ANZAC & GULLET CRUISING 14/DAYS – 13/NIGHTS

Inclusions:

• Arrival & departure transfers
• Domestic flight with Turkish Airlines from Marmaris to Istanbul
• 1 night accommodation in Istanbul
• 3 nights accommodation in Canakkale
• 1 night accommodation in Izmir
• 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale
• 7 nights onboard the Lycian Explorer North Gullet cruise
• 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 13 dinners
• A/C modern coaches
• Baggage handling
• Half-day city tour of Istanbul
• Special Presentation by Hon Peter Collins
• Australian Anzac Memorial Service at Lone Pine
• Touring of the Gallipoli Battlefields
• Anzac Day Dawn Service in Gallipoli
• Entrance fees to the museums
• English speaking guide
• Service charge and taxes
• End of tour tips for guides & drivers

Day 1, 22 April Istanbul Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour of the amazing city that unites two continents, Asia & Europe; Istanbul. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (L,D)

Day 2, 23 April Istanbul –Canakkale After breakfast depart to Gallipoli Peninsula. Cross by ferry the Dardanelles Strait and continue to your hotel in Canakkale. In the afternoon you will attend a specially prepared presentation by the Hon Peter Collins, your tour leader for the ANZAC commemorations. Dinner and overnight stay in Canakkale. (B,L,D)

Day 3, 24 April Anzac Cove – Canakkale Enjoy a complete battlefield tour today visiting the War Museum at Kabatepe, the North Beach, the Anzac Cove, the Beach Cemetery, the Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Late afternoon you will return to your hotel for dinner and relaxation before your departure for the Dawn Service. (B,L,D)

Day 4, 25 April Dawn Service – Anzac Day – Canakkale Your departure has been organised early before midnight in order to arrive at ANZAC Cove before 03:00 am and secure space for the Dawn Service. We recommend that you take adequate clothing or a sleeping bag for a more comfortable wait amongst your fellow Australian and New Zealand travellers until the Dawn Service at 05:30 am. After the emotional service you will have your light breakfast (box breakfast) and some free time around the Anzac Cove. Coaches will then transfer you to the memorial services at Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Spend the rest of the day around the sites (box lunch included) before your return to Canakkale for dinner and overnight stay. (B,L.D)

Day 5, 26 April Canakkale – Troy – Bergama – Izmir Depart Canakkale today and proceed to Troy, the ancient town mentioned in Homer’s epic marvels “Iliad” and “Odyssey”. Continue to Pergamon where you will visit the Acropolis, the steepest Theatre of the ancient world, and the Temple of Trojan. Leaving the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon behind you will arrive early evening in Izmir for dinner and overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 6, 27 April Izmir – Ephesus – Pamukkale Following an early breakfast you will proceed to the ancient city of Ephesus after first visiting the Basilica of St John. St John is considered to have come here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel. Ephesus houses impressive structures such as the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, the Theatre and the Odeon. Close by is the House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. Continue to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 7, 28 April Pamukkale – Marmaris This morning you will visit the gleaming white travertine of Pamukkale. The travertines are filled with warm calcium-rich mineral water providing a spectacular sight on the hillside. You will then continue to the Roman Health Spa of Hierapolis, the 2000-year-old natural phenomenon where Roman citizens bathed in shallow pools. Continue to Marmaris for embarkation on your gullet. (B,L,D)

Day 8, 29 April Marmaris – Ekincik Enjoy a relaxing morning yachting around Marmaris. You can either remain at your gullet enjoying the breathtaking views of the area or you could take part of an optional excursion into the Dalyan Delta high on the cliff face along the river. Overnight stay on board your gullet in Ekincik. (B,L,D)

Day 9, 30 April Ekincik – Kizilkuyruk – Gocek Island Today you will cruise around the numerous and wonderful bays of Fethiye Gulf. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 10, 01 May Oludeniz – Fethiye Start your day cruising to Oludeniz. Continue to Fethiye, one of the best sailing stops of the Mediterranean Sea. Overnight stay on board in Fethiye. (B,L,D)

Day 11, 02 May Fethiye – Agalimani Today you will depart to Tersane Island famous for its Byzantine ruins and ancient shipyards. Overnight stay on board in Agalimani. (B,L,D)

Day 12, 03 May Agalimani – Kumlubuk – Kadirga Day at leisure. Sail to Kumlubuk and then continue to Kadirga for overnight stay. (B,L,D)

Day 13, 04 May Turunc – Marmaris Visit Turunc bay where you can enjoy swimming. Continue to Marmaris, one of the most famous ports of the Turkish Aegean coastline. Overnight stay on board. (B,L,D)

Day 14, 05 May Marmaris – Istanbul Disembarkation after breakfast and transfer to Dalaman Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul, where you will meet your international flight. (B)



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