Gallipoli & Troy - 4 days

Gallipoli & Troy - 4 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Turkey with the "Gallipoli & Troy" tour. Begin your adventure in Istanbul, where you'll explore the city's historic sites, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula to visit poignant war memorials and the ANZAC Cove, where you'll delve into the history of the WWI battlefields. Continue to the legendary city of Troy, famous for its ancient ruins and the iconic Trojan horse. Enjoy guided tours with expert English-speaking guides, and relax in comfortable 4-star accommodations. With all transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, this tour offers a seamless blend of history, culture, and leisure, including free time in Canakkale. Breakfast is provided daily, along with one hotel dinner, ensuring a delightful and enriching experience. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Spend time at ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

  • Tour the battlefields and trenches of the Gallipoli Region.

  • Explore the ancient city of Troy, famous for the Trojan horse and ancient ruins.

  • Discover Istanbul's old city, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.

  • Visit the poignant war memorials and cemeteries in Gallipoli.

  • See a replica of the Trojan wooden horse in Troy.

  • Enjoy leisure time in Canakkale after visiting Troy.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Turkey! Arrive at Istanbul airport and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Consider arriving a day or two earlier or perhaps stay a day or two longer to take maximum advantage of a stay in Istanbul! Rest of day free.

Day 2: Canakkale

Location: Gallipoli Peninsula

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Istanbul – Gallipoli/Canakkale. This morning, we drive to the Gallipoli Peninsular. On 25 April 1915, Allied soldiers including Australian and New Zealand troops (who famously became known as the ANZACs - an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at what has since become known as ANZAC Cove to commence the Allied offensive against the Turks with the intention of capturing the Ottoman capital and the road to Eastern Europe during WW1. Some half a million lost their lives in ferocious combat. A lasting legacy of this fateful campaign are the many poignant war memorials including the national memorials of Australia and New Zealand - Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, along with numerous carefully tended cemeteries, the remains of crudely dug trenches (most often the only form of protection for troops on both sides) and of course ANZAC Cove. Our brave men are remembered annually at the commemorative Dawn Service.

However, Gallipoli is a region that can be visited year-round, affording you the chance to pay your respects, perhaps place a flower on the grave of one of our brave troops and learn about the history of the men who came to be known as the ANZACs on our guided tour of the area.

Day 3: Legendary Troy

Location: Troy

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Gallipoli –Troy - Istanbul. Early this morning we continue to Troy. If you’ve seen the movie - ‘Troy’ based on poet Homer’s ‘The Iliad’ you’ll be familiar with Paris, his prized Helen and Hector on the Trojan side and Agamemnon and Achilles on the Aechaean (Greek) side. The legend of the lost city of Troy and Homer’s poetry was brought alive by it’s rediscovery in 1863. Subsequent excavations revealed 9 ancient cities, one on top of the other, dating back to 3000BC! We enjoy a tour of the ruins and see a replica of the Trojan wooden horse that helped sack Troy. The tour of Troy finishes mid morning and the remainder of the day is offered at leisure in Cannakale until 6pm when you are transferred back to Istanbul with a late evening arrival.

Day 4: Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our Mini stay concludes after breakfast. If you wish to extend your stay to explore the sights in Istanbul and Turkey then please speak to one of our expert staff who can arrange extra nights accommodation and excursions for you.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Our rating: Superior

  • Guided sightseeing - Gallipoli and Troy

    Participate in guided sightseeing tours of Gallipoli and Troy.

  • English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guides

    Benefit from the expertise of English-speaking, degree-qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2 and 3.

  • Entrance fee to Troy

    The entrance fee to Troy is included in the tour package.

  • Airport arrival transfer

    Enjoy a convenient airport arrival transfer on the first day of your tour.

  • All relevant transfers and transportation

    Travel comfortably with all relevant transfers and transportation in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle or coach.

  • Tour operated in conjunction with other operators

    This tour is operated in conjunction with other operators, allowing travelers to join from a variety of travel companies for daily touring arrangements.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

Age Policy

5+ accompanied by adult. 

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with all relevant transfers and transportation in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle or coach, including an airport arrival transfer on day 1.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights in a 4-star hotel, offering a blend of modern amenities and traditional Turkish hospitality.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes all relevant transfers and transportation in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle or coach, ensuring comfortable travel throughout the trip.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes daily breakfast and one dinner at the hotel during your stay.

  • Will there be a guide during the sightseeing tours?

    Yes, the tour includes guided sightseeing tours of Gallipoli and Troy with English-speaking, degree-qualified Turkish tour guides on days 2 and 3.

  • Is the entrance fee to Troy included in the tour?

    Yes, the entrance fee to Troy is included in the tour package.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes a stay of 3 nights in a 4-star hotel, offering a blend of modern amenities and traditional Turkish hospitality.

  • Is there an airport transfer included in the tour?

    Yes, an airport arrival transfer is included on the first day of your tour.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away. ...more ...less

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying. ...more ...less

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Gallipoli & Troy - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: Istanbul, Gallipoli Peninsula, Troy

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2176/GTW

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing

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