
One week before you head off …
Meet us in Melbourne for a pre-tour function at Windy Hill. Meet and greet your Special Guest Escort and Sportsnet Tour Leader.
Day 1 – SATURDAY 21ST APRIL
Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Istanbul
Tonight, meet your Local Tour Guide, Sportsnet tour leader, Jason Johnson and the rest of your group with a Welcome drink.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 2 – SUNDAY 22ND APRIL (B,D)
Istanbul old city
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Spend some time visiting the world famous Grand Bazaar. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better and enjoy some Turkish cuisine at your welcome dinner.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3 – MONDAY 23RD April – (B,L)
Gallipoli Peninsula, Battlefields & Memorials
Depart for the Gallipoli peninsula early morning and tour this now serene site. Visiting original trenches and tunnels and ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly and The Nek. Also visit the Turkish Memorial Mehmetcik Abide, before a short ferry ride across the Dardanelles.
Overnight: Cannakale
Day 4 – TUESDAY 24th APRIL (B,L)
ANZAC Eve
Optional extra- Day tour visit the archaeological ruins of Troy.
Optional extra- Morning cruise to see battlefields from the sea.
Your morning is free to explore or rest, prior to an early afternoon lunch, then an afternoon departure for ANZAC Cove.
Overnight: ANZAC Cove
Day 5 – WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL (D)
ANZAC Day at Gallipoli
At the ANZAC Dawn Service we will commemorate our fallen forefathers on this special day. We also attend the Australian Memorial service before returning to our Exclusive venue to watch the Anzac Day clash between Essendon and Collingwood. Dress to impress as there will be prizes for best & worst outfits!
Overnight: Cannakale
Day 6 – THURSDAY 26th APRIL (B, D)
Istanbul, Bosphorous Cruise
Today we have a late morning departure back to Istanbul. This afternoon you will experience Istanbul with a waterfront view on an afternoon cruise of the Bosphorous. Evening Farewell Group Dinner.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 7 – FRIDAY 27th APRIL (B)
Istanbul
Optional extra - Half Day tour of New City of Istanbul, including Carpet weaving demonstration to learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Optional Extra night in Istanbul - enjoy a day of relaxation and explore this bustling metropolis.
Return flight to Australia from Istanbul .
Excludes:
» Tips & gratuities
» Visas & applicable Visa fees
» Activities not listed in the itinerary or options during free days
» Items of a personal nature
» Vaccinations and travel medicines
» Travel insurance