Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are open for you to explore. Wander through the old quarters to see Ottoman architecture, or just take your time getting adjusted to the city. Istanbul spreads across two continents, so there's a lot to take in when you first arrive.
- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul Airport or SAW airport , 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Explore old quarters of Istanbul
- Admire Ottoman architecture
- Relax and experience Istanbul's ambiance
- Day 2
Istanbul
Start your morning with a scenic Bosphorus cruise that shows you the waterway dividing Europe from Asia. Then head to Istanbul's iconic spots like the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and Underground Cistern. You'll see Hagia Sophia's exterior as well. Spend some time walking through the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market to browse and shop. If you want, there's an option to explore the old city again at night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise along the Bosphorus
- Guided tour of Blue Mosque
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Tour of Topkapi Palace
- Exploration of Underground Cistern
- View exterior of Hagia Sophia
- Time at Grand Bazaar
- Time at Spice Market
Optional Activities
- Experience the old city by night
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mosque Hippodrome Topkapi Palace Underground Cistern Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar Spice Market 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli (Canakkale)
Leave Istanbul early for the Gallipoli Peninsula. A guided tour takes you through the battlefields and memorial sites important to Australia and New Zealand. You'll see ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial, Chunuk Bair Cemetery, The Nek, and Johnston's Jolly. The preserved trenches from over a century ago are still visible as you walk through the sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akol Hotel Canakkale)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields
- Visit to ANZAC Cove
- Tour of Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial
- Visit to Chunuk Bair Cemetery
- Visit to The Nek
- Tour of Johnston's Jolly
- Exploration of preserved trenches
Landmarks/POIs ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial Chunuk Bair Cemetery The Nek Johnston's Jolly 
- Day 4
Gallipoli (Canakkale) to ANZAC Cove
After a relaxed morning, you'll explore the ancient ruins of Troy, including the replica Trojan Horse. From there, visit Kilitbahir fortress which overlooks the Dardanelles. Stop in Eceabat for dinner (your own expense), then head to Anzac Cove where you'll spend the night. Before settling in, walk among the memorials and trenches, then join the quiet ANZAC Eve vigil under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Sleeper Bus (Dawn Service Site ( No Accomodation))
Included Activities
- Exploration of Troy ruins
- Visit to Trojan Horse replica
- Visit to Kilitbahir fortress
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Eceabat (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Troy Trojan Horse Kilitbahir Fortress 
- Day 5
Dawn Service - Gallipoli to Istanbul
Dawn brings the commemorative services for the ANZAC anniversary, bringing together officials, veterans, and visitors from Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. You'll participate in wreath-laying at the ANZAC Memorial. Later, Australians attend the service at Lone Pine while New Zealanders gather at Chunuk Bair. By early afternoon, you'll depart Gallipoli for Istanbul, carrying the day's reflection with you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- ANZAC Dawn Service attendance
- Wreath-laying at ANZAC Memorial
- Service at Lone Pine (for Australian visitors)
- Service at Chunuk Bair (for New Zealand visitors)
Landmarks/POIs ANZAC Memorial Lone Pine Chunuk Bair - Day 6
Istanbul Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and get transferred to the airport for your onward journey. This morning wraps up your time in Turkey before you head to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
