Anzac Day Tour-9 Days

Welcome to Turkey! Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, look out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. In the evening, gather in the hotel lobby for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Afterward, you can join an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get acquainted with your fellow travelers.

Prepare your cameras for a visit to Pamukkale, known as the 'cotton castle' in Turkish. This natural site features hot springs and travertine terraces formed by carbonate minerals. The ancient city of Hierapolis sits atop this white wonder, where people have bathed for millennia. Afterward, head to the seaside town of Selçuk for an overnight stay. Breakfast and dinner are included.

Today, visit the legendary city of Troy, known from Greek mythology and popularized by the Brad Pitt movie. Explore the ruins and the famous wooden horse. In the evening, head to the shores of Gallipoli, where you will sleep under the stars at the ceremony space to secure the best position for the Dawn Service. Breakfast is included.

Rise before dawn to witness the sunrise over the battlefield, commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives here. Attend the national ceremonies at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. In the afternoon, depart for Canakkale. Dinner is included.

Explore the Gallipoli peninsula in a serene and reflective atmosphere, capturing the ANZAC spirit. Visit significant sites such as Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, and the war trenches. In the afternoon, return to Istanbul. Breakfast is included.