Travel from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula and be guided through Anzac Cove to the battlefields, and visit the archaeological site of Troy
Uncover the multi-layered city of Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that so many civilisations have called home over the past nine thousand years. Get an intimate and local feel for the city with an expert guide, surrounded by the remains of great fallen empires. In the streets and laneways between the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, a cosmopolitan modern world thrives. Mix with Istanbulites at the Grand Bazaar that lies at the end of the historic Silk Road. Then discover the history of Gallipoli, one of the most important sites of the Great War. Travel via cosmopolitan Istanbul, and hear the stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of what has become a defining moment in Australian and New Zealand history. Take guided tour of of the historical site of Troy. Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site
Independent Experiences
Independent travel, without the stress. Peregrine’s Independent Experiences are a range of short ‘mini tours’ that you can add to other Experiences or as an extension to a longer tour, to craft your perfect holiday itinerary. Independent Experiences are for 1-3 travellers, come accompanied by a local Peregrine guide and depart daily.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Be treated to a feast at a local family’s home as well as other oh so Turkish pursuits: drinking tea,
playing backgammon, and the indulging in the water pipe
- Reflect on battles fought and lives lost with a moving visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a place of enormous significance to Australians and New Zealanders for the role it played in during the First World War
- Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site of Troy
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul; the continent-straddling metropolis that the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans have called home. This evening you will be treated to a fest at a local family’s home as well as other oh so Turkish pursuits: drinking tea, playing backgammon, and hitting the water pipe! (D)
Day 2: Istanbul – Canakkale
We will depart Istanbul at around 6.30am this morning to make a start on the scenic 5.5 hour drive to Eceabat. We will stop for a light breakfast along the way.
On arrival in Eceabat we take the ferry across the Dardanelles and check into our accommodation in Canakkale. We spend this afternoon on a guided tour of of the historical site of Troy. Discover the history behind the famous archaeological site of Troy and see a replica statue of the Trojan Horse. Then, delve into the interesting era’s of Troy and discover how this settlement transformed over time.
Return to Canakkale in the late afternoon, we recommend trying one of the restaurants on the waterfront for the local catch of the day. (B)
Day 3: Canakkale – Gallipoli
This morning you travel to the battlefields of Gallipoli for a guided tour of this historic WWI site, where you’ll learn more about the plight of the ANZAC, Allied and Turkish forces. Be humbled while exploring a region equated with one of the most significant military battles in Australia’s history. You’ll embark on a guided tour through Anzac Cove to the battlefields of Nek and Lone Pine, and be amazed at how this now serene coastline once saw such brutal scenes of war. Look down upon the rough and barren hills and gullies that sadly became the graveyard for so many thousands of young men from both sides. Tour the former battlefields and encounter remnants of trenches used by the Turkish soldiers. Hear stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of what has become a defining moment in Australian, New Zealand and Turkish history, and take the time to read moving inscriptions etched onto a sea of gravestones. There will also be the option to visit the Kabatepe Museum, which includes intereactive presentations of the battle, as well as numerous relics from the campaign.
Return to Canakkale in the evening. (B, L)
Day 4: Istanbul
After breakfast today you will make your way back to Istanbul where your trip will conclude. (B)
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