is the acronym formed from the initial letters of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the formation into which Australian and New Zealand soldiers were grouped in Egypt prior to the landing at Gallipoli in April 1915.

First written as A. & N. Z. Army Corps, it soon became A. N. Z. A. C. and the new word was so obvious that the full stops were omitted. The word was initially used to refer to the cove where the Australians and New Zealanders landed and soon after, to the men themselves. An ANZAC was a man who was at the Landing and who fought at Gallipoli, but later it came to mean any Australian or New Zealand soldier of the First World War. An ANZAC who served at Gallipoli was given an A badge which was attached to his colour patch.

Following the allied withdrawal from Gallipoli and the expansion of Australian and New Zealand forces in Egypt early in 1916, the ANZAC was split into two new formations called I ANZAC Corps and II ANZAC Corps – despite the repetition of the word Corps in their name. These formations, I ANZAC Corps comprising three Australian divisions and II ANZAC Corps made up of the 4th and 5th Australian divisions and the New Zealand Division, were transferred to France and fought on the Western Front until 1917, when the five Australian formations were grouped into a single Australian Corps. Also in March 1916, the ANZAC Mounted Division was formed from three Australian Light Horse Brigades and the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade for service in Sinai and Palestine. In 1916 – 1917 a joint signals unit, the 1st (ANZAC) Wireless Signal Squadron, operated with the British expeditionary force in Mesopotamia (now Iraq).

In the Second World War, a new ANZAC was formed during the short Greek campaign of April 1941 when the 6th Australian Division and the New Zealand Division were joined under command of the headquarters of I Australian Corps (redesignated as ANZAC Corps).

Proposals for the formation of an “ANZAC” Brigade during the Korean War came to nothing, but in the Vietnam conflict New Zealand infantry companies were attached to Australian battalions which were then designated as ANZAC battalions.

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the International Ataturk Airport and check-in to your hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be arranged with an extra charge. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. There will be a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey from 06:00 pm. to 07:00 pm. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. After conference, at 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Dinner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your anchestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for the ancient city of Troy (about an hour drive). After Troy, we drive to our hotel (3 hours drive) in Ayvalik (dinner included) and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 5 – Bergama Tour & Kusadasi – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour (45 minutes drive), to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Tuesday 27th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 – Pamukkale Tour – Wednesday 28th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Pamukkale Tour (2,5 hours drive).
In Pamukkale we will see the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces.

After the tour we will check in to our hotel and have dinner at the hotel. After dinner you will have free time. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 8 – Pamukkale / Bodrum – Thursday 29th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we wil depart at 08:30 a.m for Bodrum. Bodrum as a city is quickly becoming one of the most sort after destinations in Europe and with such a precedence, it offers some fantastic adventures for any age group. Visit the castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. After being defeated in Smyrna (The ancient name of Izmir), the knights came to Halikarnassos and began the construction of the castle.. 01:00 p.m Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. The hillside theater that dates from the 4th century BC was built to seat 5.000 people. When rediscovered, it was not in very good condition and therefore has been recently restored. The view of the town from there is beautiful. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 9 – Relax Day in Bodrum – Friday 30th April 2010

Free day in Bodrum. You can visit the Underwater Museum and Bodrum Castle, join daily tours like Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tour and many more. Overnight in Bodrum. (breakfast dinner included)

Day 10 – Pamukkale – Koycegiz / Dalyan (Mud Bath) – Fethiye (Oludeniz) – Saturday 1st May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Koycegiz. We will cruise across the Lake Koycegiz and have many opportunities to swim. We will have our traditional Turkis lunch at Turtle Beach, where the Aegean and Mediterranean meet. On the way back to Koycegiz we will visit the mud-bath and have chance to cover ourselves in Muck before jumping in the natural thermal springs. After the cruise wiil take a short bus trip to Oludeniz. Overnight in Oludeniz.

Day 11 – Antalya – Sunday 2nd May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart to Antalya (5 hours drive). On the way we will see one of the best panoramic views of Meditterranean Sea. Lunch break on the way. We will be passing from ancient Likya and you will have the chance to take photos of breath taking scenes. In ancient times it covered all Pamphylia that means “the land of all tribes”. Attalia, the ancient name of Antalya, is derived from that of the Pergamon king Attalos II Philadelphus, who founded the city on the Pamphylian seacoast around 150 BC. It is know that it was visited by St. Paul by way of Perge in 46 A.D., that it was an important trading centre in the 2nd century A.D. and that the Emperor Hadrian’s visit in 130 A.D. was commemorated with new monuments. Check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 12 – Antalya Perge Aspendos Tour – Monday 3rd May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Perge and Aspendos tour.

