ANZAC SHORT TRIP
ODYSSEY 5 DAYS CLASSIC 4 DAYS
WHY THIS TRIP?
Take a sobering journey into the heart of Antipodean history as you visit Gallipoli, attending the Dawn Service as you walk in the footsteps of ANZAC soldiers past and fallen.
5 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY FROM A$689 A$138 PP*
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 4
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NIGHTS 3 nights twin or triple-share hotel accommodation, 1 night out under the stars
INCLUDED MEALS 3 breakfasts (B)
INCLUSIONS See p.189 for more info on our standard inclusions.
GALLIPOLI
DAY 2: Istanbul. After breakfast, we’ll head out to explore the city on a guided tour. With a free afternoon, there are heaps of options for your time here. Otherwise, live a bit of Istanbul’s daily life, try your hand at backgammon in a sidewalk café & watch the crowds go by as you sip on Turkish coffee. (B) Visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar & the Spice Market with a Local Guide See the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace & Suleymaniye Mosque M Belly dancing dinner & show
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DAY 3: Istanbul to Gallipoli. Today we’ll start our pilgrimage to Gallipoli & prepare to feel this buzzing atmosphere, where we’ll join thousands of others for this incredible experience, sleeping out under the stars before taking part in tomorrow’s ANZAC Dawn Service. (B) DAY 4: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli. We’ll wake up before sunrise to experience the moving Dawn Service & walk in the footsteps of the soldiers up the very same cliffs as the ANZAC troops. We’ll pay our respects at the National Service for the New Zealand troops at Chunuk Bair, & time after to visit Australia’s Lone Pine cemetery before returning to Istanbul.
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• See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair & Johnston’s Jolly
DAY 5: Istanbul. It’s time to swap emails with your trip mates this morning, as your 5-day ANZAC adventure ends after breakfast. (B)
HOW MUCH & WHEN SUMMER 2017 CODE: BBAO (ODYSSEY)
CODE: BBAC (CLASSIC)
Start Istanbul
Finish Istanbul
Total Cost A$ pp*
Start Istanbul
Finish Istanbul
Total Cost A$ pp*
2017 Apr 22
Apr 26
689
2017 Apr 23
Apr 26
585
Prices above are based on twin & triple-share. If you’re travelling * solo, we can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra
CLASSIC ITINERARY FROM
A$585
PP*
A$147
cost (either twin or triple-share).
Tour starts 6:00pm & ends after breakfast (Odyssey) or approx. 12:00 noon (Classic). For more ways to save see p.11.
P/DAY*
STUCK FOR TIME?
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see contiki.com/staylonger. For travel insurance see p.187
We’ve got a shorter version of the 5-day ANZAC Odyssey trip which starts one day later.
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul.
See ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details.
Day 2: Istanbul to Gallipoli.
See ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details. (B)
Day 3: ANZAC Day at Gallipoli. See ANZAC Odyssey 5-day itinerary for full details.
Day 4: Istanbul. After breakfast, we’ll head out to explore the city on a guided tour. Then it’s time to say goodbye to your new friends as your trip ends at approx. midday. (B)
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NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES • Services of an experienced & fully licensed Turkish Guide • Attendance at the Dawn Service on North Beach & the opportunity to attend the National Services at Chunuk Bair • Opportunity to wander through the Gallipoli landing sites, battlegrounds, cemeteries & memorials • Fully guided walking tour of Old Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Hippodrome
DAY 1: Arrive Istanbul. Check in to your hotel & meet up with your Contiki Team & fellow travellers this evening in Turkey’s largest city where East literally meets West.
P/DAY*
GO CONTIKI ANZAC With an experienced English-speaking Turkish guide, you’ll pay tribute to the ANZACs who fought at Gallipoli in 1915. Discover Anzac Cove, attend the memorial ceremonies & be there for the Dawn Service. In Istanbul, you’re close to the action & on our city tour you’ll check out all the key sites like the Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar. And with your comfy commemorative hoodie you’ll keep your travel memories fresh back home.
EUROPE 2017/18
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