Gallipoli Pilgrimage

2 Days | Pay your respects to the fallen soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula

3.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews submitted.
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USD $225

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.

Trip overview

Map of Gallipoli Pilgrimage including Turkey
Start
Istanbul, Turkey
Finish
Istanbul, Turkey
Theme
Short breaks
Destinations
Turkey
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 5
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
ERAG
This trip generates 66.63 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

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 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 Intrepid 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.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

Map of Gallipoli Pilgrimage including Turkey

Inclusions

Meals

1 breakfast, 1 lunch

Transport

Bus

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night)

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 Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid 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.

Essential Trip Information

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Reviews

3.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews submitted.
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Gary · Traveled November 2023
Review submitted 18 Dec 2023

Jessica · Traveled June 2023
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Oliver · Traveled January 2023
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Shannen · Traveled October 2022
Review submitted 23 Oct 2022
Gallipoli Pilgrimage
From
USD $225