Turkey & Gallipoli Dawn Service

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

• 8 nights quality hotel accommodation
• 1-night sleeping under the stars at ANZAC Cove, or alternatively 1-night 4-star accommodation at Troia Tusan Hotel (not included)

• 15 meals are included throughout the tour

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airport taxes and surcharges

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• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

• Istanbul airport to hotel
• All domestic airport transfers as per itinerary

All of the above, plus the following:

• A one-way domestic flight (economy class) from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Enjoy two additional nights in Cappadocia at a Cave Hotel and four additional meals
• See the Cappadocia region, a jaw-dropping volcanic area known for its unique geological formations
• Enjoy a city tour of Cappadocia visiting Ozkonak Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin and more
• See the famous three-headed ‘fairy chimneys' and visit a pottery workshop
• Visit Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Premium Accommodation: Upgrade your accommodation package (see checkout for details)
• Guaranteed Airline: Fly with a guaranteed airline (see checkout for details)

Today you'll depart for Istanbul, Turkey.

Please note: Some customers may depart on Day 2 and arrive on Day 2.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Istanbul, exit at Gate 14 where you'll be met by your English-speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: None

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul, a city which has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires over the millennia. See sights such as the Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and the Hippodrome, as well as the wonderfully fragrant Spice Bazaar. The Topkapi Palace, the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries, houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain. There are also robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle and enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Between 1609 and 1616, the impressive Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque is known popularly as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles that adorn the walls of its interior. Today the Hippodrome area is officially known as Sultan Ahmet Square, and is carefully maintained by the Turkish authorities. The course of the old racetrack has been indicated with paving, although the actual track is some 2m below the present surface. The surviving monuments of the Spina, the two obelisks and the Serpentine Column, now sit within a landscaped garden.

The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar, is one of the oldest markets in the city. Located in Eminonu, it’s the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. The air here is filled with the intoxicating aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the city tour there is an option to enjoy a Bosphorus boat cruise (not included). Admire magnificent views of the Bosphorus Strait, which connects Asia to Europe. With the shores rising to heights up to 200-meters, lined with palaces, ruins, villages, and gardens, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Turkey.

This evening there will be a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey (approx. 1 hour). A welcome cocktail, coffee, tea and snacks are included. Here you will meet your fellow ANZAC Day Gallipoli tour members and the tour staff.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart for Gallipoli early this morning and watch the latest documentaries about the Gallipoli campaign along the way. You'll also enjoy some free time for lunch on the coast of Gabatepe.

Continue your tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula where you can visit the Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinn’s Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair and the New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery.

After the tour, your approximately 300km travel day will take you to Çanakkale where you'll check into the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Please note: Normally on 23rd April; ANZAC Cove is open for visitors but this year ANZAC Cove and Beach Cemetery are closed between the 22nd of April to the 25th of April at noon. This means the ceremony’s finish time is closed to visitors. Instead, you'll find Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other places that are open and accessible for a guided tour.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today you'll visit the ancient city of Troy, on the other side of the Dardanelles, after an approximately 1.5-hour ferry ride. The once-lost is one of the most famous in antiquity so your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse (of which a replica can be seen on site) and the tale of Helen of Troy, a woman said to have been the most beautiful in the world.

This evening you'll meet at the hotel for a buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove in the late evening in preparation for the dawn service.

Don’t forget your warm clothes, sleeping bags, wet weather gear, torches, hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes. Sleeping bags can be provided at an extra cost of $45 AUD per person (pre-booking required). Please add this to your order at checkout if you would like to hire a sleeping bag for the night.

If you do not wish to sleep outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, there is optional hotel accommodation in Çanakkale which is available at checkout for an extra cost of $90 AUD per person twin share or $150 AUD solo traveller (pre-booking required). Transfers to and from the ANZAC Commemorative Site will be available for customers who purchase the accommodation in Çanakkale.

Please note: The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced that the Gallipoli Peninsula will be closed on 24th April 2023 for safety and security purposes while cemeteries and memorials cannot be visited as in previous years. The new opening time will be decided at a later date and confirmed prior to your arrival in Turkey. All guests need to be registered for attendance passes prior to arrival although further instruction regarding this pass will be provided closer to departure.

Overnight: Anzac Cove Commemorative Site or Troia Tusan Hotel or similar (Additional cost)

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today you will attend the dawn service at ANZAC Cove.