PERGE : According to the geographer Strabon, Perge has been founded by Akhas who came down here after the Trojan wars. Perge was first mentioned in 334 BC when Alexander the Great passed through here. In the following years, Perge went under the control of Pergamon when the Kingdom of Pergamon became a part of the Roman city. Especially in the first and the second centuries BC, Perge became one of the richest towns in Pamphylia. Therefore it is not a surprising that St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD. The people of Perge loved and respected their Artemis to such an extent that Christianity had to wait for another 400 years to enter here. In the Byzantine period, Perge was the seat of the bishop. Even though Arabs raided Perge in the 7th century AD, when Seljuk Turks settled the area, records show the existence of an older race living here. After the tour, departure for Aspendos. Lunch break on the way.

ASPENDOS: The eastern land of Antalya was called Pamphylia in ancient times. The Toros Daglari (Taurus Mountains) forms a beautiful back drop to the fertile coast, rich with fields of cotton and vegetables. Aspendos (Belkis) lies 47 km east of Antalya in the Pamphylian plain. In 486 BC, Greeks and Persians had a great battle here (the Greeks won, they didn’t stay in the area for long). During the reign of he Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-80 AD) Aspendos got its theatre, which is the best preserved of all. It was built by Romans and maintained by Byzantines and Seljuks. The ruins of the ancient city are extensive and include a stadium, an agora, and a basilica. Overnight in Antalya. (dinner included)

Day 13 – Antalya – Cappadocia – Tuesday 4th May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Cappadocia (8 hours drive). Check in to your hotel. After having a rest you will have chance to go to the famous traditional Turkish Night, you will enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore accompanied by traditional Turkish food. Overnight in a cave hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 14 – Cappadocia Tour – Wednesday 5th May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Cappadocia tour. Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country “Katpatuka,” (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Our guided tour will start at 09:30am and cover Avcilar, Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum Dervent Valley, Uchisar Castle and the pottery village of Avanos. If you want to join our optional activity of Hot Air Ballooning, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight in a cave hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 15 – Cappadocia & Ankara City Tour & Istanbul – Thursday 6th May 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Ankara at 09:00 a.m (4 hours drive). We will visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of the modern Turkey). Lunch break. After the break, we will have city tour of Ankara which is the 2nd biggest city and the capital of Turkey. Then depart for Istanbul (5 hours drive). Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 16 – Istanbul The End – Friday 7th May 2010

Breakfast at the yacht. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 16 Day ANZAC Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
ANZAC Conference
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
14 breakfasts, 7 dinners
3 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
1 night at 4 star beach hotel in Ayvalik
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
1 night at 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
2 nights at apart boutique hotel in Bodrum
1 night at 4 star hotel in Fethiye / Oludeniz
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Antalya
2 nights at cave hotel in Cappadocia
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Pamukkale tour
Guided Bodrum city tour
Guided Dalyan Mud Bath
Guided Antalya Aspendos and Perge tour
Guided Cappadocia tours
Guided Ankara tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival airport transfers between 8:00am and 11:00pm every two hours

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the International Ataturk Airport and check-in to your hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be arranged with an extra charge. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. There will be a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey from 06:00 pm. to 07:00 pm. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. After conference, at 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Dinner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your anchestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for the ancient city of Troy (about an hour drive). After Troy, we drive to our hotel (3 hours drive) in Ayvalik (dinner included) and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 5 – Bergama Tour & Kusadasi – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour (45 minutes drive), to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Tuesday 27th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 – Pamukkale Tour – Wednesday 28th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Pamukkale Tour (2,5 hours drive).
In Pamukkale we will see the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces.

