FAQ
Where do I find my finalised tour information?
Finalised tour information will be emailed to all bookers and placed on our tour web pages three weeks before your tour. Please check your regular email inbox plus bulk/junk mail. If for any reason you have not received the email, please contact [email protected] and we'll re-send it to you.
What airport transfers are available?
Arrival and departure transfers are included on our tours from both Istanbul New Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Transfers are also available before the tour start date if your extra nights are booked with us. Please email [email protected] with your flight details as soon as you have them.
Can I add extra nights of accommodation?
Yes, extra nights can be arranged at your Istanbul tour hostel/hotel before and after your tour. These can be added when making your booking or you can email [email protected] with your desired dates and we'll get back to you with a quote.
Do I need a visa?
Visas are required by Australian (US$60), UK and most European passport holders (US$20), NZ passport holders do not require a visa. Visas must be applied for online in advance - see the TURKISH VISA WEBSITE for details.
All attendees also need to register their attendance at the Gallipoli services before the event. Registations can now be made online HERE.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar?
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is the perfect place to pick up some local souvenirs where you can find anything from full-size Turkish carpets to fridge magnets. The market is just a short walk from our accommodation in Istanbul and is open every day except Sunday - a visit on one of your free afternoons will be well worth it!
What do I need to bring with me?
While days are usually warm to hot evenings can be cool so bring along a variety of clothing for hot, cool &/or rainy weather. We’d advise you to only bring along what you’re going to need while in Turkey. Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need:
- Passport
- Travel insurance documents - contact us if you’d like information on purchasing travel insurance
- Copy of your Turkish visa (not required for New Zealand passport holders)
- Copy of your Gallipoli Attendance Pass
- Small back pack/day pack
- Warm, waterproof clothes for staying out overnight at Gallipoli
- A sleeping bag or blanket for our sleep-out before the dawn service
All attendees also need to register their attendance in advance (details will be available closer to the event).
Is there anything I need to know before I come to maximise the trip?
All tour information will be emailed to you ahead of the tour. An excellent source of historical information on the Gallipoli campaign is available on the Australian War Memorial's website HERE.
If booking for more than one person what is the best way to pay?
Getting a group together for Gallipoli? You can either make your booking together on one invoice by paying the deposit payment on one card and then making balance payments on as many different cards as you like, or you can simply make individual bookings and then email us at [email protected] and we will link your booking invoices together.
When is final payment due?
Final payments are due six weeks before the tour. When making your booking you can either pay the full balance or deposit amount. Bookings made within six weeks of the tour require full payment when booking.