21- April – 2008 – ISTANBUL

Welcome to Turkey. Arrival in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel or take the Ekol Travel shuttle to your hotel every hour from 09.00 a.m. until  11.55 p.m.

19.00 Transfer for a welcome cocktail on a private yacht cruising on the Bosphorus in the evening. Overnight stay in Istanbul

22- April – 2008 – ISTANBUL :
Visit ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
visit “ Blue Mosque ”  built in 17th century,famous for it’s delicate blue ceramic tiles. Continue on to visit the ancient Hippodrome,famous obelisk and snake column from 4th century B.C . visit the Grand Bazaar & world famous spice market In the afternoon.overnight in Istanbul.

17:00 (Optional, Not included) Have the amazing experience of an historic Turkish Bath.

20:00 (Optional, not included) Turkish Night - Partying, Folklore, Belly Dancing and Turkish Music. A great night out including dinner & drinks.

23- April – 2008 – ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI :
09.00 a.m. Topkapi Palace- built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, this huge complex commands the views of the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries. We will continue visiting the famous outlet of Istanbul to complete our shopping process at the cheapest wholesale deal.
After lunch break, drive to Gallipoli and check in the hotel.Free at leisure.

24- April – 2008 - GALLIPOLI :
In the morning ; start to visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied),  Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. Drive back to the hotel for freshing up and dinner . We depart to Anzac Cove for Dawn Service at 20:00 hrs. We will spend the night at Anzac Cove to prepare ourselves for the Dawn Service.

25- April – 2008 – GALLIPOLI - ANZAC DAY / AYVALIK :
05:30 Dawn Service and account of Gallipoli campaign.
After Dawn Service our coaches will take us up to Chunuck Bair and Lone pine for National Ceromonies.

10:30 Australian National service,
12:30 New Zealand National service.
After the ceremonies, we proceed to Troy, the site of King Priam's Treasures . After Troy depart for Ayvalik. Relax and overnight

26- April – 2008 AYVALIK - EPHESUS - KUSADASI :
08.00 a.m. After breakfast we drive to Ephesus, which was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre, Odeon and  the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, then proceed to an authentic Turkish handcrafts farm. Drive to Kusadasi and our overnight stay.

27- April – 2008 KUSADASI - BURSA - ISTANBUL :
Drive back to Istanbul. On the way back to Istanbul we visit Bursa which was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, visit Great Mosque and other historic sites. Arrival and overnight in Istanbul.

28- April – 2008 ISTANBUL :
Following breakfast check out the hotel and the end of our services.

Included In Your Tour!

• Entrance fees to the sites ( Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Kabatepe Museum, Ephesus, Bursa )
• All breakfasts.
• English speaking professional licensed guide (NOT an Off-sider or escort) throughout.
• All transportation by private a/c tour coach
• 3 nights 4 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul, 1 night 4 star hotel accommodation in Ayvalik, 1 night 4 star hotel accommodation in Kusadasi, 2 nights Tourist Class hotel accommodation in Gallipoli.
• Welcome cocktail on a private yacht.
• Dawn and National Services (Australian, New Zealand )
• Lunch box and Breakfast box on ANZAC Day
• Free airport – hotel transfers on the 21st between 09:00 am - 11:55 pm.

Excluded In Your Tour!

• Personal expencess,
• International flights,