DAY 1: ISTANBUL

Overnight Istanbul

DAY 2: GALLIPOLI

Breakfast. Early this morning departure to Gallipoli. En route to the Peninsular we'll stop for a bite, stretch our legs and stock up on supplies for the evening ahead. Arriving at the Dawn Service site by 1pm, the afternoon is free for you to explore the many memorials, battlefields and trenches. Now is the ideal time to sort a vantage spot on the grass or tiered seating, then take in the loaded atmosphere as the legendary wait for first light commences. Overnight Dawn Service Site - Gallipoli

DAY 3: ANZAC DAY

First light heralds the Dawn Service, then you’ll have loads of time to independently explore the many trenches and memorial sites as you make your way up to Lone Pine or Chunuk Bair for the Australian or New Zealand National services. The service at Chunuk Bair usually starts about an hour after the Australian service at Lone Pine. If you’re a Kiwi, head straight to Chunuk Bair. It’s a good walk uphill and you’ll be struggling to view both services. Later this afternoon, we’ll depart. (Timing on 25 April subject to coach traffic). Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL

Monday. Breakfast. Check out by 12 noon, then make your own way to Cairo where your Egyptian adventure begins. Turkish Airlines offers open jaw flights between London, Istanbul and Cairo, check the THY website for more details. If you provide us with your flight details we will be at Cairo airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight Cairo

Note: Istanbul sites are closed on the following days, this in NO WAY affects your touring program: Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market - closed Sunday, Hagia Sofia - closed Monday, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesday.

DAY 5: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

DAY 6: ASWAN

Breakfast box. Aswan awaits! An optional visit to Agilika Island to tour the Philae temple, including a Nubian dinner. Or a free day to relax and explore Egypt's southern most city, shop in the colourful souks and watch the amazing sunset over the River Nile. Overnight Aswan.

DAY 7: ABU SIMBEL

Breakfast/ breakfast box. This morning you have the option to visit the massive rock cut temple of ABU SIMBEL. Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the might of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later we board our feluccas and set sail along the River Nile. As our felucca plies its way our afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Lunch, dinner &

overnight felucca.

DAY 8: FELUCCA SAILING

Breakfast. A blissful day of relaxing in the sun and enjoying the views, as the felucca plies its course along the Nile. Swim, sunbathe and simply chill out with a few beers and by night sleep out under a blanket of stars!  Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.

DAY 9: LUXOR

Breakfast. Disembark and guided touring of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Journeying onward we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. At over 4000 years old Thebes (Luxor) is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown. This evening we tour Luxor Temple - majestically illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the mammoth columns and intricately carved lintels the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is one of only a few temples open for night time viewing and quickly becomes many travellers' favourite. Overnight Luxor.

DAY 10: VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Breakfast. Early morning motor boat launch to Luxor's West Bank and ride donkey's to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterward we visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and the the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. If you're up for some dizzy excitement then why not opt to do hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise! This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and go crazy with your camera. Later this evening climb aboard the overnight seater train to Cairo. Overnight seater train

DAY 11: CAIRO

A free day to explore Cairo! Perhaps visit the famous Khan-al-Khalili bazaar to haggle for souvenirs, belly dancing costumes and spices! Or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church.

Overnight - Cairo.

DAY 12: CAIRO

Tuesday. Our tour ends after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.