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1. Istanbul to Gallipoli Full Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers

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2. Istanbul E-pass: Top Istanbul Attractions with Skip The Ticket Line

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3. Istanbul to Gallipoli, Canakkale and Troy. 2 Day Tour with Hotel

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4. Daily Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

5. 2 days 1 night gallipoli & troy tour from ıstanbul (new museum of troy included).

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6. Small-Group Full Day Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefields from Istanbul

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7. Turkey Highlights 6 Day Small-Group Tour with Hotels and Flights

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8. Full Day Private Tour of Helles and Anzac

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9. 2-Days Gallipoli Troy Pergamon Acropolis Tour From Istanbul to Kusadasi

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10. Troy and Gallipoli Day Trip from Canakkale

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11. Pearl's of Turkey - 8 Days

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12. Gallipoli Tour from Eceabat, Canakkale

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13. 3 Day Gallipoli in Depth Tour from Istanbul with Troy

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14. Combined Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Canakkale with onwards transfer to Istanbul

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15. 12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul

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16. Wonders of Turkey - Gulet: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye

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17. Full Day Troy & Gallipoli Tour ( From Canakkale )

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18. Private Anzac Trail Tour Walk In Their Footsteps

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19. 2 Days 1 night Gallipoli Troy Landing Beaches Tour From Istanbul

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20. Private 12 Day Tour of Turkey From Istanbul

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21. 15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul

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22. Private Helles Gallipoli Tour From Eceabat, Canakkale

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23. Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days

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24. Private Gallipoli Full-Day Trip from Istanbul

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25. 12-Day Istanbul-Gallipoli-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Konya-Cappadocia Tour

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26. 8 Day Turkey Tour; Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale

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27. 2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

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28. Turkey Explorer -11 Days

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29. Gallipoli ANZAC Tour from Canakkale with onwards bus to Istanbul

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30. Easymade Small Group Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia

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For those who have a personal connection to the ANZAC history or are a history buff interested in WWI military battlefields. Read our practical guide to visiting Gallipoli and ANZAC Cove, on a fully-escorted battlefield historian private tour.

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It is not every day you travel far across the globe on an Australian right of passage and pilgrimage tour to Anzac Cove and Gallipoli’s battlefields in Turkey to see where your grandfather fought for our freedoms during the First World War.

In early-July 2019, John and I travelled to Greece , Italy and Turkey for eight weeks, spending six nights in Turkey — from visiting Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to wandering through the colourful Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market to hot-air ballooning over Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys , to name a few activities. One memorable and sombre experience was our full-day historical journey to Gallipoli’s principal battlefields, graveyards and monuments.

John, an ex-military soldier and 21+ year veteran of the Australian Armed Forces, was also keen to learn about the brave and fateful moment in 1915 when 16,000 Australian troops, including my grandfather, landed at Gallipoli.

To do this once-in-a-lifetime experience justice, we hired one of Turkey’s best-leading experts and historians on the Gallipoli Campaign, Kenan Çelik, MA, OAM, booking one of his six-hour Classic Anzac Battlefield tours.

Here is our guide on how we stepped into exploring WWI history on a full-day fully-escorted private tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli.

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Brief overview of the gallipoli campaign and the anzacs.

Onsite commemorative Anzac 1915 plaque at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli

At dawn on 25 April 1915, Allied troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula in Ottoman Turkey. The Gallipoli campaign was the land-based element of a strategy intended to allow Allied ships to pass through the Dardanelles, capture Constantinople (now Istanbul) and ultimately knock Ottoman Turkey out of the war.

In 1915 Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops stormed a quiet Aegean beach to battle Turkish soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

ANZAC Day was first marked on 25 April 1916 in commemoration of the first anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs, marking the brave and fateful moment when 16,000 Australian troops (including Rae’s grandfather, Bertram Hare) landed at Gallipoli of which 2,000 would be killed and wounded on that fateful day alone.

By the time Gallipoli was evacuated in December 1915, 8,709 Australians and 2,779 New Zealanders had been killed.

Places of Pride

Today, many memorials and cemeteries, not only in Turkey, Australia and other countries (see other top battlefields around the world worth visiting further below ), mark the fight and honour those who lost their lives.  

Places of Pride is the National Register of War Memorials and is an Australian War Memorial initiative to record the location and photos of every war memorial across Australia.

