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ANZAC DAY IN GALLIPOLI
"CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE" (6 DAYS)

Gallipoli holds an important place in every young Australians heart & every year on Anzac Day,
the 25th April, thousands travel to Turkey to commemorate the World War I battle of Gallipoli.
The battlefields are visited with a heavy heart, in the spirit of remembrance, admiration and reverence
and to recognise the tragic waste of young lives which shaped the future of our nation & many others.
Gather with other young Australians as we commemorate & recognize the ultimate sacrifice our forefathers made.
While we party hard when we first get to Istanbul & again when we return,
the shores of Gallipoli deserve the utmost respect they receive during each unforgettable Fanatics Anzac Day tour.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning…we will remember them!

Day 1 - Thursday 22nd April - Arrival Day
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul, where you will meet with your guide and the rest of your group.
Relax in your hotel or take in the magical city of Istanbul.
Tonight will be a big night meeting your fellow tourists at a downtown bar.

Day 2 - Friday 23rd April - Istanbul
This morning we have a guided tour of the only city to span two continents, taking in the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, Underground Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome.
After lunch, we take a cruise on the Bosphorous passing by ancient forts and palaces as well as taking in the exotic atmosphere that Istanbul offers from the water.
Alternatively you can spend the day shopping in some of the world’s best markets.
Tonight we get amongst it in Istanbul.

Day 3 - Saturday 24th April - Istanbul - Gallipoli
After breakfast, we hop on our coach for the drive to the World War I Battlefields of Gallipoli.
We stop at Escebat for lunch & then take a fully guided tour in the early afternoon.
We visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine the Nek, and the Chunuk Bair Memorials, Johnston's Jolly and the Anzac Museum.
Tonight we retreat for what usually is a somber evening before the big Day ahead.

Day 4 - Sunday 25th April - ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
We wake in the early hours and take the coach on a short drive to the Anzac Commemorative site, home to the annual Dawn Service.
You will be moved by the deafening silence over the site & as we commemorate our fallen forefathers at the Australian Memorial services.
This evening we mingle with the other thousands of tourists & take in a local brew, listen to some classic Aussie rock you grew up with & maybe even win a bundle on the games of two-up that pop up on every corner.

Day 5 - Monday 26th April - Gallipoli
Today, after breakfast, we travel to Troy of the ‘Trojan Horse’ fame for a fully guided tour of the site.
After lunch, in Assos, we travel a little further south for a fully guided tour of Aristotle’s former home, Assos.

Day 6 - Tuesday 27th April - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Today we return to Istanbul with the unforgettable memory of an Australian institution.
Anzac Day at Gallipoli etched in your hearts.
It’s good bye but probably not forever to some new mates & some great memories.


Tour Includes
Inbound airport transfer to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach
Professional English speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Fanatics tour guide to aid your enjoyment bot hold your hand
4 fully guided tours of Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy and Assos
Anzac Day memorial services at Gallipoli
Bosphorous Cruise in Istanbul
2 nights 3 star hotel accommodation in Istanbul
2 nights hostel accommodation in the Gallipoli area
1 Breakfast box, 4 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 lunch box, 2 dinners
Fanatics Anzac Day commemorative tshirt
Sensational Fanatics Ticket Wallet
Please note- All hostel accommodation is based on shared accommodation & you are guaranteed a hostel bed.
Around Gallipoli it is pretty basic & all tour operators are in the same boat here as an area that usually takes a few hundred per week during the year suddenly swells to 15,000 for Anzac Day.

What’s not included
Travel Insurance- strongly suggested
Entrance Fees to the various sites
Meals unless stated otherwise
Personal Expenses
Drinks

Costs
GBP - 199
AUD - $515
USD - $315