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frequently asked questions
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1. When and how should I book my ANZAC package?
We recommend booking as early as possible. Our annual ANZAC packages prove to be very popular year on year. To book your package you can either book online, telephone or visit our office, or complete the booking form (at the back of our Turkey & ANZAC Day brochure) and mail it to us with the appropriate deposit.
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2. Which package – Gold, Silver or Pure Anzac – will suit me?
on the go offer the best range of ANZAC packages, designed to suit a range of budgets.
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Pure anzac
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The pocketsaver alternative. Created for those travellers who don’t want to miss all the ANZAC action but want the basics such as transportation, simple 3 hotel accommodation, a few meals and some guided excursions. Our 4 and 6 day packages are great for those who only want to experience the Dawn Service.
Escorted by a tour leader/organiser. No formal guiding in Istanbul or Gallipoli. Guiding on 7 and 12day tours after Gallipoli.
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anzac silver
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Designed for those who want to pay their respects at Gallipoli as well as see the very best of Turkey. Our packages combine
4 hotels with a top program of fully guided sightseeing with an English speaking, qualified Turkish tour guide, a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, airport arrival transfer, commemorative t -shirt.
PLUS! our traditional ANZAC Eve Turkish BBQ, an optional Istanbul By Night incorporating an evening of good food and Turkish entertainment at a top city venue and a whole host more.
Guided by: qualified Turksh tour guide. |
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anzac gold
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Unique to on the go, Our 8-day Gold tour affords the discerning traveller a stylish package combining fine 5 hotels with unique inclusions such as boat cruise off ANZAC Cove, attendance at the Turkish International Service and Air Force display, hotel accommodation on ANZAC EVE, included entrance fees, an ANZAC Eve dinner, fine Turkish dining and more. Numbers are limited on this tour to a maximum of 25 passengers.
Guided by: An Australian WW1 and ANZAC enthusiast in conjunction with a qualified Turksh tour guide.
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3. Do you include any meals or other stuff?
Yes! All our packages include breakfast (where indicated). However, our Silver and Gold packages also include many meals (as dictated in the itinerary). Our Silver package has an optional Instanbul By Night – a sort of ‘let’s break the ice’ evening (tickets must be booked prior to arrival in Turkey) and a great ANZAC Eve BBQ. Both our Silver and Gold packages also include full guided sightseeing arrangements at many points enroute, too. Our Gold packages include all entry fees, too. |
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4. I'm travelling alone. Will I be the only one? Can I share a room with someone else?
If you're travelling alone, don’t worry! Lots of our travellers are solo travellers. We’ll arrange for you to share a room with a fellow ANZAC traveller of the same sex. Please note that for all pre and/or post tour accommodation you will need to pay the single rate room rate. |
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5. What sort of food will I eat in Turkey?
Turkish cuisine is similar to that of Syria, Egypt and other Middle East countries. Look forward to meze comprising houmous and other dips, dolma (stuffed vine leaves), cheese cigars, the ubiquitous doner kebab and pide - a kind of pizza. Exotic freshly squeezed juices, nuts and fruit are available everywhere. If feel like a java jolt, Turkish coffee - rich, dark and often laced with cardamom and drunk from tiny cups is your ticket to an alert state of mind!
More particularly on our ANZAC packages, we tend to make lunch/refreshment stops (at your own expense) at gas station restaurants which are very popular in Turkey. Our reasons for doing this are numerous: the well-prepared food (generally a serviced buffet) offers a wide variety of tasty Turkish staples, bread and a drink for around less than GBP£4. There are plenty of tables to accommodate our group, the service is quick and allows us to have our fill and resume touring and finally, the rest rooms at the majority of these establishments are clean and well-maintained.
Dinner (where included) tends to be smorgasbord-style. A wide range of hot and cold dishes are offered on a ‘serve yourself’ basis. We feel a smorgasbord selection is the best way to cater towards a variety of tastes. |
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6. How many people are on my trip?
On the Anzac tours, our groups comprise up to 40 participants. We travel aboard a comfortable modern air-conditioned DVD-equipped touring coaches. |
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7. Do I need any visas for my tour?
It depends on what passport that you are travelling on but we have all the relevant visa information here on our website. The arrangement is very easy if you hold an Australian, New Zealand or British passport.
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8. What vaccinations do I need to go on one of your trips?
All destinations have different health requirements. We do have general information right here on our website which gives you relevant health information according to your destination. |
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9. Where can I get foreign exchange?
GBP£1.00 = TRY2.40 USD$1.00 = TRY1.20 EURO 1 = TRY1.90 (correct as of July 08 but subject to fluctuation).
Pound Sterling, US Dollars, Euro or other major currencies can be exchanged into Turkish Lira locally or in advance of departure. Istanbul Atatürk Airport offers speedy currency exchange facilities adjacent to the baggage hall. Additionally, exchange facilities are available at various bureau de changes and banks in major towns have ATMs.
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10. What is the Duty-free limit for travels to Turkey?
Modest amounts of anything for personal use, except illicit drugs, weapons and items of an obscene or subversive nature. The duty-free limit on arrival is generous. Up to 5 litres or 7 x 70cl of spirits, 200 cigarettes (plus an additional 400 cigarettes if purchased at the airport upon arrival) and a reasonable quantity of perfume. Prices and range at Istanbul Duty Free are excellent.
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11. Is the cost of living in Turkey?
Turkey is Europe’s ‘low-price leader’ and is therefore great value for money. Food, drink, entrance fees, postcards, stamps, quality souvenirs etc. are reasonable when compared to prices in the UK, the rest of Europe, Australasia and the US. It is quite possible to get a good meal for under GBP£7.
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12. Which are the best places to shop?
Turkey is a virtual Aladdin’s Cave. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is cavernous and full of unusual and everyday objects. Markets and bazaars abound in other towns, too. See our Turkey, ANZAC & Greece A to Z guide for more.
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13. Which travel books do you recommend for reading?
Visit a good bookstore for the best range of Turkey guidebooks and travel novella.
• Istanbul - a traveller’s companion - Lawrence Kelly
• A Fez of the Heart - Jeremy Seal
• Iliad - Homer (Translated by EV Rein)
• Turn Right at Istanbul - Tony Wright
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14. Can you give me the ANZAC pre/postour accommodation rates?
If booking our PURE ANZAC 4 or 6 day package, or any of our Silver or Gold packages, on the go can arrange additional pre or post package accommodation. Click here for details.
If you’re a single traveller, the single applies. Specific rates are applicable to the type of ANZAC package you choose.
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15. What about transfers?
PURE ANZAC - no transfer provided but there will be an on the go airport representative at Istanbul Atatürk Airport on 22 and 23 April to offer assistance.
Silver - airport shuttle transfer on 21 and 22 April only (for digger, coo-ee and bonzer tours), 20 April only for smoko tour and 13 April only for cobber tour. Transfers are from Istanbul Atatürk Airport only.
Gold - arrival transfer on 22 April only. Transfers are from Istanbul Atatürk Airport only. |
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16. Do you have a guide book which we can carry on Anzac tour?
Yes! For further information on what to pack, the cost of living, food and drink, keeping in touch, photography, shopping and more, please consult our guide – Turkey A to Z, which you will receive upon booking your holiday (not applicable to PURE ANZAC packages).
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