John at ANZAC Square Memorial Screens, Brisbane, Australia

The  Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, is also such a place open to the public to visit — designed and built in the 1920s and 1930s to commemorate those who served in the First World War. 

Australia War Memorials Commemorative Courtyard

Today, the Australia War Memorial building and its extended surrounding structures tell the stories of the past and honour Australian servicemen and servicewomen involved in other battles of subsequent conflicts and operations, such as World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and current operations.

Where are Gallipoli and Anzac Cove?

Map of The Dardanelles and the Gallipoli peninsula, showing the sea attack on the Narrows in 1915.

Anzac Cove (Turkish: Anzak Koyu) is a small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula (Gelibolu in modern Turkey) located in the southern part of East Thrace, the European part of Turkey, with the Aegean Sea to the west and the Dardanelles strait to the east.

Anzac Cove became famous as the site of the World War I landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps on Sunday, 25 April 1915.

Getting There

John at Anzac commemorative site, Gallipoli, Turkey

It is about a 5-hour (about 266 kilometres) one-way drive by a private limousine from Istanbul to Gallipoli.

Combining the road trip with our six-hour fully-escorted guided tour (plus a lunch break in Eceabat) makes for a 16-hour+ full-day excursion.

The nearest towns to the Anzac commemorative sites are Eceabat (20km), Canakkale town centre (30km) and Gelibolu (45km), but there is no public transport available from these towns to the national park. The services take place in the Gallipoli Campaign Historical Site, a protected area in a national park, which is an isolated, remote and exposed location with no permanent infrastructure, facilities or shelter.

Best Time to Visit Gallipoli

The best time to visit Gallipoli is during the spring (March through May) and autumn months. Summer months will mean intense heat and blazing sun. Also, there is very little shade on the battlefield area, in addition to massive crowds, mainly from Turks on holiday. The Winter months are typically cold and rainy.

Days before and during 25 April is an extremely popular and busy period each year for Australians, New Zealanders and Turks. For further information on attending the Anzac Day Gallipoli Dawn Service, Anzac Commemorative Site; and Australian Memorial Service, Lone Pine Cemetery and New Zealand Memorial Service, Chunuk Bair, go to the Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs website .

The busiest month for tourism in Gallipoli, Turkey is July, followed by June and May. We visited in early-July 2019, with few tourists, and experienced warm weather (a high of 87°F (30°C)) with clear blue skies and a gentle breeze coming from the Gallipoli peninsula beaches.

What To Pack For Gallipoli

Dress in casual clothing and comfortable walking footwear, especially since all sites of interest at Gallipoli (except for private museums in the area) are outdoors. The variable terrain includes reasonable flat sealed roads, cobblestone paths, sloped and uneven gravel tracks and grassed areas (which can become slippery or muddy when wet), as well as very steep ungraded paths.

In the summertime, come prepared with a hat and sunblock, snacks and bottled water (as the nearest shops are in Eceabat, 20 kilometres away). In the colder months, wear layers.

About Our Expert Battlefield Guide & Historian

John with Kenan Çelik, MA, OAM (right) - Turkey's leading battlefield historian and guide

Kenan Çelik, MA, OAM, is one of Turkey’s leading English-speaking experts on the Gallipoli Campaign of World War One, having been a certified guide to the battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula for more than 30 years.

At that time, Kenan shared his knowledge of the events of 1915 with literally thousands of people from all walks of life.

He has had the privilege of showing Gallipoli battlefields to Presidents, Governors-General and many other dignitaries, as well as visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, India, Turkey, Ireland and Canada.

In 2000, Kenan was awarded the Order of Australia, our highest civil honour, by the Australian government recognising his services to Australian history and becoming the first Turkish citizen to receive this award.

Since retiring as a lecturer in English language and literature, Kenan holds the Turkish states certificate’, qualifying him as a guide for all sites in Turkey — concentrating on introducing visitors to the history of the Gallipoli battlefields and the ancient cities of Troy and Assos.

You can contact Kenan for more information on Gallipoli, Troy and Assos and his expert service as a guide for these places when you plan to visit Turkey.

Gallipoli as an ex-Australian Soldier and Grand-daughter of WWI

Private Bertram Hare

As an Australian, visiting Gallipoli is a right of passage and a once-in-a-lifetime historical pilgrimage. However, there are also two personal reasons for John and me why this journey was historically and significantly important.

My grandfather, Bertram Hare, was there as a Corporal on the landing at Anzac Cove and John served 21 years in the Australian Armed Forces with a keen interest in military history.

