TRAVELSHOP TURKEY - 22 Days International ANZAC Day Tours Greece Turkey Egypt

22 Days Greece & Turkey to Egypt ANZAC Tour ITINERARY:

Day 1 - Athens & Paros - Wednesday, 13th April 2011
Arrival to Athens. Transfer from Athens airport overland to Galatas by coach. Stop at the Corinth Canal. Arrival to Poros Island by water taxi, check -in. Free time and dinner.

Day 2 - Paros & Delphi - Thursday, 14th April 2011
Breakfast and hotel check -out. Transfer from Poros to Epidavros by coach and visit theatre and the Sanctuary of sklepios. Transfer to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site. Transfer to Nafplio and visit old town and castle. Transfer to Delphi, overnight stay with dinner.

Day 3 - Delphi & Athens - Friday, 15th April 2011
Breakfast and hotel check out. Sightseeing of Delphi and Delphi's archaeological sites with guide. Return trip to Athens and overnight stay in hotel with dinner.

Day 4 - Cruise Ship Piraeus to Myconos - Saturday, 16th April 2011
Breakfast and check out of hotel. Transfer to cruise ship in Piraeus port by coach. Departure from Piraeus at 11:00hrs. Cruise to the most cosmopolitan Islands in Greece - Myconos. Arrival to Myconos at 18:00hrs.
Free time or optional excursions. Departure from Myconos at 22:00hrs. Overnight on board.

Day 5 - Cruise Ship Patmos - Sunday, 17th April 2011
Arrival to Patmos - Island of St. John at 6:30hrs. Free time or optional excursion. Departure from Patmos at 10:00hrs and cruise to Kusadasi in Turkey.

Day 6 - Crete Island & Santorini - Monday, 18th April 2011
Arrival to Heraklion city on Crete Island at 7:00hrs in the morning. Free time or optional excursion to the Knossos and visit Minoan Palace. Departure from Crete at 11:30hrs and cruise to the most beautiful Cyclades Island - Santorini. Arrive at Thira at 16:30hrs. Free time on the Island or optional excursion. Departure from Santorini at 21:00hrs. Overnight on board.

Day 7 - Santorini to Samos - Tuesday, 19th April 2011
Early morning arrival to Athens to start the City Tour with Acropolis visit and free time in the Plaka of Athens. Afternoon Sounio trip and finishing in Piraeus Port to take ferry to Samos.

Day 8 - Samos to Kusadasi - Wednesday, 20th April 2011
Arrival to Samos and immediate departure for ferry to Kusadasi. Transfers will be made to your hotel where you will be met by your Tour guide and checked into your room in Kusadasi.

Day 9 - Ephesus & Kusadasi - Thursday, 21st April 2011
At 8:30 a.m. departure to Ephesus (20 minutes distance) - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. Ephesus, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, considered one of the Seven Wonders, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The guided Ephesus tour also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will become aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like jewellery and leather manufacturing. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 10 - Bergama & Assos - Friday, 22nd April 2011
Today we drive to Pergamum (45 minutes distance) - see Asklepion, Zeus 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 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 Pargamum we continue towards the city of Assos. Overnight Boutique hotel in Assos.

Day 11 - Assos & Troy - Saturday, 23rd April 2011
After breakfast we will explore the ancient city of Assos before we drive to Troy where you can explore the site of the legendary town, made famous by Homer in his Iliad and visit the Temple of Athena. Overnight Boutique hotel in Assos.

Day 12 - Gallipoli Tour - Sunday, 24th April 2011
We depart for Gallipoli at 7:00 a.m. (4.5 hours distance). On the way we will watch the latest documentaries about the Gallipoli campaign. A stop will be provided on the way down for supplies. We start our tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula a little after midday. The Gallipoli tour includes the Kabatepe 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 Cemetery). After your guided Gallipoli tour we drive to the coast of Gabatepe for our optional ANZAC BBQ and buffet dinner. At approx 9:30 p.m. we depart to ANZAC Cove to get a good spot for the ANZAC Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove Commemorative Site. If you do not wish to stay outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, we provide optional hotel accomodation at Gallipoli. This option is not available after your arrival in Turkey, pre-booking is required.

Day 13 - Dawn Service at Commemorative Site Gallipoli - Monday, 25th April 2011
Don't forget your warm clothes, sleeping bags, wet weather gear, torches, hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes because Gallipoli is still as cold and dark as it was 96 years ago! Optional we provide sleepings bags for rent, please let us know at time of booking.

04:30 a.m. ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Commemorative Site
10:30 a.m. Australian National Service at Lone Pine Memorial
11.45 a.m. Turkish National Service
01:00 p.m. New Zealand National Service at Chunuk Bair Memorial

After attending the ANZAC services, at approx 3:00 p.m. we will travel back to Istanbul (4.5 hours distance).

Day 14 - Istanbul City Tour - Tuesday, 26th April 2011
We depart from the hotel after breakfast at 8:30 a.m. for your guided Istanbul city tour.

