This tour is for travellers who want to Experience ANZAC day and the highlights of the Aegean coast.
2012 ANZAC Day - Budget Tours
'ANZAC Fez Bus - Ephesus Trooper'
4 - Day itinerary
Day 1
Tuesday 24th April
Istanbul to Gallipoli
We meet at the Fez office in Istanbul for a mid morning departure to the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli stopping along the way to stock up on supplies and rations. Once we arrive at the Gallipoli peninsula we head straight to Anzac Cove to secure a good spot on the grass for the long night ahead.
Overnight ANZAC Cove (Please note: no accommodation is available on this night as you will sleep under the stars as the ANZAC's did in 1915)
Day 2
Wednesday 25th April
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
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Awake before sunrise to the Anzac Dawn service and commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. The Gallipoli battlefields are well sign posted so you can walk amidst the various cemeteries, trenches and memorials on your way to Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair to attend the Australian, Turkish and New Zealand memorial services. Late afternoon you will meet up with the Fez Bus again to head to the small town of Ayvalik for some well deserved sleep.
Overnight Ayvalik
3 star
Grand Milano Hotel
(D)
Day 3
Wednesday 26th April
Pergamum to Kusadasi
This morning, you head south along the Aegean Coast towards Kusadasi, stopping along the way at the ancient city of Pergamum for a guided tour and the opportunity to check out some local Turkish handicrafts.
Overnight Kusadasi
4 star
Dabaklar Hotel
(B)
Day 4
Thursday 27th April
Kusadasi
After breakfast your tour concludes and sadly it is time to say good bye to new friends.
(B)
Tour includes
- English speaking Tour Leader on the bus giving you a wealth of super interesting and useful info
(All optional tours are conducted by English speaking professional tour guide)
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
- Guided tour of Pergamum. (Entrance fees not included)
- Commemorative gift
- Tips except driver and guide
- 2 nights - 3 star / 4 star accommodation.
1 night
3 star
Ayvalik
Grand Milano Hotel
1 night
4 star
Kusadasi
Dabaklar Hotel
- 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Tour does not include
- Suggested optional activities and sightseeing
- Tips – driver and guide
- Entrance fees
Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure
This tour is a '
Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.