Anzac Coo-ee - 8 days
Starts: 23rd April. Awe inspiring Turkey, combining ANZAC Day at Gallipoli, a swag of sights including Ephesus, Pammukale, Roman ruins, coastal Kusadasi and more. This is our signature ANZAC trip!
Day 1: Istanbul
Saturday 23rd April 2011. Welcome to Turkey and the start of your awesome ANZAC experience! Choice of shuttle transfers to hotel. Rest of the day free in Istanbul – a city that straddles both Europe and Asia!
Overnight - Istanbul 
Day 2: Gallipoli
Istanbul - Gallipoli. A very early departure to the WW1 battlefields on Gallipoli Peninsular. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour (subject to timing and traffic conditions) of the evocative war memorials that dot the region, for example; Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, Johnston’s Jolly, the trenches and Kabatepe - the modest ANZAC museum. Early this evening, we’ll relax at our exclusive ANZAC Eve Turkish BBQ before later taking our places amongst the many at the Dawn Service site for the atmosphere charged ANZAC Eve vigil. Overnight - Dawn Service site (ANZAC Cove) (B, D)
Anzac Coo-ee - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Day 3: ANZAC Day - Gallipoli
First light heralds a poignant bugle call and commencement of the Dawn Service. After the service and armed with your maps, you’ve a chance to independently explore many of the trenches and memorial sites as you head up to Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair for the Australian or New Zealand National services. Later this afternoon we continue onwards to Ayvalik, where upon our late evening arrival, we check into our hotel for a well-earned rest after such an emotion-filled day.
Overnight - Ayvalik (D)
Day 4: Roman Pergamum
Ayvalik - Kusadasi. Today, we drive south. Set on a high hill are the Roman ruins of Pergamum and awesome hill-side amphitheatre. We also visit the neighbouring asclepion - a Roman precursor to modern-day hospitals! Continuing to coastal Kusadasi, relax after an exciting day.
Overnight - Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 5: Ephesus & Pammukale
Kusadasi - Pammukale. This morning we enjoy a guided tour at the legendary Roman ruins of Ephesus. After a short stop at a leather factory, we continue to Pamukkale. Famous for its unique cascades of natural mineral rich pools, perhaps opt for a swim at Pamukkale Thermal Pools.
Overnight - Pamukkale (B, D)
Day 6: Pamukkale to Istanbul
Pammukale - Istanbul. This morning we drive back to Istanbul. En route we visit a carpet manufacturing house. Arrival late evening.
Overnight - Istanbul (B)
Day 7: Istanbul old city tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the old city - Sultanahmet, taking in the stunning Iznik tiled Blue Mosque, Hippodrome area, 6th century Hagia Sofia and more. This afternoon, we spend a relaxing afternoon on a Bosphorus cruise. When the sun sets, why not enjoy our optional Istanbul by night bolt on! With dinner, belly dancers and entertainment at a great Istanbul venue. A top value evening and a great way to break the ice and meet fellow travellers (transport shuttle included).
Overnight - Istanbul (B)
Day 8: Istanbul
Saturday 30th April 2011. Tour ends after breakfast and hotel check out at 12noon. We hope you had a wonderful tour and memorable ANZAC experience. (B)
Istanbul by Night!
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When you've explored Istanbul by day, its time experience the city at night! As well as being a great way to get to know your fellow travellers, this fun evening out at a traditional Turkish venue includes a tasty 3 course meal and live entertainment including belly dancers.
Be sure to book your Istanbul by Night bolt-on before you travel. Spaces are limited and it cannot be booked locally. |
Note: Istanbul sites are closed on the following days, this in NO WAY affects your touring program: Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market - closed Sunday, Hagia Sofia - closed Monday, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday.
Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. Due to capacity restraints we do not offer single rooms on our ANZAC tours and therefore there is no single supplement to pay. We will match up all single travelers with another fellow passenger of the same sex. Please note that if booking pre or post tour accommodation, single travellers will need to pay the single supplement for nights booked.
