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WW1 Istanbul & Gallipoli Battlefields

7 Days / 6 Nights Per Person

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Available Dates

23 - 29 Apr 2025

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01 - 07 Oct 2025

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  • We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
  • All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
  • We operate a 24-hour emergency service
  • GTI Travel only uses professional guides
  • Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
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Minimum Deposit of 350 Required

Experience WWI history in Istanbul and Gallipoli, visiting iconic sites and memorials

Begin your WWI tour of Istanbul and the Gallipoli Battlefields with a flight from Dublin to Istanbul. After meeting your local tour manager, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a rooftop dinner overlooking the city. Spend the night in Istanbul before embarking on a guided walking tour of Sultanahmet. Visit iconic sites such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar, followed by free time to explore.

Check out and travel to Canakkale, stopping at the archaeological site of Troy, renowned for the legendary Trojan Wars. After arriving in Canakkale, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. On your third day, take a ferry to Anzac Cove, visiting key memorials including the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Johnston’s Jolly.

 

Departures from:

dublin
29.10.2024

A big thank you from me and all the girls. For all of them it was their first time away on a trip without parents and they had an amazing time.

No drama and everything went like clockwork.

Coach: An excellent driver. He was able to advise us of times etc. The coach itself was perfect.

Hotel: The beds were fantastic and people are... Read More

Manchester 2024
13.02.2025

I want to take this opportunity to thank you both and everyone in GTI for all your work, patience and effort in making our latest trip to Orlando such a success.

Orlando really is a dream location for teenagers! Martin, can we start the ball rolling for Orlando 2026 whenever the time is right?!

Kind Regards,

Andy & Conor

Orlando 2025
20.02.2025

Ourselves and the lads had a great time. Overall, it was great and thankfully, the last two days the weather was lovely. Accommodation was beautiful and even more upgraded than last year, which was fantastic. Coaches and drivers were brilliant and always accommodated any requests.

I will definitely be in touch in the new academic year regarding next year.

Thanks, GTI, as always.

Kind regards

Estelle.

Barcelona 2025
24.02.2025

Well we had an excellent time in Paris. Disneyland day, in particular, was great. Accommodation was fantastic!  Ideal location for visiting Disneyland.

An outstanding few days in Paris. Thanks a million for all of your hard work over the last months (almost a year since first advertising the trip to students).

Now onto the next trip! 🙂

Le meas,

Seán

Paris 2025

Our Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Dublin to Istanbul

Fly from Dublin to Istanbul. Meet your local Tour Manager for transfer by executive coach to your hotel. Enjoy a roof top terrace dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and more

Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Sultanahmet, the soul of Old Istanbul including visits to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern before continuing to the colourful Grand Baazar and Egyption Spice Markets. Free time in the afternoon and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: The Ancient City of Troy

Breakfast & check out of your hotel and depart for Canakkale. En route you will stop at the remarkable excavations at Troy, the site of the legendary Trojan Wars and the famous Wooden Horse of Troy. You will also have a visit to Renkioki Hospital. Arrive at Canakkale and check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Anzac Cove & Sulva Bay Area

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will take the ferry to explore Anzac Cove and the Sulva Bay area. First you will stop at the Gaba Tepe information centre before continuing along the Chunik Bair road. Visits today include Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial, Walker’s Ridge, The Nek, Hill 10, Green Hill Cemetery, Scimitar Hill Cemeter & lala Baba CW. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Cannakale.

Day 5: Helles

Breakfast at your hotel. Today is a full day excursion to the Helles Sector. Visit Doughty-Wylie’s Grave, V Beach, Helles Memorial, W Beach, Alcitepe Village & Ecebat. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Bosphorus Strait

Breakfast at your hotel and check out. Depart Canakkale for Istanbul. Today you will also enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Check in to your hotel in Istanbul for overnight.

Day 7: Departure

Breakfast at your hotel and check-out. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your return flight to Dublin.

  • Return flights from Dublin to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines including taxes & charges
  • Local tour manager, professional historian guide and executive coach transfers
  • 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul with breakfast each morning. (1 night at the start and 2 nights at the end of the tour)
  • 3 nights accommodation in Canakkale with breakfast each morning
  • 4 evening meals – Dinner in a local restaurant in Istanbul and 3 meals at your hotel in Canakkale
  • Visit to the famous excavations of ancient Troy
  • Full day exploring Anzac Cove & Suvla Bay
  • Full day excursion to the Helles Sector
  • Cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
  • Guided walking tour of Sultanahmet
  • Free time for sightseeing and shopping of your own choice in Istanbul and Cannakale.

Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure

As your travel provided we aim to give you all of the essential information about your holiday before you agree to any contract. Information such as:

  • Price based on 2 sharing including all airport taxes & charges
  • Single room supplement €289pp. If you are travelling alone and are willing to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex, we will do our best to accommodate this request although it cannot be guaranteed
  • Non-refundable / non-transferable deposit of €350pp required at time of booking
  • Balance due 10 weeks before departure
  • Price includes 1 standard piece of checked-in luggage
  • Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
  • Irish Passport holders do not require a visa for this holiday. Non-Irish passport holders please contact us for further information.
  • City taxes may apply, payable locally at your hotel
  • Flights, hotels, taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
  • Booking terms & conditions apply

Return flights from Dublin to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.

Flight details are to be announced – Email info@gtitravel.ie for more information.

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