The most moving part of this Gallipoli tour experience for us was spending time in the cemeteries where thousands of ANZACs lie, and seeing the graves of legendary ANZACs including John Simpson [Kirkpatrick], the ‘man with the donkey’.

Simpson and his donkey (named Murphy) are part of the legend of Anzac.

My Grandfather, Corporal Bertram Hare — An ANZAC Soldier at Gallipoli

Bertram Hare

Every family has a WWI family ancestral story and one I’m proud to share. Below is my Grandpa Bert’s military biography and journey to Gallipoli as a veteran and surviving soldier of the First World War, 1914-1918 conflict.

On 22 December 1914, my grandfather on my mother’s side, Corporal Bertram Hare and his Company 15th Battalion embarked a ship bound for the Middle East.

When the 15th Battalion (part of the 4th Brigade) arrived in Egypt two months later, it became part of the New Zealand and Australian Division. Bert and his Battalion left Egypt bound for Gallipoli as part of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on 12 April 1915.

On 25 April 1915, my grandfather and his fellow soldiers landed at ANZAC Cove in the late afternoon. When, on the night of the landing, the troops of the 4th (Monash’s) Infantry Brigade — the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th Battalions reached the head of the valley — they found Quinn’s held by a handful of men of the 1st and 3rd Brigades, together with some New Zealanders and a New Zealand machine-gun.

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The 16th Battalion was designated a place at Pope’s, and part of the 15th near Courtney’s and Steele’s. The 13th, coming up the next day, mainly strengthened the 16th Battalion on Pope’s, but one of its companies reinforced the remnants of the original garrison at Quinn’s. When the 1st Australian Division was reorganised, the 15th Battalion, scattered through it, was gradually disentangled. On Thursday, the 14th Battalion in Quinn’s Post was relieved by six officers and about 220 men of the 15th under Captain Quinn. (ref Bean diaries vol I, p579). Thousands died the first night.

From May to August, the Battalion was involved heavily in establishing and defending the front line of the ANZAC beachhead. In August, the 14th and 15th Battalions are assigned to the task and seize the high ground between Hill 971 (or Koja Chemen Tepe), the highest point of the Sari Bair Ridge and Chanuk Bair in order to secure a drive across the peninsula to capture the forts which guarded the straits.

Anzac Cove (looking south), Gallipoli peninsula, Canakkale Province, Turkey

In the first months of the Gallipoli campaign, flies were not present to any great extent, but over time, with horse manure and several hundred thousand dead, waste, and polluted water, disease spread, and dysentery became rife. Medical records indicated there were many mistakes with diagnosis and treatment. In the end, hundreds were being shipped out in May-August 1915 to try and prevent the spread of disease.

Bert suffered malaria, loss of vision, gastroenteritis and dysentery. On 30 July 1915, he was shipped out. It was just in the nick of time, for in August, the Company participated in the failed attempt to assault the summit of Hill 971. During the night of 6 August 1915, the 4th Brigade advanced. But, progress was slow due to the difficulty of the terrain. By dawn the following day, the Brigade was well short of its objective. During the failed attempt to assault the summit, most of his Company died.

Memorial for all the soldiers (including those who served in the 15th Battalion alongside my grandfather) that died at Anzac Cove, Turkey.

From 21 August 1915 until 26 September 1915, Bert has hospitalised onboard a ship, at island hospitals Ghezirah, Mena, Helouan, and Zeitoun in Egypt. Later he was discharged on light duties until 19 February 1916, when Bert got transferred to Australia as escort duty on the Nestor. On return, he was promoted to sergeant, discharged on medical grounds and employed as a recruiting officer.

The Atatürk memorial at Ari Burnu Cemetary, Anzac Cove Beach

Grandpa Bert luckily survived Gallipoli to settle down as a farmer back in Australia. Unfortunately, he died before I was born, so I never got to thank him personally for his service to our country.

What Does ANZAC Day Mean to Us?

Warrant Officer (WO2) John Ronan served over 21 years in the Australian Armed Forces.

For over a century Australians have served in conflict and peace around the world, protecting the values of freedom and democracy. During John’s 21 years in the military, we have met hundreds of good people who have served, some of whom are still good friends of ours today.

John on Anzac Day (front right) with military mates of longstanding.

Every ANZAC Day we remember and give thanks for the service of all those who have fought for our freedom, and we give thanks to all those serving our country today.