05:30 - 06:15 Dawn Service, ANZAC Commemorative Site, North Beach

09:30 - 10:15 Australian Memorial Service, Lone Pine

11:30 - 12:15 New Zealand Memorial Service, Chunuk Bair

This afternoon, after attending the ANZAC services, you will travel back to the hotel in Çanakkale. The night is then yours to relax before dinner is served at the hotel.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Dinner

Today you'll drive to Pergamon to see the Asklepion healing temples, Zeus’s Altar and the Red Basilica. Located near Bergama, Pergamon was a once-great Hellenistic/Roman city, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. The city’s foremost attraction is the Red Basilica, a huge edifice on the river not far from the Acropolis. It was originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and later converted to a basilica by early Christians.

After a guided Bergama and Pergamon tour, your approximately 420km travel day will take you towards Kusadasi. On the way, you'll visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey, a carpet weaving centre, followed by an optional Turkish Bath (not included). Afterwards, you'll check into the hotel in time for dinner.

Overnight: Ramada Kusadası Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning you'll depart to Ephesus for a guided tour, once the commercial centre of the ancient world, this city is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. Ephesus, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple is considered one of the Seven Wonders and dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour will focus on the This guided tour will focus the Curetes street, the famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, the Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary.

You'll then enjoy a Turkish Village Tour where you can take in Sirince’s construction style which today belongs to Anatolian Greeks, although you'll find that the houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey, especially fruit wines. You'll see the vineyards and learn how to make fruit wine before visiting one of the famous leather production centres of the region. Here you'll have the opportunity to browse the products while enjoying the shopping experience and gaining knowledge of the ancient craft.

Overnight: Ramada Kusadası Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Optional Activity - Hot Air Balloon Ride at $640 AUD per person

Early this morning, why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? See the idyllic views and beautiful sunrise over splendid fairy-tail valleys in a hot air balloon.

Today, leave Kusadasi for Pamukkale on an approximately 200km travel day. You'll visit the Cotton Castle calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. While admiring the stunning terraced pools, you also have the option of laying in the mineral-rich waters. This region is also very well-known for textile products so you'll enjoy some time at leisure to browse the stores.

Afterwards, you'll check into your hotel in time for dinner and the remainder of the evening is yours to explore the small village or relax around the swimming pool.

Overnight: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy the thermal pool and warm sun until 10:00 before departing to Istanbul on an approximately 570km travel day. There will be plenty of refreshment stops along the way to ensure a comfortable journey before arriving in Istanbul and checking into the hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your amazing Turkey holiday experience. After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 11:00 and make your own way to the airport for your return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note some guests may arrive +1 day.

Today you'll depart for Istanbul, Turkey.

Please note: Some customers may depart on Day 2 and arrive on Day 2.

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Istanbul, exit at Gate 14 where you'll be met by your English-speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: None

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul, a city which has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires over the millennia. See sights such as the Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and the Hippodrome, as well as the wonderfully fragrant Spice Bazaar. The Topkapi Palace, the great palace of Ottoman sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries, houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain. There are also robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle and enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Between 1609 and 1616, the impressive Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque is known popularly as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles that adorn the walls of its interior. Today the Hippodrome area is officially known as Sultan Ahmet Square, and is carefully maintained by the Turkish authorities. The course of the old racetrack has been indicated with paving, although the actual track is some 2m below the present surface. The surviving monuments of the Spina, the two obelisks and the Serpentine Column, now sit within a landscaped garden.

The Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Bazaar, is one of the oldest markets in the city. Located in Eminonu, it’s the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. The air here is filled with the intoxicating aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the city tour there is an option to enjoy a Bosphorus boat cruise (not included). Admire magnificent views of the Bosphorus Strait, which connects Asia to Europe. With the shores rising to heights up to 200-meters, lined with palaces, ruins, villages, and gardens, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Turkey.

This evening there will be a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey (approx. 1 hour). A welcome cocktail, coffee, tea and snacks are included. Here you will meet your fellow ANZAC Day Gallipoli tour members and the tour staff.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart for Gallipoli early this morning and watch the latest documentaries about the Gallipoli campaign along the way. You'll also enjoy some free time for lunch on the coast of Gabatepe.

Continue your tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula where you can visit the Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Australia’s Memorial and Cemetery, Quinn’s Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair and the New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery.

After the tour, your approximately 300km travel day will take you to Çanakkale where you'll check into the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Please note: Normally on 23rd April; ANZAC Cove is open for visitors but this year ANZAC Cove and Beach Cemetery are closed between the 22nd of April to the 25th of April at noon. This means the ceremony’s finish time is closed to visitors. Instead, you'll find Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other places that are open and accessible for a guided tour.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today you'll visit the ancient city of Troy, on the other side of the Dardanelles, after an approximately 1.5-hour ferry ride. The once-lost is one of the most famous in antiquity so your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse (of which a replica can be seen on site) and the tale of Helen of Troy, a woman said to have been the most beautiful in the world.

This evening you'll meet at the hotel for a buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove in the late evening in preparation for the dawn service.

