Youth Tour Program Itinerary & Map
The 2013 Youth Tour promises to be an interesting mix of history, culture, nature and fun. Students arrive and leave from Istanbul, visiting some popular destinations along the way.
The 15 day program includes captivating sights, enjoyable hosted activities and a range of fascinating day trips to introduce Turkey. A qualified and experienced guide will accompany the group on its Gallipoli battlefields tour, adding perspective and interesting anecdotes to bring this key destination to life.
Tour Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrive Istanbul – Welcome to Turkey! Activities: Airport meet & greet, tour briefing, group dinner ••• |
| Day 2 | Istanbul – Old City Tour Sites: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Activities: Bosphorus Cruise ••• |
| Day 3 | Travel to Ankara – Turkey’s Capital Activities: meeting with Australian Ambassador (TBC) ••• |
| Day 4 | Ankara – City Tour Sites: Anatolian Civilisations Museum, Ataturk Mausoluem Activities: Learn about Turkey’s great love for its founder ••• |
| Day 5 | Travel to Cappadocia – The Fairy Chimneys Activities: visit Ihlara Canyon ••• |
| Day 6 | Cappadocia – Regional Tour Sites: Uchisar, Goreme, Pasabag, Avanos, Devrent Activities: Turkish cultural evening and dinner ••• |
| Day 7 | Travel to Antalya Sites: Konya Mevlana Museum, Tinaztepe Cave Activities: Learn about the Whirling Dervishes ••• |
| Day 8 | Antalya – Leisure Day Sites: Kursunlu Waterfalls Activities: Mediterranean beach swimming ••• |
| Day 9 | Travel to Kusadasi – Agaen City Activities: leisurely bus trip with lunch stop ••• |
| Day 10 | Kusadasi – Art & Cultural Centre Sites: Ephesus Activities: Exploring Roman Empire ruins ••• |
| Day 11 | Kusadasi – Resort Town Sites: Adaland Aquapark Activities: A day of water themed fun ••• |
| Day 12 | Travel to Canakkale - Gateway to Gallipoli Activities: leisurely bus trip with lunch stop ••• |
| Day 13 | Canakkale – Gallipoli Sites: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Turkish, French & British memorials Activities: Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefields ••• |
| Day 14 | Canakkale – Troy Sites: Ancient ruins of Troy Activities: Dardanelles ferry crossing and overnight at commemoration area ••• |
| Day 15 | Anzac Day Sites: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Activities: attend Dawn Service and Lone Pine commemoration, transfer to Istanbul International Airport |