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Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula and be guided through Anzac Cove to the battlefields, and visit the archaeological site of Troy
Uncover the multi-layered city of Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that so many civilisations have called home over the past nine thousand years. Get an intimate and local feel for the city with an expert guide, surrounded by the remains of great fallen empires. In the streets and laneways between the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, a cosmopolitan modern world thrives. Mix with Istanbulites at the Grand Bazaar that lies at the end of the historic Silk Road. Then discover the history of Gallipoli, one of the most important sites of the Great War. Travel via cosmopolitan Istanbul, and hear the stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of what has become a defining moment in Australian and New Zealand history. Take guided tour of of the historical site of Troy. Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily.
- Start
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Finish
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Destination
- Turkey
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEGBX
- Physical rating
- Traveller’s rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 4
Why you'll love this trip
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Be treated to a fest at a local family's home as well as other oh so Turkish pursuits: drinking tea, playing backgammon, and the water pip
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Reflect on battles fought and lives lost with a moving visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a place of enormous significance to Australians and New Zealanders for the role it played in during the First World War
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Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site of Troy
Is this trip right for you?
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Walking on rocky and/or steep hillsides is involved with site visits on this trip, so please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes.
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Turkey can get hot in the summer months of July and August but this is normally a dry heat and easier to cope with than humidity. Where possible we try and visit sites in the early morning before it gets too hot.
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The weather can also get quite cold in the winter months, especially when you visit Anzac Cove, so please be prepared with appropriate clothing.
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We use a variety of private and shared transport on this trip.
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Please note you may be joined with other like minded travellers for the Home Cooked meal experience in Istanbul
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Itinerary
This evening you will meet your local guide for a quick welcome meeting you will be treated to a fest at a local family's home as well as other oh so Turkish pursuits: drinking tea, playing backgammon, and hitting the water pipe!
Enjoy your home cooked feast and learn about their cultural customs and about life in modern day Turkey.
After a traditional turkish meal, there’s a chance to try two of Turkey’s favourite pastimes - tea drinking and Narglie (waterpipe) smoking. Sit back, relax and enjoy. At the end of the adventure you are free to return to your hotel or continue your own personal exploration of Istanbul.
Accommodation
- Dosso Dossi or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note you may be joined with other like minded travellers for the Home Cooked meal experience in IstanbulPlease note that we will use a shared mini bus to travel to Eceabat.
After lunch take guided tour of of the historical site of Troy. Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site of Troy and see a replica statue of the Trojan Horse. Then, delve into the interesting era’s of Troy and discover how this settlement transformed over time.
After we will return to Eceabat for the night
Accommodation
- The Gallipoli Houses or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli - Simulation Centre Kapatepe Gallipoli Battlefield Museum
- Gallipoli - Guided Tour of the Historic WWI Site
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note that we will use a shared mini bus to travel to Eceabat.Accommodation
- The Gallipoli Houses or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Troy - Archeological Guided Site Visit - TRY25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
For those who want to stay on in Istanbul to further explore the city, we are happy to help in booking accommodation (subject to availability). Please ask your booking agent about this
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinnerTransport
Private vehicle, shared mini busAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (3 nights)Included Activities
- Gallipoli - Simulation Centre Kapatepe Gallipoli Battlefield Museum
- Gallipoli - Guided Tour of the Historic WWI Site
Reviews
Our Istanbul & Gallipoli Battlefields Experience - Independent trips score an average of 5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews in the last year.
Istanbul & Gallipoli Battlefields Experience - Independent, March 2018
Vicki Macmillan
Our trip was well catered to our needs, we got to see and do what we came to Turkey to do in a relaxed way, we had time to reflect on what we were seeing and given much information about events.
Review submitted 25 Mar 2018
Gallipoli Battlefields Experience - Independent, September 2017
Tim Mosley
Great trip to troy and gallipoli, our guide Tolga was very knowledgable about all the places we visited as well as lots of general info on everyday stuf that we asked. Trip was tailored to our needs, small group makes it easier to see and learn about the things thst interested us most. Great accomodation
Review submitted 13 Sep 2017
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Important notes
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily
Please note that we use a variety of private and shared transport on this experience. You may also be joined with other like minded travellers for the dinner in Istanbul on Day 1
Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Turkey before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - http://www.peregrineadventures.com/en-au/travel-alerts