After the tour we will check in to our hotel and have dinner at the hotel. After dinner you will have free time. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 8 – Pamukkale & Bodrum Thursday 29th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we wil depart at 08:30 a.m for Bodrum. Bodrum as a city is quickly becoming one of the most sort after destinations in Europe and with such a precedence, it offers some fantastic adventures for any age group. Visit the castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. After being defeated in Smyrna (The ancient name of Izmir), the knights came to Halikarnassos and began the construction of the castle.. 01:00 p.m Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. The hillside theater that dates from the 4th century BC was built to seat 5.000 people. When rediscovered, it was not in very good condition and therefore has been recently restored. The view of the town from there is beautiful. After the Bodrum city tour depart for Bodrum Harbour for check in to yacht cruise to Turkish and Greek Island Tour. On the first day, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum port for dinner and overnight stay on the yacht. (dinner included)

Day 9 – Yacht Cruise Cos (Kos) Greek Site – Friday 30th April 2010

While you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise programme. After the paper work at customs is completed we will cruise to Kos Island. Asclepion, known to be the birth place of Hippocrates, ‘the Father of Medical Sciences’, is located here. All the East-Mediterrenean people with health problems were treated in Kos (İstankoy). Kos; the second largest island of the 12 islands (Dodecanese islands) has a very mild climate and very fertile lands. The island houses a 560-year-old tree, a 211-year-old fountain and a 290 km long beach. Kos is one of the islands with the best night life. Nafklirou, a street full of bars, is always crowded, colourful, and full of life. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 10 – Yacht Cruise Nisiros – Tilos Greek Site – Saturday 1st May 2010

Early in the morning we will set sail to Nisiros. The volcano on Nisiros island- which means ‘the place with figs’- in the Aegean Sea- erupted in 1422 and is still active. Nikea village located on the side of the crater is constituted with white streets and a mosaic-style square. You can take an optional bus tour to the crater which is still active and where you can see the gases coming from the underground. On the way back after, a short village tour and a lunch break; we will cruise to Tilos Island. For dinner and overnight stay, we will anchor in the port of this small tranquil island. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 11 – Yacht Cruise Rhodes (Rhodos) Greek Site – Sunday 2nd May 2010

Cruising to Rhodes early in the morning. Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese Islands.

The island is a very popular holiday place as it has one of the best-protected and the largest European Medieval city and has warm weather 300 days of a year. Rhodes has been a home for many civilizations; starting with the knights of St.John in the Middle Ages, then Ottomans and Italians; thus the island has a unique historical harmony and beauty. The main port Rhodes is the Rhodes City which bears the same name with the island. The other very touristic areas of Rhodes island are; Lyndos and Kamiros. The city, which is still surrounded by 12 meter-thick city-walls, gives you the feeling of travelling back to Medieval times especially when you walk around its narrow, stone-paved roads. After dinner, our guests are highly recommended to enjoy a Rhodes night out. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 12 – Yacht Cruise Simi (Symi) Greek Site – Monday 3rd May 2010

We will set sail for Simi Island early in the morning and arrive at the Monastry of Panormitis located in the southern part of Simi. It is possible to visit the Monastery and the Museum on this well-protected and peaceful bay. After having a swimming break on the eastern shores of the island, we will anchor at the port early in the evening. You can see the shore-side with its neo-classical houses and the peripheral districts. You are going to adore Simi for its pine and oak forests and unique bays. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 13 – Yacht Cruise Datca – Knidos Greek Site – Tuesday 4th May 2010

We will get into Turkish waters from Datca. You can enjoy a short-walk on the shore while your captain deals with the customs procedures. We will sail to Knidos after lunch. Knidos was a developed city in science, art and architecture. Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and maths professor; Dr. Euryphon; Polygontos, a poular painter; Skopas and Bryaksis of Faros, the most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates, the architect of Alexandrian light house -one of the seven wonders of the World-and Ktesias the doctor who saved the life of a Presian king from a disaster lived on this island. Dr. Euryphon and his students founded the second largest medical sciences school in Knidos.The island also homes the largest sun clock of its time which was erected by Eudoksos. Knidos was the home for Aphrodite’s monument and at those times the city was famous for brothels and became popular for sailors and Arabic tradesmen. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 14 – Yacht Cruise Poyraz Turkish Site – Bodrum – Wednesday 5th May 2010

We will anchoring in Karada Poyraz Bay and have the last swimming break in these beautiful blue waters. We will be sailing to Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Day 15 – Bodrum The End – Thursday 6th May 2010