Whether that’s through wearing rosemary, a red poppy or medals on your chest, marching through the city streets as a collective group, listening to the last post at dawn on our house driveway (during Covid) alongside our neighbours followed by one minute of silence for a time of reflection and as a sign of respect to baking traditional ANZAC biscuits . We all do our part.

What To Expect on the Gallipoli Battlefield Private Tour

Respect to Mehmetçik Monument

At 6:00 am, our private driver picked us up in an air-conditioned car directly from our accommodation, Hotel Amira, located in the historical city centre, the Sultanahmet area, Istanbul, leaving the crowds and traffic behind.

En route in our car, we followed the turquoise shore of the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles viewing the historic waterway the British, French and Anzac troops intended to secure during the Gallipoli campaign.

John at the Anzac Cove landing.

We stopped for a leg stretch, refreshments and a toilet break around the halfway point of our road trip.

It took us approximately five hours to drive from Istanbul before we finally reached the Gallipoli National Park and our first stop, the Anzac commemorative site — where we met our private tour guide, Kenan Çelik, for the first time.

At first impressions, Kenan is a warm Turkish gentleman with a casual happy demeanour.

As time progressed, the more time we spent with him, the further we admired his sharp intellect, dry wit and compassionate nature.

He is passionate about his subject matter and can rattle off battlefield facts and figures, war legends, and battle scenes from these hollowed Turkish grounds from a mental repertoire of three decades of historian knowledge and experience.

John with Kenan Çelik (right) looking south down Anzac Cove discussing the failed British landing.

Kenan took us on a story-telling journey of discovery to key sites of historical significance, including ANZAC Cove, the Ari Burnu cemetery, the Nek, and the battle sites of Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine.

Lone Pine Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery dating from World War I in the former Anzac sector of the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey and the location of the Lone Pine Memorial, one of five memorials on the peninsula which commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave.

His in-depth knowledge brought alive the many abandoned battlefields and overgrown trenches and tunnels, where history, myths and legends were born, connecting the past with the present.

Gallipoli's trenches and tunnels.

Exploring the Gallipoli Peninsula and seeing the scars left by WWI, we paid tribute to the ANZAC, including my grandfather, who survived, his mates and Turkish troops who didn’t and laid down their lives in battle.

Beach Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

After a lovely Turkish-styled all-inclusive lunch with Kenan at a restaurant in Eceabat, the nearest town to the battlefields of Gallipoli, we visited many other places made famous by courage and sacrifice: Shrapnel Valley, Quinn’s Post, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), and Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery.

Beach Cemetery is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery containing the remains of allied troops who died during the Battle of Gallipoli. It is located at Hell Spit, at the southern end of Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

In addition, we walked in the footsteps of soldiers on the infamous battlegrounds where Turkish troops stood off against the ANZACs and admired the memorials at Brighton Beach and Chunuk Bair.

View from Russell's Top looking towards Ari Burnu on the Gallipoli Peninsula

Along the way, we gained insights into the history behind the Battle of Gallipoli — known otherwise as the Battle of Canakkale.

At the end of our tour, we returned during peak-hour traffic to Istanbul around 10 pm to rest and reflect, with emotional feelings and an unforgettable lifetime of memories in our hearts and minds.

Gallipoli met our expectations and has now ticked off our growing travel bucket list .

Six Other Top Battlefields Around the World Worth Visiting

ANZAC Day - Lest We Forget quote

There are other battlefields where the ANZACs proudly served in WW1, WW2 and Vietnam, which we have visited or have plans to visit.

  • Western Front: Villers-Bretonneux, France and Belgium
  • Long Tan, Vietnam (Visited)
  • Honiara, Solomon Islands (Visited)
  • Crete, Greece (Visited)
  • Kapyong, South Korea

If you are interested in doing a tour, Mat McLachlan offers escorted battlefield tours to these locations.

We thoroughly recommend this Gallipoli fully-escorted private tour with battlefield historian, Kenan Çelik , for those who have a personal connection to the ANZAC history or are a history buff interested in WWI military battlefields.

Gallipoli is a special place to visit – no Australian or New Zealander who goes there will fail to be moved by the unique experience.

Visiting battlefields certainly is not everyone’s idea of a holiday, but for travellers looking for an extra dimension to their overseas journey to Turkey or wanting to connect with history, adding a one-day Gallipoli tour to your holiday itinerary can be a rewarding journey.

