Anzac Day Tour
Galipoli
April 2025
Departs 20th April 2025
6 Days
Group Tour - Hosted by Springfield Mo-Men (Movember)
Experience this once in a lifetime pilgrimage to Gallipoli, Turkey and witness the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.
Hosted by Springfield Mo-Men who are tireless campaigners for well-being and supporting a mate, this is the ultimate opportunity to experience a meaningful journey with like-minded AUNZ travellers. This tour is open to everyone so please contact us to start your journey
Day 1: Sunday 20th April 2025
Depart Australia
Today flights will leave from Major Capital Cities heading to Istanbul Turkey
Day 2: Monday 21st April 2025
Arrive Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey and the start of your exciting ANZAC experience! On arrival you'll be met and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. The rest of the day is free for you to independently explore this captivating and culturally rich city. Istanbul is easy to get around on foot and there are plenty of attractions dotted about the old city.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Istanbul
We spend the morning cruising the amazing Bosphorus strait, the geographical divide between Europe
and Asia. After the cruise we take in the highlights of the old city on a guided sightseeing tour, including the stunning Iznik tiled Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome area, the 6th century Hagia Sophia (exterior only), the ancient Underground Cistern and more. This afternoon there's time
for you to explore the mammoth Grand Bazaar and exotic Egyptian Spice Market (which is located opposite the ferry terminal). Afterwards, you can opt to stay and experience the old city by night or return to the hotel.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 4: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Gallipoli WWI Battlefields
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale/Assos. This morning we depart Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula where we explore the WW1 battlefields and memorials. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the many fortified trenches which are still clearly visible among the scrub after all these years.
Overnight: Assos/Canakkale
Day 5: Thursday 24th April 2025
Troy - Anzac Eve at Gallipoli
Ayvalik – Troy - Kilitbahir - Gallipoli. After a morning at leisure we enjoy a short guided tour of Troy. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought to life by its rediscovery in 1863. We then continue to the village of Kilitbahir, situated on the eastern shore of the Gallipoli peninsula and
dominated by the fortress of the same name. After exploring Kilitbahir we stop in the town of Eceabat for dinner (at your own expense) before entering the Cove.
Once we're in Anzac Cove you are free to visit the memorials and trenches that dot the area before taking your place among the many at the Dawn Service site for the atmosphere charged ANZAC Eve vigil.
Overnight: Dawn Service Site, Anzac Cove
Day 6: Friday 25th April 2025
ANZAC Day - Gallipol
Gallipoli - Istanbul. Today, the 25th April is the reason we came to Turkey and Gallipoli. Dawn and first light signals the commencement of the annual Dawn Service, attended by Australian, New
Zealand and other foreign dignitaries, military personnel and a strong following of regular Australian and New Zealand folk. The poignant and emotive service commemorating this important and historical date allows us time to reflect. Lest we forget. The service lasts for an hour and public wreath laying at the ANZAC Memorial site is possible afterwards. Later this morning Australians have the
opportunity to pay their respects at the Lone Pine Memorial Service, while New Zealanders can attend the service at Chunuk Bair. Please note: the 2024 national memorial services at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair are subject to confirmation. Everyone will be picked up from Chunuk Bair after the service (exact time and location to be confirmed with your guide). We anticipate an early afternoon departure time from Gallipoli for our journey back to Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 7: Saturday 26th April 2025
Depart Istanbul
After breakfast and hotel check out at 12 noon our tour concludes. From here the main group will return to Australia on our group flight while other travellers will continue on to Europe on their own adventures
Option available to join our Paris & Western Front 4-night add-on package after the Anzac Day Tour - price guide $1,549pp twin share. Contact us for more details
Pricing and Inclusions - Anzac Tour
Inclusions:
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Return economy flights from major Capital Cities to Istanbul with full service airline
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Arrival and departure airport transfers (for those travelling on group flights)
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6-Day, Fully-Guided Turkey and Anzac Tour
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4 breakfasts
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Guided sightseeing of Istanbul including the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Hippodrome and Hagia Sofia
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Morning Cruise along the Bosphorus in Istanbul
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Visits to the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market
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Guided Sightseeing of Gallipoli War Cemeteries and Battlefields
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Escorted by an English Speaking, Degree Qualified Turkish Tour Guide
Not included:
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Travel Insurance
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Visas
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Attendance Pass for ANZAC - these are free but need to be registered for in advance
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Entrance Fees: USD$30-$40pp paid in local currency
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Tipping Kitty: USD$20-$30pp paid in local currency
Pricing Per Person
$5,245pp (twin share)
Single Supplement available - add $1,100pp