Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll be picked up at the airport and taken to your Istanbul hotel. The afternoon and evening are open for wandering around on your own, or there's an optional Backstreets of Istanbul tour if you want a guided introduction starting at 9am.
Optional Activities
- Backstreets of Istanbul Tour (9am start)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Take a morning cruise on the Bosphorus, then join a guided tour of the old city hitting the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia, and the Underground Cistern. After lunch you'll have free time to walk through the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bosphorus strait cruise
- Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia (exterior only), Hippodrome, and Underground Cistern
- Explore Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market
Optional Activities
- Experience the old city by night (alternative to returning to hotel)
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Hagia Sofia Hippodrome Underground Cistern Grand Bazaar Egyptian Spice Market 
- Day 3
Istanbul to Gallipoli
Leave Istanbul early and drive to Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided tour of World War 1 sites. You'll visit ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and see the old trench systems still standing from the campaign.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli WW1 battlefields and memorials including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and fortified trenches
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial 
- Day 4
Ayvalik to Gallipoli
Spend your morning free, then take a short guided tour of Troy to see the replica Trojan Horse and learn about the ancient city. From there, head to Kilitbahir village on the peninsula to explore the fortress. Grab dinner in Eceabat (your cost), then head to ANZAC Cove for the ANZAC Eve vigil in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy including the replica Trojan Horse
- Visit to Kilitbahir fortress
Landmarks Troy Kilitbahir Fortress 
- Day 5
Gallipoli to Istanbul
April 25th is the focal point of this tour. Attend the Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove, a solemn ceremony with military personnel and visitors from Australia and New Zealand. Australians then have the option to pay respects at Lone Pine Memorial Service, while New Zealanders attend the service at Chunuk Bair. Return to Istanbul in the early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- ANZAC Dawn Service at ANZAC Cove
- Public wreath laying at ANZAC Memorial site
- Lone Pine Memorial Service (available for Australians)
- Chunuk Bair Memorial Service (available for New Zealanders)
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Memorial Chunuk Bair Memorial - Day 6
Istanbul Departure
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel by noon, marking the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
