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Anzac Day, April 25, is one of Australia's most significant national occasions. It commemorates the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I. With this tour, our guests will have the opportunity to honor their ancestors.

Day 1

Welcome to Turkey! After checking into your hotel, you will have the afternoon free to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Later in the evening, you will meet your guide who will answer any questions you may have, and give you all the information about your tour.
If you are arriving in Istanbul before the 23rd of April, optional activities will be available on the 22nd April to all customers on the 4 Day Tour.
If you arrive at Ataturk International Airport on the 23rd of April, an airport transfer to your hotel is included in your tour package. A member of the Samyeli Travel team will meet you at the airport. If you are arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, paid airport transfers are also available at certain times (Please see FAQs). If you are arriving by alternative means, you will be emailed your hotel details in April so you can make your own way there.
Overnight: Istanbul

Day 2

After breakfast, we begin the day with a guided tour through the amazing city of Istanbul, where you will visit historic sights such as; Golden Horn, Saray Burnu for beautiful panoramic views of Istanbul, visiting Hagia (St.) Sophia, the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome. After your city tour, we will stop for lunch before departing for Gallipoli. During the journey, your guide will give you some information about Gallipoli and the battles that took place there, giving you a better understanding of the history and importance of the ANZAC Day services. We will also be showing a movie or documentary about Gallipoli, to help give you an idea of the type of people who fought in this war, and for you to picture the conditions 104 years ago.
Upon arriving at Gallipoli, we will have a break for dinner, before making our way to Anzac Cove for our overnight stay.
Overnight: Anzac Cove
Meals Included: Breakfast

Anzac Cove

Day 3

The Dawn Service begins at first light on the 25th, a truly moving experience for everyone. The service includes tributes and tales of your fellow countrymen, as the many thousands who have gathered remember the fallen.
After the Dawn Service, we will make our way to various sites for other commemorations. The first site we will visit will be the Australian Service at Lone Pine, followed by the New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair. After the NZ service, your guide and coach will pick you up, and we will depart for Eceabat. At Eceabat, we will have a short break and those who wish to leave the tour here can do so; please note that this is a personal choice and no part of the tour will be refunded or discounted if you wish to do so. After this short break we will continue to Istanbul, arriving in the late evening.

Gallipoli Battlefield

Day 4

After breakfast our tour ends, and we bid farewell to our new friends. Wherever you are heading to next, you will take with you unforgettable memories, and a new found understanding of Turkey, a country that plays such a vital role in your own history.
Meals Included: Breakfast

4 day ANZAC Tour

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Istanbul Multi-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

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