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Istanbul and Gallipoli Battlefields Tour

  • DESTINATIONTürkiye
  • STARTS | ENDSIstanbul
  • DURATION5 D | 4 N
  • AVAILABLEDaily | Year-Round

This 5-day tour package visits the major touristic sites of Istanbul and explores the battlefields of Gallipoli, the memorials of Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and more, with a round-trip from Istanbul. The Istanbul and Gallipoli Battlefields tour includes accommodations in hotels, sightseeing tours, an expert guide, meals, and land and airport transport.

  • PLACES VISITEDTopkapi Palace, Bosphorus, Dolmabahce Palace, Battlefields of Gallipoli, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Anzac Trenches and Tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Grand Bazaar.

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Tour highlights

  • Learn about the Ottomans as you walk through the Topkapi Palace.
  • Explore the highlights that sit between Europe and Asia.
  • Tour the famed battlefields of the Gallipoli Campaign.
  • Admire the Kilitbahir Fortress at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 | Welcome to Magnificent Istanbul

Your private transfer is waiting at the airport to escort you to a hotel in the historic center of the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.

Overnight → Istanbul
Experience → Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
 

Day 2 | Exploring the Hypnotic History and Culture of Istanbul

You will be picked up at your hotel. Join a regular group tour (private guided tours are available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia Museum, the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Obelisk, and Topkapi Palace (excluding the Harem). The tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Drop off at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
Experience → Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
 

Day 3 | A Sensual Journey Across Continents in Istanbul

This morning, start the tour with a visit to the bustling spice market, a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, where you can see the various historical sites that line its shores. After your cruise, drive through the Bosphorus Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for an interior visit. Drop off at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
Experience → Traditional Turkish Bath
 

Day 4 | Gallipoli War History & Memorials

Depart from Istanbul over land to Canakkale. Gallipoli Tour: Visit Gallipoli National Park, including the Gallipoli Battlefields, Anzac Cove, original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly, the Nek Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealander Memorial, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, and Brighton Beach. Return to Istanbul and drop off at your hotel.

Overnight → Istanbul
Meals Included → Breakfast, lunch
 

Day 5 | Farewell to the Culture of Turkey

Spend a final morning absorbing Istanbul’s sensual feast before transferring to the airport. Soon you will make your way home, but you can always extend your trip and experience more of Turkey.

Meals Included → Breakfast

What's included

  • Transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice
  • Daily activities and excursions as detailed in the itinerary
  • Transportation provided on-trip
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Taxes and handling fees
  • 24/7 support during your trip

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