Frequently Asked Questions
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 secure your place you can either book online, telephone, 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.
Do you include meals and any extras?
Yes! All our packages include breakfast (where indicated) and an Anzac Eve BBQ/dinner (except for Pure Anzac), there are also many other meals (as dictated in the itinerary). Several of our tours also have an optional 'Istanbul By Night' – a sort of ‘let’s break the ice’ evening (tickets must be booked prior to arrival in Turkey) and our 'lots more Turkey' tours offer an optional Cappadocia Folklore Show' which includes as much food as you can eat!
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 and there is no single supplement to pay! Please note that for all pre and/or post tour accommodation you will need to pay the single room rate.
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 you 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 specifically 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. We have several reasons for doing this: 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, which we feel is the best way to cater for a variety of tastes.
How many people will there be in my group?
On the Anzac tours, we have groups of up to 40 participants.
Do I need any visas for my tour?
It depends 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. Click here for further details.
Do you arrange transfers?
on the go offers free airport shuttle transfers, which run from the airport every hour on the hour from 08.00 - 22.00hrs. An airport representative will be at Istanbul Ataturk Airport to offer assistance. Transfers will take approximately 1.30hrs to reach your hotel. During peak periods and busy afternoon Istanbul traffic transfers may take up to 3 hours, especially if we are dropping passengers off at a few different hotels. We also offer transfers from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, and this is further out of town so transfers may take longer, however as there are fewer flights to this airport the transfer will take place directly after your flight so please proceed promptly once you have collected your luggage.
Please note that transfers are only available on Day 1 of your tour, if you arrive earlier you must make your own way to your hotel, at your own expense.
If travelling on our Gold tour, and taking pre and/or post accommodation with us, your transfers are included at any time.
Do you have a guide book that we can carry with us on 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 tour).
Which ANZAC package will suit me?
on the go offer the best range of ANZAC packages, designed to suit all budgets.
8 Days or Less
In this section we have our pocketsaver option, the 4 day Pure ANZAC package which is great for those who only want to experience the Dawn Service and are short on time - it fits perfectly into a long weekend. This tour is escorted by a tour organiser. No formal guiding in Istanbul or Gallipoli. Arrival transfer included.
Here you'll also find our 5 day Digger and 8 day Coo-ee and Smoko packages designed for those who want to pay their respects at Gallipoli as well as see the very best of Turkey. These packages combine 3 - 4 star 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 sweatshirt. 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 Turkish tour guide.
Our 6 day ANZAC Uncovered tour is for those short on time but who want to still enjoy guided touring and extra time at Gallipoli! Arriving in the Gallipoli region on the 23rd, enjoy extensive touring of the Gallipoli and WW1 sites before the crowds descend on ANZAC eve. On the 24th get down to ANZAC cove early so that you can enjoy the extra services and secure a good spot for the Dawn Service. This tour also includes guided touring in Istanbul, ANZAC eve meal and commemorative ANZAC sweatshirt.
Tours With More Turkey
If you've got a bit more time why not check out our longer tours which take in the more of Turkey's top spots - the 11 day ANZAC Bonzer and 14 day ANZAC Cobber. Combining 3 - 4 star hotels, a fabulous ANZAC Eve BBQ, arrival transfer, commemorative sweatshirt and more. PLUS! an optional Cappadocia By Night with a 3 course dinner and a show with traditional folklore dancers. Guided by a qualified Turkish tour guide.
This section also includes our 9 day ANZAC Gold tour which affords the discerning traveller a stylish package combining fine 4 - 5 star hotels and hotel accommodation on ANZAC EVE, included entrance fees 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 Turkish tour guide. It also includes a unique boat trip with picnic lunch, just off ANZAC Cove, guided touring in Istanbul, ANZAC eve meal and commemorative ANZAC sweatshirt.
Tours With Egypt
Finally, we offer the opportunity to combine an ANZAC package with a tour in Egypt or Jordan, we'll give you a 5% discount on both your ANZAC tour and your chosen Egypt tour. Head to Turkey for ANZAC Day then continue on to Egypt and see the pyramids and more! Or do it the other way around!
