WHAT TOURS DO WE OFFER?
WHERE DO YOU STAY?
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
HOW DO YOU GET TO TURKEY?
AIRPORT TO CITY TRANSFER
EXTRA NIGHTS BEFORE/AFTER THE TOUR
HOW DOES THE TOUR OPERATE
WHAT ABOUT VISAS?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING?
DO I NEED TO CHANGE MONEY? HOW MUCH WILL I SPEND?
DO I NEED INSURANCE?
HOW DO YOU BOOK?
WHAT IF I CANCEL?

WHAT TOURS DO WE OFFER?
The OE Travel Co. in conjunction with our Turkish operator have joined forces to offer the biggest and best selection to Gallipoli for the ANZAC day memorial service. We have tours for 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 15 days. Our tours offer different departure dates to suit all travellers. All are excellent value land-based tours, starting and finishing in Istanbul. If you want to see more of Istanbul than our tours offer it is a good idea to spend a few extra days at the beginning or the end of your trip as there is a lot to do in Istanbul. Additional nights in Istanbul can easily be purchased.

WHERE DO YOU STAY?
All tours use good standard 3* hotel accommodation throughout. Hotel rooms are twins, doubles, triples and quads. We will do our utmost to make sure your needs are met and groups of friends stay together.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Included in the price; your accommodation for the duration of the tour as stated, Turkish breakfast each day, (a breakfast box will be supplied for specific times of the tour), a pre or post Anzac day Dinner depending on the tour you book. Transportation from your hotel in Istanbul and for the duration of the tour, the services of a professional Turkish guide. All tours 5 + days include a city tour of Istanbul as well as thorough tours of the Gallipoli Peninsula including Anzac Cove. Please see the itineries for full details.

HOW DO YOU GET TO TURKEY?
There are several ways to get to Turkey, the most obvious being to fly. We can book you enroute from NZ to London or Europe, or ex London, availability (if booked reasonably early) to Istanbul is good and flights are quite competitive. You may wish to have a few extra days in Istanbul to have a look at some of the sites which are not included in the tour - this is well worth doing! You will need to take this into consideration when you are booking your flights.

AIRPORT TO CITY
It is very simple to get from the airport into central Istanbul, where our hotels are located. The simplest way is to catch a taxi, which can take you direct to the hotel for approx. 9,000,000 TL (about $10.00). Another option is to catch the green bus (Havas) for approx. 4,000,000 TL (approx $4).

EXTRA NIGHTS BEFORE/AFTER THE TOUR:
With your booking confirmation we will send out a list of the hotels we use in Istanbul as well as other hostels in the Sultanahmet area which you may wish to book for nights either before or after our tour. You must book these hotels yourself, as the hotels do not allow us to book on your behalf. Please note that the hotels we use in Istanbul are subject to change. We cannot alter any bookings you have made independently.

HOW DOES THE TOUR OPERATE:
The land-based tour has been organised by one of the most respected operators in Turkey with many years experience. On each coach there will be a guide to ensure the tour operates as smoothly as possible and is fun as well as informative. While we will do our utmost to make the tour is as professionally organised as our other European festival/sporting tours, we can not guarantee that things will operate as smoothly or the standard of food and accommodation will be as high. We ask all passengers to consider that Turkey is still a developing country and standards can therefore be different.

WHAT ABOUT VISAS?
All passengers will need to carry a valid passport. New Zealanders do not require visas. Australians and EC passport holders will require a visa, which can be obtained beforehand at the Turkish Embassy or at the airport on arrival, which is the easiest method. The cost is £10 for EC passport holders and £15/$20USD for Australian passport holders. There is a visa office at the airport which you pay cash for the visa (make sure you have the correct money as they do not like to give change). The visa is three month multiple entry. Please note, visa requirements are subject to change.
And remember: ** Visas are your responsibility.**

WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING?
Before you depart you will be given an accommodation voucher on receipt of full payment for your tour. It is a good idea to bring a sleeping bag, as it gets extremely cold at the Dawn service. A towel is also necessary. The weather should be mild during the day, so bring your togs incase you get the chance to go for a swim or have a Turkish bath. It is also recommended that you bring a light rain jacket. Also, be warned that it can get very cold late at night in Turkey. A hat or beanie will come in very handy. You really need to pack for all occasions as the weather can change very quickly. PS - It is also a good idea in a country like Turkey to carry a spare roll of toilet paper as they run out very quickly!

DO I NEED TO CHANGE MONEY? HOW MUCH WILL I SPEND?
The local currency is Turkish Lira. The exchange rate fluctuates all the time so it is hard to tell you an exact figure. In late 2005 the exchange rate was approx 0.94 Turkish Lira for NZD $1. However by 25 April, the lire may be much weaker. It is recommended that you change your money in Turkey rather than before you depart as the local rate appears to be better and the rate keeps changing dramatically and money changes in Auckland and the UK do not always carry Turkish Lira. Moneychangers are readily available in Istanbul and they give you quite a good rate. The Istanbul airport also changes money at a competitive rate. You can also use $US as most shops will readily accept them.
How much? This will depend very much on how much you want to buy. Turkey is quite cheap, budget on $50 per day to cover food and general partying. If you wish to shop you will need to allow more money.
The New Turkish Lira is divided into 100 New Kurus (Yeni Kurus, yeh-NEE koo-roosh).

DO I NEED INSURANCE?
We encourage all passengers to have adequate travel insurance on our tours - the possibilities for injury or loss are considerable and medical costs can be extremely expensive - this can be purchased in our office or over the phone. Longer policies are also available. Our travel insurance brochure details full cover and conditions.

HOW DO YOU BOOK?
To make a booking, call our office and reserve your seats. We will hold a tentative booking until a specified date, by which we require a $100 deposit per person. If we do not receive payment from you by that date, your booking will be cancelled. You can pay cash, pay over the www, post a cheque or place your deposit over the phone by credit card. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure payment reaches us by the specified date or that we are notified if there are any problems. Full payment for all ANZAC tours is due by the 25rd March, 2007. All deposits are non-refundable, and bookings are not transferable. Balances paid by credit card will be subject to a 3% (American Express 4%) service charge. Copies of our full booking conditions are here and provided with each invoice.

WHAT IF I CANCEL?
As all deposits are non-refundable you will lose at least this amount if you cancel. Please note that bookings and names are not transferable. If you have paid in full, refunds (if any) due will depend upon when we receive your written cancellation instructions. Our full booking conditions are printed on the rear of each booking confirmation, or are available upon request from our office, or check terms below.

Terms and Conditions

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