Don’t forget your warm clothes, sleeping bags, wet weather gear, torches, hat, sunscreen and good walking shoes. Sleeping bags can be provided at an extra cost of $45 AUD per person (pre-booking required). Please add this to your order at checkout if you would like to hire a sleeping bag for the night.

If you do not wish to sleep outside at the ANZAC Commemorative Site overnight, there is optional hotel accommodation in Çanakkale which is available at checkout for an extra cost of $90 AUD per person twin share or $150 AUD solo traveller (pre-booking required). Transfers to and from the ANZAC Commemorative Site will be available for customers who purchase the accommodation in Çanakkale.

Please note: The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced that the Gallipoli Peninsula will be closed on 24th April 2023 for safety and security purposes while cemeteries and memorials cannot be visited as in previous years. The new opening time will be decided at a later date and confirmed prior to your arrival in Turkey. All guests need to be registered for attendance passes prior to arrival although further instruction regarding this pass will be provided closer to departure.

Overnight: Anzac Cove Commemorative Site or Troia Tusan Hotel or similar (Additional cost)

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today you will attend the dawn service at ANZAC Cove.

05:30 - 06:15 Dawn Service, ANZAC Commemorative Site, North Beach

09:30 - 10:15 Australian Memorial Service, Lone Pine

11:30 - 12:15 New Zealand Memorial Service, Chunuk Bair

This afternoon, after attending the ANZAC services, you will travel back to the hotel in Çanakkale. The night is then yours to relax before dinner is served at the hotel.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Dinner

Today you'll drive to Pergamon to see the Asklepion healing temples, Zeus’s Altar and the Red Basilica. Located near Bergama, Pergamon was a once-great Hellenistic/Roman city, ruled for several centuries by a powerful local dynasty. The city’s foremost attraction is the Red Basilica, a huge edifice on the river not far from the Acropolis. It was originally built as a temple to the Egyptian god Osiris and later converted to a basilica by early Christians.

After a guided Bergama and Pergamon tour, your approximately 420km travel day will take you towards Kusadasi. On the way, you'll visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey, a carpet weaving centre, followed by an optional Turkish Bath (not included). Afterwards, you'll check into the hotel in time for dinner.

Overnight: Ramada Kusadası Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

This morning you'll depart to Ephesus for a guided tour, once the commercial centre of the ancient world, this city is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. Ephesus, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple is considered one of the Seven Wonders and dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour will focus on the This guided tour will focus the Curetes street, the famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, the Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary.

You'll then enjoy a Turkish Village Tour where you can take in Sirince’s construction style which today belongs to Anatolian Greeks, although you'll find that the houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey, especially fruit wines. You'll see the vineyards and learn how to make fruit wine before visiting one of the famous leather production centres of the region. Here you'll have the opportunity to browse the products while enjoying the shopping experience and gaining knowledge of the ancient craft.

Overnight: Ramada Kusadası Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Optional Activity - Hot Air Balloon Ride - $640 AUD per person

Early this morning, why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? See the idyllic views and beautiful sunrise over splendid fairy-tail valleys in a hot air balloon.

Today, leave Kusadasi for Pamukkale on an approximately 200km travel day. You'll visit the 'cotton castle' calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis. While admiring the stunning terraced pools, you also have the option of laying in the mineral-rich waters. This region is also very well-known for textile products so you'll enjoy some time at leisure to browse the stores.

Afterwards, you'll check into your hotel in time for dinner and the remainder of the evening is yours to explore the small village or relax around the swimming pool.

Overnight: Pam Thermal Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, you'll continue your journey to Konya. Here you'll visit the Mevlana Museum and witness the striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana that will take you to the peaceful world of the Sufi sect, also known as the Whirling Dervishes.

You'll continue the journey to Cappadocia on an approximately 620km travel day where you can take in the mesmerising cone-shaped rock formations and distinctive fairy chimneys. Upon arrival, you'll check into your unique cave hotel for the night.

Overnight: El Puente Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today you will get to know the Cappadocia region, a jaw-dropping volcanic area known for its unique geological formations, as well as its history of ceramics and carpet weaving. The beautiful horse country of Katpatuka, as the Persians called it, is an enchanting and mysterious strip of land. The tour begins with an Ozkonak Underground City visit to see how the ancient city was built in Idis Mountain where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. You will then visit Goreme Open Air Museum, at the heart of Cappadocia, which is famous for its 10th-century frescoes depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks.

The next stop is Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you will travel to a restaurant in Avanos to have lunch (not included).

After lunch at leisure, you will visit a pottery workshop before continuing on to Pasabagi where you will see the famous three-headed ‘fairy chimneys’. After Pasabagi you will visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Your next stop is Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations which look like animals. The last stop is the Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with hats, which are the symbol of Cappadocia.

