WW1: Istanbul & Gallipoli Battlefields
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.
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From €1599.00 PP
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Prices are per person and based on two people sharing.
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, Hagi 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.
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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:
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Price based on 2 sharing including all airport taxes & charges
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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
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Non-refundable / non-transferable deposit of €350pp required at time of booking
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Balance due 10 weeks before departure
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Price includes 1 standard piece of checked-in luggage
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Optional insurance available (terms & conditions apply)
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Irish Passport holders do not require a visa for this holiday. Non-Irish passport holders please contact us for further information.
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City taxes may apply, payable locally at your hotel
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Flights, hotels, taxes, prices & itinerary subject to change
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Booking terms & conditions apply
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