Breakfast at the yacht. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge. Also if you want to stay longer in Bodrum we can extend your accommodation. In your spare time in Bodrum, you can join other optional tours like Jeep Safari, Horse Safari, Turkish Bath, Turkish Night etc.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 15 Day ANZAC Tour Includes:

* Welcome Cocktail
* ANZAC Conference
* A range of Gallipoli documentaries
* 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners at the hotel and full board at the yacht cruise
* 2 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
* 1 night at 4 star beach hotel in Ayvalik
* 2 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
* 1 night at 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
* Guided Istanbul city tour
* Guided Gallipoli tour
* Guided Troy tour
* Guided Pergamon tour
* Guided Ephesus tour
* Guided Pamukkale tour
* Guided Bodrum city tour
* Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
* Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
* All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
* All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
* Arrival airport transfers between 8:00am and 11:00pm every two hours

Places visited during Turkey and Greece Yacht Cruise:

# Bodrum Turkish Site
# Cos (Kos) Greek Site
# Nisiros Greek Site
# Tilos Greek Site
# Rhodes (Rhodos) Greek Site
# Simi (Symi) Greek Site
# Datca Site Turkish Site
# Knidos Greek Site
# Poyraz Turkish Site

Yacht cruise including: Full board double cabin share basis for a week in a yacht, welcome cocktail, breakfast, lunch, dinner & afternoon tea, cake service per day on board, use of sport equipment on board, diesel, using water, crew service, yacht insurance, yacht’s laundry, harbor taxes and mooring expenses.

Yacht cruise excluding: Soft drinks, drinking water and alcoholic beverages are excluded, these can be purchased on board for reasonable prices.

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the International Ataturk Airport and check-in to your hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be arranged with an extra charge. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. There will be a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey from 06:00 pm. to 07:00 pm. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. After conference, at 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Dinner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your anchestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for the ancient city of Troy (about an hour drive). After Troy, we drive to our hotel (3 hours drive) in Ayvalik (dinner included) and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 5 – Bergama Tour & Kusadasi – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour (45 minutes drive), to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Tuesday 27th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 – Pamukkale Tour – Wednesday 28th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Pamukkale Tour (2,5 hours drive).
In Pamukkale we will see the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces.

After the tour we will check in to our hotel and have dinner at the hotel. After dinner you will have free time. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 8 – Pamukkale & Bodrum – Friday 29th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we wil depart at 08:30 a.m for Bodrum. Bodrum as a city is quickly becoming one of the most sort after destinations in Europe and with such a precedence, it offers some fantastic adventures for any age group. Visit the castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. After being defeated in Smyrna (The ancient name of Izmir), the knights came to Halikarnassos and began the construction of the castle.. 01:00 p.m Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. The hillside theater that dates from the 4th century BC was built to seat 5.000 people. When rediscovered, it was not in very good condition and therefore has been recently restored. The view of the town from there is beautiful. Overnight in Bodrum. (dinner included)

Day 9 – Free Day in Bodrum – Saturday 30th April 2010

Free day in Bodrum. You can visit the Underwater Museum and Bodrum Castle, join daily tours like Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tour and many more. Overnight in Bodrum. (breakfast and dinner included)

Day 10 – Bodrum The End – Sunday 1st May 2010

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge. Also if you want to stay longer in Bodrum we can extend your accommodation. In your spare time in Bodrum, you can join other optional tours like Jeep Safari, Horse Safari, Turkish Bath, Turkish Night etc.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 10 Day ANZAC Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
ANZAC Conference
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
8 breakfasts, 6 dinners
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
1 night at 4 star beach hotel in Ayvalik
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
1 night at 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Bodrum
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Pamukkale tour
Guided Bodrum city tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival airport transfers between 8:00am and 11:00pm every two hours

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the International Ataturk Airport and check-in to your hotel. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport can be arranged with an extra charge. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. There will be a conference about ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey from 06:00 pm. to 07:00 pm. The conference will be given by ANZAC experts who will come from Australia and New Zealand and by our professional Turkish ANZAC guides. After conference, at 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Dinner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest documentary on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your anchestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for the ancient city of Troy (about an hour drive). After Troy, we drive to our hotel (3 hours drive) in Ayvalik (dinner included) and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 5 – Bergama Tour & Kusadasi – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour (45 minutes drive), to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Tuesday 27th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 – Pamukkale Tour – Wednesday 28th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Pamukkale Tour (2,5 hours drive).
In Pamukkale we will see the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces.