Optional Activity - Hot Air Balloon Ride - $640 AUD per person

Early in the morning, why not take the opportunity to join an amazing optional experience? See the idyllic views and beautiful sunrise over splendid fairy-tale valleys in a hot air balloon.

Overnight: El Puente Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia before departing to Kayseri airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul with a transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your amazing Turkey holiday experience. After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 11:00 and make your own way to the airport for your return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).

Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight

Please note that some customers may arrive +1 day.

After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. You must complete the Passenger Information Form within 72 hours of purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Qantas Tours packages are non-refundable. If your Qantas Tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other Qantas Tour or package available via the TripADeal website.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 20th April 2024.

 

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies:

Standard 12-day itinerary: $500

Extended 14-day itinerary: $700

 

Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

 

Departure Dates

20th April 2024

 

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability. 

 

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth and *Auckland.

 

Departure City Surcharges

Brisbane, Adelaide & Auckland: $250 per person

 

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Oman Air, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates and partners (subject to availability).

Please note: Qantas Tours cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

 

Guaranteed Airline surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Emirates: $525 per person 

• Qatar Airways: $525 per person 

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

• Guaranteed airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

 

Arrive early in Istanbul, Turkey

$300 - $700per person

(only available for purchases over the phone)

High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023

01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024

18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024

01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024

23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024

06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025

 

Stay behind in Istanbul, Turkey

$300 - $700 per person

(only available for purchases over the phone)

High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14/09/2023 - 14/10/2023

01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024

18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024

01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024

23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024

06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025

 

Stopover Packages 

* Doha

Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way

* Dubai

Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way

* Singapore

Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way

Includes:

• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast

• Return airport transfers 

Please note: 

• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.

• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.

• Stopover packages are subject to availability.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

2024

Singapore Taylor Swift Concert: 01 - 10 March 2024

Singapore Grand Prix: 18 - 24 September 2024

Doha Grand Prix: 28 November to 2nd December 2024

Doha MotoGP: November 2024 (TBC for dates)

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December to 10 December 2024

 

*F1 Calendar 2024 - https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-calendar-

 

Flight Class Upgrades

Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.

Please note:

• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

 

Accommodation Used:

3-5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)

12-DAY ITINERARY

Istanbul: La Quinta Hotel

Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel

Kusadasi: Ramada Kusadası Hotel 

Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel 

 

14-DAY ITINERARY

Istanbul: La Quinta Hotel

Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel

Kusadasi: Ramada Kusadası Hotel 

Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel 

Cappadocia: El Puente Cave Hotel

 

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

 

Extra Nights

Not available 

 

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people

 

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for Children 12 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

 

Triple Share

Not available

 

Bedding Configuration

Double or twin bedding (subject to availability). 

 

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 36 per vehicle.

 

Optional Tours/Activities  

Day 5: Sleeping bag at ANZAC Cove - $45 AUD per person

Day 5: Hotel accommodation close to ANZAC Cove - $90 AUD per person in twin share or $150 AUD for solo travellers 

Day 9: Hot air balloon ride in Kusadasi - $640 AUD per person

Day 11: Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia (extension itinerary only) - $640 AUD per person

 

Please note:

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 

• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. 

 

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Optional gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• City tax

• Travel insurance

 

 

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide: 

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

 

Tour Leader: 

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Istanbul

Temperatures (Approximately)

March - April have highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C

May - October have highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C

November has highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C

 

Cappadocia

Cappadocia has a continental climate characterised by dry summers and sometimes snowy winters. Rainfall is sparse and the region is largely semi-arid to arid. There is a sharp difference in the temperature between day and night and it is not uncommon to have cold nights interspersed with hot days.

 

Kusadasi

There are two main seasons in Kusadasi: the cold season and the hot season, which basically correlate with winter and summer in other parts of Europe. The shoulder seasons, autumn and spring, experience weather patterns that are a mix of both the cold and warm seasons.

 

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

 

Passport Validity:

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

 

COACH TOUR

Meals:

15 meals in total are included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

 

Luggage:

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and unloading of bags from the vehicle.

 

OTHER

Mobility:

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

 

Fitness Level Required:

A moderate level of fitness will be required. 

Moderate is described as may involve more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks, and water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking. Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven.

 

Please note: If you have any concerns, please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

 

 

Gratuities / Tipping:

Land:

Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 5 EUR per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour. 

 

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

 

Sightseeing:

Please note: If the entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

 

Shopping:  

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts.

 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

 

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

 

 

A tourist visa is a strict requirement if travelling on an Australian Passport. You will be able to start your eVisa application process once you receive your final travel documentation 6 weeks prior to departure.

Important: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

• Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: 

• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

 

Voluntary Changes

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.