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ANZAC - Gallipoli

 

ANZAC DAY 2014
 

Topdeck is dedicated to taking you on a once in a lifetime trip to Gallipoli or the Western Front to commemorate the 99th ANZAC Day. Our trips are packed with culture and history but also adventure, fun and relaxation… If you want to experience a few of the other amazing treasures that Turkey has to offer why not join one of our longer trips and experience even more.

ANZAC

Gallipoli

 

What is it all about
A chance to pay your respects for the fallen soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at the site of ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli, Turkey.  Topdeck is a proud ANZAC company and has been operating ANZAC trips for over 30 years and are acutely aware of how meaningful these memories are for many of you.

What happens
All trips begin in Istanbul on various dates depending on the length of trip you choose.  On the morning of 24^th of April our coaches make their way to Gallipoli. Once we enter the ANZAC Cove area we find our space for our campout ‘under the stars’ amongst the other 1000’s of other people there to pay their respects. This evening music, documentaries and speeches are played until the morning of 25^th April, ANZAC day. As the sun rises, the ANZAC dawn service begins, followed later that morning by separate Australian and New Zealand services. Your Anzac experience will be you will never forget.

Why Topdeck?
 

All our Turkey trips offer a once in a lifetime overnight camp out at ANZAC Cove, to see in the Dawn Service as the sun rises behind the cliffs of Gallipoli.

• We offer a combination of high quality and outstanding value to ensure your ANZAC experience is once in a lifetime.
• All Turkey trips have an experienced Turkish Guides on board who has been to Gallipoli. Topdeck Turkish guides are paid above the industry average, are highly experienced and have an excellent command of English. We do not cut costs by supplying a guide who has never visited Gallipoli.
• All trips also have one of our own European trained Topdeck Trip Leaders who undergo a rigorous 7 week Training Trip renowned for its quality within the travel industry.
• We do not charge single supplements or request additional ‘local payments’ on any of our ANZAC trips.
• Hotels in Istanbul which are located within walking distance of the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, as well as the restaurants and nightlife of Sultanahmet.
• Fully guided walking tours of the main sites, so you know what you’re looking at!
• Travel in comfortable coaches with knowledgeable guides.
• Our guides and trip leaders do not expect tips from passengers at the end of your ANZAC trip, which means more spending money for you!
• All passengers have financial protection with ABTA, as we know in these uncertain times it’s comforting to know your funds are 100% secure. In addition, Topdeck are members of ETOA, WYSE Travel Confederation and USTOA and preferred partners of such big names as Flight Centre, Harvey World Travel, Jetset, Escape Travel and Travelmood.
• Our awesome Topdeck commemorative trip hoodies, so you’ll have the memories to share and wear!

How to get there

Istanbul's international Atatürk Airport is around 25km west of the city centre in YeÅŸilköy, International carriers British Airways and Turkish Airlines both serve this airport. http://www.ataturkairport.com

Istanbul has another airport Sabiha Gökçen Airport and is around 50kn east of the city. Easyjet operate into this airport. http://www.sabihagokcen.aero

 

Western Front
 

What is it all about?

This trips offers a fascinating insight into the battles held in the region and takes you to key ANZAC battlefields sights such as the Somme area and Tyne Cot Cemetary. Many people choose to pay their respects on ANZAC day at the Western Front Ceremony at Villers-Bretonneux if they have already visited the service in Gallipoli or if they do not have the time for a longer trip.
 

What happens

The moving ANZAC Ceremony on the 25^th begins as the sun rises at 5.30am at Villers-Bretonneux. We then see some further significant sites before taking our Eurostar back to London.

Why Topdeck?

• A fully qualified battlefields expert to take you around the sights with in-depth knowledge and fully guided tours of the historical battles that took place in this area.
• Experience the moving dawn Ceremony at Villers-Bretonneuz
• Return Eurostar travel between London and Lille and transport around the sights in a modern air conditioned coach
• Hotel accommodation
• Travel with like-minded travellers aged 18-39
• Commemorative trip hoody

How to get there

Topdeck Western Front ANZAC Trip departs from St Pancras Train Station, London. 

100th Anniversary Commemorations, 2015

April 25, 2015 is the 100th anniversary of ANZAC troops landing at Gallipoli. Topdeck Travel is the longest running tour operator to take 18 to 30-somethings to Gallipoli for the ANZAC Day Commemorative Services, honouring the brave servicemen who fought, were wounded and died in Gallipoli.

2015 will mark over 30 years of Topdeck trips visiting ANZAC Cove for the Commemorative Services. 

If you would like to sign up for more information about 2015 ANZAC trips when they become available, please go to http://www.topdeck.travel/newsletter-signup

 

ANZAC Ballot System

The Australian Government have decided upon a ballot system to allocate tickets for the 2015 Anniversary Commemorations at ANZAC Cove Gallipoli. For more info on the ballot system, please visit http://www.gallipoli2015.dva.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

If you can’t make it to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day, check out our Turkey Explorer trip to delve into the diversity that Turkey has to offer during the summer time!  Or if you'd like to spend more time exploring the Western Front, check out our Easter Western Front trip!

The Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a registration service for all travellers to ANZAC Day commemorations, to receive helpful information and tips on what to expect and important updates closer to 25 April.  You can register for this service online, whether you are planning on attending services in Gallipoli or France.
 

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