After the tour we will check in to our hotel and have dinner at the hotel. After dinner you will have free time. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 8 – Pamukkale & Istanbul – Thursday 29th April 2010

After breakfast you have time to enjoy thermal pool and sun in Pamukkale. At 10.00 a.m we will depart for Istanbul (8.5 hours drive). In the evening you will check into your hotel. You have free time and last chance to enjoy night views of Istanbul.

Day 9 – Istanbul Tour The End – Friday 30th April 2010

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 12.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 9 Day ANZAC  Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
ANZAC Conference
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
3 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
1 night at 4 star beach hotel in Ayvalik
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
1 night 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Pamukkale tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival airport transfers between 08:00 a.m and 11:00 p.m every two hours

Welcome to Turkey! Airport transfers are available from Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, bus station or Kusadasi harbour. Transfers will be made to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Wednesday 21st April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 3 – Bergama & Assos – Thursday 22nd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour, to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Assos and overnight in Assos.

Day 4 – Free Day in Assos – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast we will explore the ancient city of Assos. Then the day is yours to enjoy, relax and have fun with your new friends, or get some sleep before the Gallipoli tour and Dawn Service! There is also much to see in Assos. Overnight in Assos.

Day 5 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel for Troy and Gallipoli Tour at 10:00 a.m (1,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest document on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 6 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your achestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for Istanbul (4,5 hours drive). Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 – Istanbul City Tour – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Diner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 – Istanbul / End of Tour – Tuesday 27th April 2010

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 12.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 8 Days ANZAC Day Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
ANZAC Conference
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
2 nights 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
2 nights boutique hotel in Assos
2 nights 4 star hotel in Istanbul
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Assos tour
Guided Pergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the airport and check-in to your hotel. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. At 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

-Note!! Free transfers are available from Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout today. Please confirm your flight details in advance. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are only available for Easy Jet Passengers, and for the other guests transfers are extra of charge.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Diner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest document on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The KApatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar fort he ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Sunday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your anchestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services we will depart for the ancient city of Troy (about an hour drive). After Troy, we drive to our hotel (3 hours drive) in Ayvalik (dinner included) and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 5 – Bergama Tour & Kusadasi – Monday 26th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart for Bergama Tour (45 minutes drive), to see Asklepion, Zeus’s alter, the Red Bassilcia etc. BERGAMA is the site of the Hellenistic – and later Roman city of Pergamon, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. Its foremost attraction is the Kizil Avlu or “Red Basilica”, a huge edifice on the river not far from the acropolis, originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and converted to a basilica by the early Christians, when it was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor addressed by St John in the book of Revelation – though sadly it’s now a crumbling ruin with a mosque in one of its towers.

After Pergamon we will drive to Kusadasi and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Ephesus & Kusadasi – Tuesday 27th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we will depart at 08:30 a.m for Ephesus Tour. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus.

After lunch, we will have time to shopping, that you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like leather manufacturing and jewellery. Then transfer back to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 – Kusadasi The End – Wednesday 28th April 2010

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 12.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge. Also if you want to stay longer in Kusadasi we can extend your accommodation. In your spare time in Kusadasi, you can join other optional tours like Jeep Safari, Horse Safari, Turkish Bath, Turkish Night etc.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 7 Day ANZAC Day Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Istanbul
1 night at 4 star beach hotel in Ayvalik
2 nights at 4 star hotel in Kusadasi
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Guided Troy tour
Guided Bergamon tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul.Transfer from the airport and check-in to your hotel. You have free time to discover Istanbul till the evening. At 07:30 p.m you have “Welcome Cocktail” at the hotel. Tonight, you can join one of our optional tour, Traditional 1001 Turkish Nights. You can meet our friendly crew and the other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. The programme begins at 08:30 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

-Note!! Free transfers are available from Istanbul Ataturk Airport throughout today. Please confirm your flight details in advance. Transfers from Sabiha Gokcen Airport are only available for Easy Jet Passengers, and for the other guests transfers are extra of charge.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Friday 23rd April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel at 08:30 a.m for the Istanbul city tour.

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After the tour you can join one of our optional tour “The Bosphorous Diner Cruise”. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe.

