5 days tour

Istanbul & Gallipoli - 5 Days

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Istanbul & Gallipoli - 5 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 hotel dinner

Guide

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul (private), Gallipoli and Troy (with others *) English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2, 3 and 4

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned touring vehicles/coach

Others

Guided sightseeing - Istanbul (private), Gallipoli and Troy (with others *)

Accommodation

Breakfast daily and 1 hotel dinner 4 nights 4 star hotel. *This tour is operated in conjunction with other operators, not solely On The Go. Travellers may join from a variety of travel companies for touring arrangements each day and may be staying at alternative hotels

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

International flights and visa Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

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Itinerary of your trip Istanbul & Gallipoli - 5 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Istanbul

      Welcome to Turkey! Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Consider arriving a day or two earlier or perhaps stay a day or two longer to take maximum advantage of a stay in Istanbul! Rest of day free.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

      This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of Istanbulโ€™s old city. Our tour includes visits to the stunning Blue Mosque famed for itโ€™s blue Iznik tiles and unique 6 minarets, and the ruinous Hippodrome โ€“ now a small park of sorts and once scene of chariot races and political activities in Byzantine times. We will explore the exterior of the Hagia Sophia - constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, Topkapi Palace and the Underground Cistern โ€“ an ancient underground water tank - replete with carved and fluted Corinthian columns and a puzzling head of Medusa. Please note that some sites are closed on certain days in Istanbul. Hagia Sofia - closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays and Grand Bazaar - closed on Sundays. So only external viewing will be possible on these days.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields

      Istanbul โ€“ Gallipoli/Canakkale. This morning, we drive to the Gallipoli Peninsular. On 25 April 1915, Allied soldiers including Australian and New Zealand troops (who famously became known as the ANZACs - an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at what has since become known as ANZAC Cove to commence the Allied offensive against the Turks with the intention of capturing the Ottoman capital and the road to Eastern Europe during WW1. Some half a million lost their lives in ferocious combat. A lasting legacy of this fateful campaign are the many poignant war memorials including the national memorials of Australia and New Zealand - Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, along with numerous carefully tended cemeteries, the remains of crudely dug trenches (most often the only form of protection for troops on both sides) and of course ANZAC Cove. Our brave men are remembered annually at the commemorative Dawn Service. However, Gallipoli is a region that can be visited year-round, affording you the chance to pay your respects, perhaps place a flower on the grave of one of our brave troops and learn about the history of the men who came to be known as the ANZACs on our guided tour of the area.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Legendary Troy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Legendary Troy

      Gallipoli โ€“Troy - Istanbul. Early this morning we continue to Troy. If youโ€™ve seen the movie - โ€˜Troyโ€™ based on poet Homerโ€™s โ€˜The Iliadโ€™ youโ€™ll be familiar with Paris, his prized Helen and Hector on the Trojan side and Agamemnon and Achilles on the Aechaean (Greek) side. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homerโ€™s poetry was brought alive by itโ€™s rediscovery in 1863. Subsequent excavations revealed 9 ancient cities, one on top of the other, dating back to 3000BC! We enjoy a tour of the ruins and see a replica of the Trojan wooden horse that helped sack Troy. The tour of Troy finishes in late morning and the rest of the day is spent at leisure in Cannakale until 6pm when you are transferred back to Istanbul with a late evening arrival.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Istanbul

      Our Mini stay concludes after breakfast. If you wish to extend your stay to explore the sights in Istanbul and Turkey then please speak to one of our expert staff who can arrange extra nights accommodation and excursions for you.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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