Topkapi Palace: Beginning from the Mehmed the Conqueror, the Topkapi Palace which was the official residential of the Ottoman Sultans until the Sultan Abdulmecid the thirty-first Sultan�s time has been used as a center for the state administration, education and art of the Empire approximately 400 years. The palace is full of examples of Ottoman architecture and also contains large collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, shields, armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, as well as a display of Ottoman treasure and jewelry.

Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque: The mosque, built between 1609 and 1616, is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. With its six minarets and a great cascade of domes, the mosque is a worthy sibling to Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia). Pope Benedict XVI visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque on 30th November 2006 during his visit to Turkey. It marks only the second papal visit in history to a Muslim place of worship.

Hippodrome: Today the area is officially called Sultan Ahmet Square, and is carefully maintained by the Turkish authorities. The course of the old racetrack has been indicated with paving, although the actual track is some 2 m below the present surface. The surviving monuments of the Spina, the two obelisks and the Serpentine Column, now sit in holes in a landscaped garden. The German Fountain, an octagonal domed fountain in neo-Byzantine style, which was constructed by the German government in 1900 to mark the German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898, is located at the northern entrance to the Hippodrome area, right in front of the Blue Mosque.

Spice Bazaar: The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Located in Eminonu, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.

After your Istanbul city tour there is an option to experience a Bosphorus boat cruise, enjoy the magnificent views of the Bosphorus straight which is connecting Asia to Europe, the best way of seeing the Bosphorus in all its beauty. With the shores rising to heights up to 200m, lined with palaces, ruins, villages, and gardens, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Turkey. Overnight 4 star hotel in Istanbul.

Day 15 - Istanbul & Cairo - Wednesday, 27th April 2011
After breakfast check out from the hotel and depart by international flight to Egypt. Arrival to Cairo airport. From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel and overnight in Cairo. (No Meals)

Day 16 - Cairo Egypt - Thursday, 28th April 2011
Breakfast. Start your full day visiting the Egyptian museum of antiquities. Collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Visit the great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques �etc. transfer you to the Cairo station to catch the Sitting train to Luxor.

Day 17 - Luxor Egypt - Friday, 29th April 2011
Luxor. Arrival, meet & assist by our local representatives and transfer to the M/S Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & Belly Dance show. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 18 - Edfu Egypt - Saturday, 30th April 2011
Breakfast. Visit The West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of The Queens and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Lunch on board. Sail to Esna. Afternoon Tea. Disco Party. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 19 - Kom Ombo Egypt - Sunday, 1st May 2011
Breakfast on board. Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeies in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabeya party Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 20 - Aswan Egypt - Monday, 2nd May 2011
Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries & The Temple of Philae Lunch on board. Sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener�s island and Elephantine. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 21 - Pyramids Egypt - Tuesday, 3rd May 2011
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation after breakfast. (Optional trip to Abu Simble by plane), Free time. Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival, meet and assist by our representatives transfer to the hotel, overnight in hotel. (Optional Sound and Light) laser show at Pyramids.

Day 22 - End Of Your Tour - Wednesday, 4th May 2011
After breakfast, please check out from your room before 11:00 a.m., as your ANZAC day tour ends today. Our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

We hope you had a memorable ANZAC day tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.

22 DAYS GREECE & TURKEY TO EGYPT ANZAC TOUR INCLUDES:

The places that Greece, Turkey and ANZAC Tour visits are:

Athens Greek Site
Paros Greek Site
Paros Greek Site
Delphi Greek Site
Delphi Greek Site
Piraeus Greek Site
Myconos Greek Site
Patmos Greek Site
Crete Island Greek Site
Santorini Greek Site
Samos Greek Site
Kusadasi Turkish Site
Ephesus Turkish Site
Pergamon Turkish Site
Assos Turkish Site
Troy Turkish Site
Gallipoli Turkish Site
Istanbul Turkish Site

Tour Includes Turkey Section:

5 breakfasts, 5 dinners
1 night hotel in Istanbul with breakfast
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi with breakfast and dinner
2 nights hotel in Assos with breakfast and dinner
Fully guided Ephesus Tour
Fully guided Bergama Tour
Fully guided Assos Tour
Fully guided Troy Tour
Fully guided Gallipoli Tour
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Dawn and National Services (Australian & New Zealand)
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Return airport transfers
FREE ANZAC Tour T-Shirt

Tour Includes Greece Section:

Transfer from Athens Airport to Poros Island
1 night 3 star hotel New Aegli on HB Basis at Poros
1 night 3 star hotel at Delphi on HB at Delphi
1 night 3 star Hotel Dorian in Athens
Transfer from hotel to Galatas to follow Argolis Trip with all entrance fees and guide
One day excursion to Delphi with entrance fees and guide at sites included
Transfer from hotel to Piraeus port for cruise departure
3 days, 4 nights Cruise or similar Cruise fare on full-board basis in double cabin
Port taxes, entertainment program on board
Transfer from cruise ship to Athens city tour with guide
Acropolis visit and entrance fees included
Sounio visit with guide and entrance fees included
Overnight ferry to Samos with inside quadruple cabins
Ferry from Samos to Kusadasi

TOUR PRICES:
Euro: 2,145.00 per person (double, twin or triple share)
Euro: 2,679.00 per person (single room)