. Free time to explore Selcuk at leisure.
Day 5 Ayvalik (B)
Before travelling to Ayvalik, visit the ruins of Troy. Making our way down the Aegean coast, arrive in Ayvalik and explore the town at leisure or just sit back in one of the cafes. There is also time for a relaxed boat cruise to see the magnificent coastline from the sea.
Day 6 Canakkale (B)
Travel to the Gallipoli peninsula to visit the historical WWI site, and learn more of the tragic history this peninsula on a guided tour. Afterwards, make our way to Canakkale for the night.
Day 7 ANZAC Cove/Istanbul (B)
Very early we head to ANZAC cove for the dawn service commemorating the battle of Canakkale and the Battle of Gallipoli (1915). After the service, travel back to Istanbul for one last night with the group.
Day 8 Depart Istanbul (B)
Depart Istanbul at any time.
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