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History of the ANZACs
ANZAC Day – 25 April – is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to th... more »
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Istanbul Airport
More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Generally tours starting in Istanbul stay at the Taslik Hotel. You should however check and confirm this against your tour documents once you receive them. Taslik Hotel A taxi from the airport to the hotel is roughly US$20 or 20€. Although Turkish Lira is the official currency, US Dollars and Euros are widely accepted in Turkey. English i... more »
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Istanbul
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Istanbul is an almost mythical city in Turkey. although not the capital, it is the largest city in the country and is unique in that the city itself spans two continents (Europe and Asia) while the busy, crowded, bustling appearance of the city hides a very relaxed lifestyle enjoyed by many of the locals. The heart of the city is carved in two by the nar... more »
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Itter was one of the nicest town's I've ever been in, absolutely gorgeous. It's a sleepy town, but on Contiki you bring your own nightlife. This was one stop I wont forget.
I went on two tours alone...I made life-long friends along the way! That's the nature of Contiki.
MOMA is well worth a visit, and if you're short on cash, has free entry between 4pm-8pm on Friday nights. It does get very crowded though...
