Highlights
- ANZAC Day Experience: Attend the Dawn Service at Gallipoli and sleep under the stars at Anzac Cove, commemorating the ANZAC soldiers.
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise: Enjoy dinner, unlimited drinks, cultural performances, and music on a scenic cruise between Europe and Asia.
- Historical Wonders: Explore iconic sites like Ephesus, Pamukkale's travertine terraces, and Hierapolis Ancient City.
- Cappadocia Adventures: Discover unique landscapes, cave dwellings, and optional hot air balloon tours.
Inclusions
- Dinner & Show Cruise on the Bosphorus in Istanbul (includes dinner, shows & unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks)
- All transportation with air-conditioned, non-smoking buses
- ANZAC Day Services (Dawn service for Australian and New Zealand visitors)
- Breakfast box on Dawn Service Day
- Bus transportation between Gallipoli - Selcuk and Pamukkale - Cappadocia
- 2 nights at a hotel in Selcuk/Kusadasi with breakfast
- 2 nights at a hotel in Cappadocia with breakfast
- Full day Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia group tours
- English speaking tour guide on the tours
- All entrance fees included in the tour program
- Domestic flight ticket from Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Local taxes, gasoline fees, and road tolls
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during lunches
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fee to the thermal pool in Pamukkale
- Dinners
- Lunches on the free days
- Optional tours and sights
- Optional hot air balloon tour in Cappadocia
- Visas and international flight tickets
Remarks
- Meeting time on April 24 may change due to government announcements about entry times to Anzac Cove for the ceremonies.
- The exact pickup time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- No accommodation is provided on April 24. You will sleep outdoors at Anzac Cove, as ANZAC soldiers did in April 1915.
- Please bring a sleeping bag, blanket, or warm clothing to stay comfortable.
- The tour itinerary order may vary to avoid congestion.
7-Day Turkiye Tour Package Including Anzac Day
23rd April –Dinner & Show Cruise Party included Unlimited Drinks
19:30 – 20:00: Pick up from central Istanbul hotels and transfer to the cruise port. Sail on the Bosphorus, enjoying dinner, unlimited local drinks, and live entertainment.
Shows: Traditional folk dances, belly dancing, and DJ music and moreover.
The cruise ends around 23:30. After the cruise, transfer back to your hotel.
24th April – Istanbul to Gallipoli
13:00: Departure from Istanbul (From a meeting point close to Sultanahmet area) to Eceabat (time may vary).
Stop halfway for refreshments. 17:30: Arrive in Eceabat, then proceed to Anzac Cove for the Dawn Service site.
Join the crowd for the pre-dawn program. (No meals included)
25th April – Dawn Service – Local Bus to Selcuk and Kusadasi
05:00: Attend the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.
10:30: Lone Pine Australian Service.
11:30: Chunuk Bair New Zealand Service. Walk between the service sites, passing landmarks such as Johnston’s Jolly, Quinn’s Post Cemetery, and the Turkish Memorial.
After services, we will return to Eceabat and will transfer you to the bus station to take a local bus to Ephesus.
The bus traveling takes about 7 hours and it has some breaks on the way.
Upon your arrival at the bus station in Ephesus, we will welcome you and transfer you to for an overnight stay in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
26th April – Ephesus Day Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 AM – Pick up from the hotel in the morning and depart from the hotel for a fully guided Ephesus tour.
Ephesus Ancient City Tour
- Celsus Library: Marvel at this Roman architectural masterpiece.
- Temple of Hadrian: Explore this beautifully preserved monument.
- Trajan Fountain: Discover this elegant fountain and its historical significance.
- Great Theater: Walk along Marble Street to reach this massive amphitheater, where St. Paul once preached.
- İsabey Mosque: Visit this historical mosque showcasing stunning Seljuk architecture.
- Virgin Mary House: Visit this sacred site, believed to be the final home of the Virgin Mary.
- Temple of Artemis: Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the remains of this ancient wonder, once one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The tour ends around 16:00 and transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
27th April – Pamukkale Day Tour & Overnight Bus to Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out from the hotel.
08:00 AM – Pick up from the hotel in the morning and depart from the hotel for the Pamukkale Tour. Enjoy a comfortable 2.5-hour drive to Pamukkale in an air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way, your professional guide will share interesting facts about the region.
Pamukkale Guided Tour
- Lunch: Upon arrival in Pamukkale, savor a delicious meal at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Turkish dishes.
- Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore this fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site, including:
- Antique Theatre: Admire this remarkably preserved Roman theater that once seated over 12,000 spectators.
- Marble Street: Walk along this ancient road, once a bustling center of trade.
- Cemetery of the Antique World (Necropolis): Discover one of the largest ancient cemeteries, filled with unique tombs and sarcophagi.
- Calcium Terraces: Stroll on Pamukkale’s stunning white travertines, formed over centuries by mineral-rich thermal waters. Enjoy their therapeutic properties and take photos of this natural wonder.
- Cleopatra Thermal Pool (Optional): Take a refreshing dip in this ancient pool surrounded by Roman columns (extra charge). The thermal waters are said to have rejuvenating benefits.
Once the tour ends, we will transfer you to the bus station. You will have free time at the bus station.
22:00 – Depart for Cappadocia from Pamukkale. The bus journey takes about 10 hours.
28th April – Arrival in Cappadocia & Cappadocia Tour I
Additional activity 1: Hot air balloon flight is highly recommended; however, please note that the cost of the balloon tour is not included in this package. You can add it through the extra activities section when making your reservation.
Additional activity 2: To capture breathtaking photos with hot air balloons, join a Cappadocia hot air balloon watching tour.
09:30 am – You will have a tasty breakfast at the hotel. After having your breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the first destination of the tour.
- Explore Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) with its unique rock formations resembling animals and objects.
- Walk among the fairy chimneys in Pasabag (Monks Valley).
- Visit a traditional pottery workshop in Avanos and try pottery-making.
- Discover the Zelve Open Air Museum, featuring three valleys of fairy chimneys.
- Enjoy panoramic views from Uchisar Castle, Cappadocia’s highest point.
17:00 – Cappadocia Red Tour is over. We will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
29th April – Cappadocia Tour II & Fly to Istanbul
You will have breakfast at the hotel & Check out from the hotel in Cappadocia.
09:30 – You will be headed up right from your hotel by our travel team for a fully guided South of Cappadocia sightseeing tour.
- Red Valley: Marvel at stunning red rock formations and optical illusions.
- Gulludere Valley: Explore colorful rocks, ancient churches, and peaceful surroundings.
- Cavusin Village: Discover Roman-era ruins and enjoy the best views of Paşabağ Valley.
- Pigeon Valley: Admire breathtaking scenery and the iconic pigeon homes.
- Ozkonak Underground City: Learn about ancient underground life in this fascinating city.
17:00 ─ The Cappadocia tour is over. Transfer you to the Nevsehir or Kayseri Airport.
21:30 ─ Flying to Istanbul.
22:50 ─ Landing at an airport in Istanbul. (Arrival points and all the times are changeable according to availability.)
Our transfer team will welcome you to the exit. We will transfer you to the hotel in Istanbul.
End of our services. Thanks for choosing us for your this special trip!
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