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Gallipoli Battlefield Independent Short Break

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2 days

Start

Istanbul, Turkey

Finish

Istanbul, Turkey

Trip Code

ERAG

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 12

Physical Rating

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Transport

Bus

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

From £195(2 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Embark on a moving and educational experience that sheds light on your nation’s history – regardless of your age or background, if you’re from Australia or New Zealand (or even the Republic of Turkey), this adventure has a deep connection to your country’s past.

Listen to stories of bravery and comradeship – with visits to multiple historical sites with local guides, you’ll learn about the history of those who fought for their country.

Go on a quintessential Antipodean pilgrimage to reflect and pay your respects to those in WW1.

Take a fully guided tour of the Battle Fields of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit ANZAC Cove with a local guide and see the ANZAC Commemorative Site.

Visit the Nek and the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and maybe visit the war graves to seek out those from your town.

Is this trip right for you?

On Independent Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

Being an independent traveller, you will have to carry your own bag on and off the bus or ferry, and into the hotel.

Itinerary

Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula

Travel to Gallipoli – the site of one of the most significant military battles of modern times. Be guided through Anzac Cove to the battlefields, the Nek and Lone Pine and share the stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of this defining moment in Australian and New Zealand history. The struggles of Gallipoli marked the birth of a national consciousness, and this journey provides a great opportunity to pay respect to those who lost their lives and to reflect on what they fought for.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Istanbul/Gallipoli
Hosgeldinz. Welcome to Turkey! Your Gallipoli pilgrimage starts early this morning, so you might want to consider staying an extra day either side of this trip. You’ll be picked up from the Manesol Galata Hotel at 6 am, then travel by minibus to Eceabat. After a light lunch, take a fully guided tour on the Battle Fields of the Gallipoli Peninsula. You’ll see Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, the ANZAC Commemorative Site, Ariburnu & Beach Cemetery, the Mehmetcik Statue, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Quinn's Post, The Nek and Walker's Ridge, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. The battle at Gallipoli in WW1 is seen as the turning point in the history of Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Turkey. The names of ANZAC Cove, the Nek and Lone Pine have a special place in the hearts of Antipodeans and you’ll be struck by the beauty and serenity of the place, in stark contrast to the stories your guide will tell you of the events that unfolded here. Hear more stories of heroism and camaraderie and maybe visit the war graves to seek out those from your town. Tonight, stay in Canakkale in a local bed and breakfast and reflect on all you have learnt. Please call the hotel’s office and reconfirm your pick-up at least 24 hours prior on +90 530 442 60 09. Please note that the vehicle used for the transfer is on a shared basis and you’ll share this bus with other travellers visiting Gallipoli. Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours. This trip is not accompanied by an Tuuur group leader.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Lunch
Included activities
Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
Special information
Please call the hotel’s office and reconfirm your pick-up at least 24 hours prior on +90 530 442 60 09. Please note that the vehicle used for the transfer is on a shared basis and you’ll share this bus with other travellers visiting Gallipoli.
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
This trip is not accompanied by an Tuuur group leader.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Gallipoli/Istanbul
Today you have a free morning in Canakkale. Consider taking a guided tour of the historical site of Troy, where you can learn about the famous archaeological site and see a replica statue of the Trojan Horse. Then, delve into the interesting eras of Troy and discover how this settlement transformed over time. If you opt for this tour, it will conclude at 5:30 pm, when your transfer returns to Istanbul. This service will be door to door at which point this trip finishes. Arrival back into Istanbul is scheduled around 11:30 pm. Transport on this trip is on a minibus. The service includes pick up and drop off within the greater Istanbul area. If you have an arranged transfer with Intrepid, your pick-up time for the airport will be 4 hours prior to your flight from Manesol Galata Hotel.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Troy Guided Visit - EUR55
Special information
Transport on this trip is on a minibus. The service includes pick up and drop off within the greater Istanbul area. If you have an arranged transfer with Intrepid, your pick-up time for the airport will be 4 hours prior to your flight from Manesol Galata Hotel.

Inclusions

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Transport

Bus

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

Included activities

Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards

Optional activities

Troy Guided Visit - EUR55

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Important notes

1. This Independent Short Break is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Tuuur group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travelers in the group might change during the trip.

This trip is operated by one of our local partners in Turkey and therefore you may be joined by a mixture of Intrepid-booked passengers and other travelers during activities.

2. Please refer to the joining instructions in our Essential Trip Information for the pick-up point for this tour. If you would like to be collected from an alternative hotel in the greater Istanbul area please advise your booking agent 15 days prior to departure.

Please call and reconfirm with the office at least 24 hours prior to pick up on +90 530 442 60 09. Transport is on a shared basis with pick up and drop off to your nominated hotel.

Whilst we endeavor to pick you up at the agreed meeting time of 06:00 - 06:30, depending on the location and the number of passengers on this departure pick up time may be from 06:30 to 07:15. We ask that you be ready at 06:00 and we apologize in advance if your pick up is delayed.

3. Extra accommodation pre and post tour can be requested, please ask your agent at the time of booking. Accommodation can also be requested for Canakkale if planning to stay longer on the peninsula.

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