Türkiye & Gallipoli Dawn Service

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• One-way internal flight from Pamukkale to Istanbul (Standard package only)
• One-way internal flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul (Extension package only)

• 8 nights of quality hotel accommodation
• Spend a night sleeping under the stars at ANZAC Cove

• 14 meals including daily breakfast

• English-speaking tour leader
• Airport taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

• Arrival airport transfer
• Domestic airport transfers

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 60 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 60 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)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Today you'll depart for Istanbul, Türkiye.

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

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met by your English-speaking tour leader and transferred to your hotel. If it is too early to check-in, your luggage can be stored at the hotel while you explore this magnificent city.

Please note: If your international flight arrives at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, the tour representative will meet you at Column 9.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: None

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul, a city that has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires over the millennia.

See sights such as the Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed 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 Sultan Ahmed 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 Ahmed 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 2 metres 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 in Istanbul 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 and lined with palaces, ruins, villages, and gardens, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Türkiye.

This evening there will be a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Türkiye (approximately 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 Kabatepe.

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 300 kilometres travel day will take you to Çanakkale where you'll check into the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; 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 $60 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 $95 AUD per person twin share or $160 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 2025 for safety and security purposes while the setup for the Anzac dawn service takes place, cemeteries and memorials cannot be visited. The opening time will be decided at a later date and confirmed prior to your arrival in Türkiye. 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, 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 420 kilometre travel day will take you towards Kusadasi, where you'll check into the hotel in time for dinner.

Overnight: Cassa De Soll 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 Türkiye. 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. This guided tour will focus the Curetes Street, the famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary.

You'll then make way to Sirince and on the way, stop at a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Türkiye; a carpet weaving centre. 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.

Overnight: Cassa De Soll Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, you will visit a famous leather-making centre before making way for Pamukkale on an approximately 200 kilometre 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

Today, be transferred to the airport for your internal flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel and can spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your amazing Türkiye 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, Türkiye.

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

Meals included: In-Flight

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you'll be met by your English-speaking tour leader and transferred to your hotel. If it is too early to check-in, your luggage can be stored at the hotel while you explore this magnificent city.

Please note: If your international flight arrives at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, the tour representative will meet you at Column 9.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: None

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul, a city that has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires over the millennia.

See sights such as the Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed 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 Sultan Ahmed 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 Ahmed 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 2 metres 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 in Istanbul 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 and lined with palaces, ruins, villages, and gardens, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of scenery in Türkiye.

This evening there will be a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Türkiye (approximately 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 Kabatepe.

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 300 kilometres travel day will take you to Çanakkale where you'll check into the hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Troia Tusan Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; 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 $60 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 $95 AUD per person twin share or $160 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 2025 for safety and security purposes while the setup for the Anzac dawn service takes place, cemeteries and memorials cannot be visited. The opening time will be decided at a later date and confirmed prior to your arrival in Türkiye. 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, 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 420 kilometre travel day will take you towards Kusadasi, where you'll check into the hotel in time for dinner.

Overnight: Cassa De Soll 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 Türkiye. 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. This guided tour will focus the Curetes Street, the famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre and the House of the Virgin Mary.

You'll then make way to Sirince and on the way, stop at a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Türkiye; a carpet weaving centre. 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.

Overnight: Cassa De Soll Hotel or similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Today, you will visit a famous leather-making centre before making way for Pamukkale on an approximately 200 kilometre 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 620 kilometre travel day where you can take in the mesmerising cone-shaped rock formations and distinctive fairy chimneys.

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 - To be booked on tour
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.
Please note: Pricing will vary depending on seasonality and availability.

Overnight: El Puente Cave Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

After breakfast, depart to Kayseri airport for the domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight: La Quinta Hotel or Similar

Meals included: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your amazing Türkiye holiday experience. After breakfast, check out from the hotel 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 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.

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General Terms and Conditions
By placing your booking with us, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cancellation Policy.

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 20th April 2025.
 
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
 
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies:
• Standard Itinerary: $600
• Extension Itinerary: $800
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
2025
April: 20
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, Perth or *Auckland.
 
Departure City Surcharges
• Brisbane & Adelaide: $250 per person
• Auckland: $100 per person

International Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We 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.
 
Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 
 
Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qatar: $500 per person 
• Emirates: $300 per person 
Please note: 
• Preferred 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 preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred 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.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 
 
Arrive Early and Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Istanbul, Türkiye - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Stay Behind
Istanbul, Türkiye - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• An Arrive Early or Stay Behind can only be booked up to 60 days prior to your package’s start date, or after your package's end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
• 28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
• 16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
• 15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
• 1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026
• 3 April 2026 - 20 April 2026
• 26 June 2026 - 17 July 2026
• 18 September 2026 - 9 October 2026
• 12 December 2026 - 26 January 2027
 
Stopover Packages 
• Dubai
• Doha
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
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 preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred 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:
Hong Kong Rugby 7's: 1st weekend of April 2025
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2025
Doha Grand Prix: end November to start December 2025
Doha MotoGP: November 2025 (TBC for dates)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): December 2025
Christmas and New Years Eve - 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026
(TBC for all event exact dates for 2025)
 
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

Accommodation Used
3 & 5-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Istanbul: La Quinta Hotel
• Canakkale: Troia Tusan Hotel
• Kusadasi: Cassa De Sol Hotel
• Pamukkale: Pam Thermal Hotel
 
Itinerary 2
All of the above, plus:
• Cappadocia: El Puante 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 38 per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
• Day 5: Sleeping bag at ANZAC Cove - $60 AUD per person
• Day 5: Hotel accommodation close to ANZAC Cove - $95 AUD per person in twin share (or $160 AUD for solo travellers)
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). 
 

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Optional gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Mandatory city tax

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
For Istanbul in April, you can expect spring weather that is relatively mild and pleasant, but with some variability. Average daytime temperatures typically range from 12°C to 18°C, although it can occasionally be cooler or warmer. Nights are cooler, and temperatures can drop to around 7°C to 12°C.
 
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.
 
Cappadocia (Extension Package)
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.
 
FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points
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
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 us 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 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 8 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 entry 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.
A tourist visa is not required if travelling on a New Zealand Passport.

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 AUD 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 AUD per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
 
Supplier Fees
In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the 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.