Tonight we have a “Welcome ANZAC Party” arranged to meet and greet the groups and tour guides. This is an optional activity, unlimited local drinks from 09:00 -11:00 p.m. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Gallipoli Tour – Saturday 24th April 2010

After breakfast at the hotel we depart from the hotel at 07:00 a.m. for Gallipoli (4,5 hours drive). Through our journey, we have a chance to watch the latest document on the Gallipoli Campaign. We will have a stop on the way down for supplies. Our tour stars from the Gallipoli Peninsula in the afternoon. The tour includes The Kapatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine (Australias Memorial and Cemetery), Quinns Post, Turkish 57th REgiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (New Zealand’s Memorial and Cemetary).

By the end of the tour we drive to the coast of Kabatepe, for one of our optional service ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At 09:30 p.m we will depar for the ANCAZ Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.If you prefer to stay in a hotel instead of staying outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accommodation at Gallipoli. But this option is not available after your arrival, you should book your accommodation before you arrive in Turkey.

Day 4 – Gallipoli Dawn Service – Saturday 25th April 2010

You should better bring your slleping bags, warm clothes, wet weather gear and torches with you. Because Gallipoli is still dark and cold today, same as it was 95 years ago when your achestors landed.

04:30am ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Breakfast box
10:30am Australian National Service
11.45am Turkish National Service
01:00pm New Zealand National Service

After the services, at 03:00 p.m we will depart from Gallipoli and drive back to Istanbul (4.5 hours drive). Overnight in Istanbul, dinner is not included.

Day 5 – Istanbul / End of Tour – Sunday 26th April 2010

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, please check out from your room before 12.00 a.m. End of our ANZAC Day Service.

Please make your own arrangements for departure or please let us know if you need airport transfer. We can arrange your transfer and it is extra of charge.

We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing Road Runner Travel Turkey.

Your 5 Days ANZAC Day Tour Includes:

Welcome Cocktail
A range of Gallipoli documentaries
3 nights at accommodation in Istanbul
3 breakfasts
Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Gallipoli tour
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Fluent English speaking professional tour guide for the duration of the tour
All transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking new luxury coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

07:00- 07:30 Meet at the front of Hagia Sophia Museum in Sultanahmet area.
08:00 Depart Istanbul for Eceabat stop half way for refreshments
Lunch box on the tour
Arrive Eceabat and drive to the Gallipoli battlefields

Visiting ;
Kabatepe War Museum
Brighton Beach
ANZAC Cove
Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
The original tunnels and trenches at Johnston`s Jolly
The Nek Cemetery
Chunuk-Bair New Zealander Memorial and Cemetery
Check-in at Ece Hotel
4 Corners documentary “Fatal Shore” showing at Anzac House
`Gallipoli` movie (starring Mel Gibson) showing at Anzac House
Overnight at Ece Hotel in Canakkale

24th April Sat CANAKKALE (B)

08:00-10:00 Group departure for guided Troy tour.
You will see and hear about;
The Trojan Horse.
Helen of Troy.
The Trojan Wars.
The battle between Achilles and Paris.
Sacrificial Altars.
The 3700 year old city walls.
Houses of Troy I , 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.
The Bouleterium (Senate Building).
The Odeon (Concert Hall).
Current excavations in progress.
Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX
Return to Ece Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Rest in hotel rooms until departure for Dawn Service.
23:00 Depart Canakkale and cross the Dardanelles to Eceabat by ferry.
23:30 Transfer from Eceabat for ANZAC Cove.

25th April Sun CANAKKALE ( BoxBreakfast , L )

05:30 Dawn Service
Breakfast Box
10:00-10:45 Australian Service
12:30-13:15 New Zealand Service
Lunch at Eceabat Maydos Restaurant
Return to accommodation.
Overnight at Ece Hotel in Canakkale

26th April Mon CANAKKALE – ISTANBUL

Transfer to Istanbul and drop off for hotels, in Sultanahmet area.

This package includes:

Transportations by A/C non smoking vehicle,
3 nights accommodation at Ece Hotel (breakfast inclusive)
Fully guided Gallipoli and Troy tours (entrance fees inclusive),
Lunch box during Gallipoli Tour
Breakfast box and restaurant lunch on ANZAC Day,
Ferry fees/tolls
Video Shows