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| Pre-Tour Accommodation |
USD $169 |
USD $70 |
| Post-Tour Accommodation |
USD $169 |
USD $70 |
Anzac Coo-ee - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| When you've explored Istanbul by day, its time experience the city at night! As well as being a great way to get to know your fellow travellers, this evening out at a traditional Turkish venue includes a tasty 3 course meal and live entertainment including belly dancers. A top night out! |
Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| Want to see how the other half live? Then take a look at our selection of tours that visit all the best palaces and forts around the world. Many of the wonderfully ornate edifices that we visit are now historical museums and sites of interest allowing you to have a good old look around. And when you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's time to live like a king and stay in one of the many hotels that have been converted from a palace or fort! |
| Nothing beats a little rest and relaxation by the sea - wind down from an action packed tour with a few days lazing on golden sands or spend your entire holiday soaking up the sun. From the coral rich Red Sea and the azure Aegean Sea to the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean, choose from a wide range of idyllic destinations. |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Istanbul - Sultanahmet (old Istanbul), Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and the underground cistern
- Gallipoli Peninsular - ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine & Chunuk Bair memorials, Johnson’s Jolly, National services of Australia or New Zealand
- ANZAC Dawn service
- Roman ruins of Pergamum and Ephesus
- Pamukkale thermal pools and Roman Hierapolis
| - Bosphorus Strait - the strategic waterway dividing Europe and Asia
- Battlefields and trenches
- National services of Australia or New Zealand
- Aegean coast
- Carpet weaving demonstration
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What's Included
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners INCLUDING our exclusive ANZAC Eve Turkish BBQ
- Airport arrival shuttle transfer - 23 April only
- Afternoon Bosphorus cruise – Istanbul
- Modern air-conditioned, DVD - equipped touring coach
- Gallipoli map & Commemorative ANZAC hoodie/sweat shirt
| - 6 nights - 3 - 4 star hotels and special class hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Roman ruins of Ephesus & Pergamum,
Pamukkale/Hierapolis
- English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide
- All relevant transfers and transportation
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What's Not Included
- International flights & visa
| - Entrance Fees: $80-100 USD
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
I have just returned from Turkey after doing a tour for Anzac Day. Having served in the military I have been meaning to do this for ages. It was more than I expected and all of the on the go staff were so friendly and helpful. You guys are so well organised you put the army to shame. Thanks for the great experience and I look forward to another, I am currently booking Egypt. Yay.
Liam, May 2010
Hi Dan
I just arrived back yesterday and want to forward my thanks and say how much I enjoyed the 8 Day Anazac Coo-ee Tour. Certainly was very special moment to witness.
Also our tour guide, Ibrahim, was absolutely brilliant. I've done a few tours across a number of different tour operators and his passion and knowledge certainly made the trip all that more special. I often say trying to get a group of Aussie's and Kiwis to go in one direction is trying to heard a group of cats, its impossible to keep them all going in one direction. Ibrahim certainly managed the impossible and got us where we needed to go and see everything that needed to be seen, a real class act.
Cheers,
Mike, Apr 2009
Hello,
Just wanted to write, and say thanks for a great trip. We had a good time, and it was hassle-free. And we had the best driver and guide - Tuncay and Mete. We did enjoy the gala dinner, but it would be great if this could happen at the start of the trip, as it was a good ice breaker. So thanks for a great time
Lynette Rogers, Apr 2009
Dear On the Go,
I want to thank you for the amazing tour, I enjoyed every moment of it.
Anzac Day services were very emotional, and for the amount of people - well organized.
I loved Istanbul by night! Food was delicious although it was really hard to concentrate while watching belly dancers ;)
Good job guys!
Chris S., Apr 2009
It was awesome! I really had a great time, thank you guys!
On the Go rocks!
Vanessa Winter, Apr 2009
I really enjoyed all the history and information that Sardar gave us. It was also a really good crowd - although perhaps a night out at the beginning would help people bond better. I think it was all very well organised + was really good fun!
Sally Johnson, Apr 2009
Hi John,
I wanted to let you know what a fabulous time we had in Turkey!
Everything was spot on, the guide, hotels, sights...
Especially Anzac Day experience - very touching.
Thank you for all your help with organizing our trip.
We will be in touch soon to talk about our next tour :)
Brian, Apr 2009
