Anzac Day Total Exploration

Welcome to Turkey!

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred directly to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight: Istanbul

Schedule

12:00 – 13:00 – Meet the group at Hagia Sophia Museum for bus allocation.
Depart from Istanbul and stop halfway for refreshments.

18:00 – Arrive in Eceabat and check in at your hotel.
Free time for dinner.

20:00 – Depart for the Dawn Service area.

Overnight: Anzac Cove

Today, a lunch box will be provided.

Schedule

05:30 – Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.
10:30 – Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine.
11:45 – New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair.

Return to Eceabat or Canakkale.

Overnight: Eceabat or Canakkale

Today, your Gallipoli tour will start at 12:00 from Eceabat.

After meeting your guide, you will begin a fully guided tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula. During the tour, you will visit the cemeteries of Australian, New Zealand, and Turkish soldiers, see important war memorials, and explore some of the original trenches on the Gallipoli battlefields.

You will also have time to visit the museum, where historical war artefacts discovered in the area are displayed.;

This will be a meaningful day to reflect on the heroism, tragedy, and friendship that emerged from one of the most significant chapters in modern history.

Overnight: Eceabat or Canakkale

Transfer from Gallipoli to Troy

After an early start, you will travel to Troy and Pergamon. Your first stop will be the legendary ancient city of Troy, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the region.

During your visit, you will see the famous Trojan Horse, the ancient city walls, the Houses of Troy dating back to around 3000–2500 BC, the sacrificial altars, the Senate Building known as the Bouleuterion, and the ancient concert hall known as the Odeon. You will also explore the remains of the different historical layers of Troy, from Troy I to Troy IX.

Transfer from Troy to Pergamon

After a lunch break, you will continue to the ancient city of Pergamon.

Here, you will visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the ancient Library, the Gymnasium, and the Temple of Trajan. Other highlights include the Hellenistic Theatre, which could hold up to 10,000 people, and the Temple of Dionysus in the Lower Agora.

Transfer from Pergamon to Kusadasi

After the tour, you will continue your journey towards the Ephesus region. You will arrive in the late evening and be transferred to your accommodation near the ancient city of Ephesus.

Overnight: Kusadasi

Schedule

08:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation.

Today, you will begin exploring the wonders of Ephesus.

You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the Ancient City, one of the best-preserved ancient marble cities in the world. Ephesus was one of the most important cities of Roman Asia and, more than 2,000 years ago, was home to over 200,000 people.

You will also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, an important Christian pilgrimage site believed to be where Mary spent her final years. The tour also includes the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Overnight: Kusadasi

Schedule

07:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation.

After breakfast, you will be collected from your accommodation and depart for Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle” in Turkish.

Upon arrival, you will have lunch before enjoying the magnificent views of the famous white travertine terraces. You will then take a guided tour of Pamukkale’s travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

After the tour, you will continue your journey to the beautiful seaside town of Fethiye.

Overnight: Fethiye

In the morning, your group can be collected from centrally located hotels in Fethiye and transferred to the harbour for gulet check-in at around 10:30.

Upon arrival on board, you will receive a briefing about the cruise and the gulet. Once everyone is settled in, you will depart from Fethiye Harbour and cruise towards the famous Butterfly Valley for your first swim stop and lunch. You will also have free time to take an optional hike into the valley.

Afterwards, you will cruise past Oludeniz, one of the most photographed beaches in the world, where the boat usually anchors behind the Blue Lagoon.

Your day will end at St Nicholas Island, where you will anchor for the afternoon and evening. You will have time to walk through the island’s ancient ruins and enjoy the sunset.

Overnight: On board near St Nicholas Island.

After breakfast, you will cruise to Aga Limani Bay, a peaceful spot where you can relax, swim, and snorkel in pristine waters before lunch is served.

In the afternoon, you will continue cruising through the islands of the 12 Islands region towards the famous Cleopatra’s Bay, also known as Hamam Bay. According to legend, this bay was gifted to Cleopatra by Marc Antony, and it is believed that she once bathed here.

You can swim among the submerged ruins of the ancient Roman baths before spending the evening anchored in this beautiful bay.

Overnight: On board at Hamam Bay

After breakfast, you will cruise to the beautiful Bedri Rahmi Bay. This famous bay was named after Bedri Rahmi, one of the first “Blue Cruisers” to discover and promote this stunning coastline. In 1973, he painted a fish on the rocks, which can still be seen today.

Here, you will have time to swim in the clear waters or explore the island. Afterwards, you will cruise to Flat Islands, where lunch will be served and you can enjoy swimming or snorkelling in the shallow waters.

In the evening, you will anchor at Tersane Island, home to the ruins of an ancient shipyard that was once an important maritime centre.

Overnight: On board at Tersane Island

Today, you will enjoy breakfast in a peaceful bay near Fethiye.

After breakfast, you will cruise back to Fethiye Harbour and arrive at around 10:00. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the harbour, and you will then be transferred to Cappadocia.

Overnight: Cappadocia

Schedule

Early morning – Optional hot air balloon flight.
09:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation in Cappadocia.
Evening – Optional Turkish Night Show and Dinner.

This morning, you will have the option to join a hot air balloon flight. This unforgettable experience is highly recommended and worth budgeting for. You will be picked up before sunrise and taken to the launch site, where you will rise into the sky as the sun comes up over one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation to explore the southern part of Cappadocia. Highlights of the day include an Underground City, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle, Cavusin Village, and a scenic walk through Rose Valley.

The day is full of stunning landscapes and also includes a 4 km trek from Meskendir Valley through Rose Valley to Red Valley.

In the evening, you may join an optional Turkish Night Show and Dinner. This special evening is designed to introduce you to Turkish culture and traditions while giving you a chance to relax after a full day of sightseeing. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a cave restaurant in the centre of Cappadocia for a memorable night.

Overnight: Cappadocia

Early Morning – Optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Flight

If you wish, you can start the day with an optional hot air balloon flight. This famous Cappadocia experience offers spectacular views of the valleys, rock formations, and unique landscape from above. This activity is optional and requires an additional cost.

North Cappadocia Tour

Today, you will explore the northern part of Cappadocia and spend the day discovering this unique region. You will see the fascinating rock formations shaped by wind and rain over thousands of years and visit some of Cappadocia’s most famous highlights.

The tour includes places such as Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and the Three Beauties, along with other beautiful stops in the region.

Evening – Optional Turkish Night Show and Dinner

Tonight, you may join an optional Turkish Night Show and Dinner. This special evening allows you to experience Turkish culture, music, and traditions while enjoying dinner in a cave restaurant in the centre of Cappadocia.

Overnight: Cappadocia

Today, you will be transferred from Cappadocia to Istanbul.

Overnight: Istanbul

Schedule

08:30 – Pick-up from your accommodation in Istanbul.

Today, you will continue exploring the magical city of Istanbul.

After being picked up from your accommodation, you will visit some of the main historical and cultural highlights of the city. The tour includes the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Obelisk, the magnificent Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman sultans.

Inside Topkapi Palace, you will see historical treasures, palace rooms, courtyards, and beautiful gardens. You will also have time to discover some of Istanbul’s famous shopping areas.

Our Recommendation

After the tour ends, during your free time, we recommend visiting the Spice Bazaar to enjoy the sights and aromas of Turkish tea, spices, sweets, and local products. This visit is not included in your tour package, but you will have enough time to visit independently and return to your hotel on your own.

Overnight: Istanbul

Today is the final day of your tour.

Check-out from your hotel will be at 11:00. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport before your departure.

Thank you for choosing Farout Turkey. We hope you had a wonderful journey with us!