Lest We Forget

Alternatively, spend the extra time in Istanbul or Cappadocia , Turkey.

What’s your most life-changing battlefield tour experience and why? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Their travel life cycle started with romantic couple getaways, morphing into family fun, with several other friends and family joining them seeking the same, before re-entering the couples zone.

They are now at a stage in life where their two kids have left home to weave their travel stories, the earth has revolved more than 50 times around , and they have reached the pinnacle in their careers.

Not everyone can quit their day jobs and sell up all their belongings to travel the world full-time. Retirement is within reach for John enabling him to join Rae. Although, they’ll never say never!

In 2020, Rae retired with Suitcase Escapes as one of her major passion projects. However, John works full-time to maintain the lifestyle to that Rae has become accustomed.

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Strike the right balance of travel, food, and culture is their goal — with pampering, health and fitness pursuits, and adrenaline-driven adventures thrown in for good measure. From a Thai foot massage after a long day of sightseeing to white water rafting 13 km in Bali to get your heart racing to join locals in a shisha while eating street food in some back alley.

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Viva la holidays {1970-1980}.

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It was the 70s and 80s. Overseas holidays meant booking through travel agents and only going on group tours. Glossy brochures depicted value-for-money popular locations like Hong Kong, the Philippines and the Hawaiian Islands.

Rae’s widowed mother was a very modern independent working woman, saving furiously for her yearly two-week holiday to some exotic destination in a faraway land. “ Where to this year, Mum ” she’d ask. “ South Pacific, Asia or somewhere in Oceania ?” Fortunately for Rae, she was along for the ride!

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Close relatives joined them on their school holidays — often a party of ten travelling together at a time — on family affordable trips throughout Asian destinations such as  Bali, Indonesia  and  Thailand.

The Ronan travel mantra — A family that plays together stays together.

The Ronan foursome recalled countless moments sitting around the dinner table, reliving fond memories of their travels.  “Hey, remember when!”   Remembered with fondness were the hilarious antics, hair-raising escapades, and travel scam near misses. We would roll our eyes and exclaim, “I don’t know how many times of heard that tale … we need to start planning the next holiday before these stories get too old!”

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Couple suitcase escapes {2010-2020}.

John surprised Rae for her 50th birthday with a romantic holiday to the Maldives .

Both had visited Asian continent on numerous occasions. Once considered a far-flung destination from Australia, Europe now beckoned.

She reciprocated, two years later, by taking John on a six-week road trip around Italy . From Amalfi Coast to the south, to Venice , to as far north as The Dolomites, and everywhere in between they drove. It was one of their most rewarding, exhilarating and logistically extensive independent travels they had undertaken at the time.

Since 2019, they have continued their road-tripping passion around Europe , Australia and the Pacific islands until COVID-19 brought travel to a near standstill.

Asked often was what was their favourite place in Italy?

For them, it wasn’t the places they had visited but the people they met, the little moments in time that made an impression or made them laugh out loud.

The Evolution of our Travel and Food Blog

Throughout their Italy trip, Rae maintained a daily Facebook journal, posting her favourite photos and travel anecdotes for family and friends back home. For forty days, devoted followers awoke (i.e. time zone difference) to the ‘ping’ of their posts. The positive feedback they received was overwhelming. Many of their friends didn’t want the trip to end. Since Italy, Rae has converted her journal and photos into an 80-page coffee table book for prosperity.

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In 2022 they took the plunge and started their travel and food blog SUITCASE ESCAPES .

Their travel dreams will be completely fulfilled once John finally ‘hangs up his working hat’, from that point forward they will be hitting the ground running on full throttle. From fast pace city living to slow travel to writing visually compelling blog stories and planning their next adventure.

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We trust you enjoyed reading about us and our travel history backstory.

Many destinations we have escaped to, and too many stories to write on our blog – it is hard to keep up! There are plenty more travel and food stories, visually inspirational and insightful information to follow.

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Next stops — May 2023 Malta, Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany, Italy

Discover the beautiful countryside of Tuscany and three stunning Mediterranean islands, Malta, Sardinia and Sicily.

Here is a preliminary sneak peek of our 5-week Tuscany and Mediterranean road trip itinerary .

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We love receiving questions and feedback from our fellow travel and food readers.

If you would like to reach out, leave a comment on our posts or  contact us .

If you are a tourism board, travel company, property, product or service and would like to collaborate, contact us via our  Work With Us  online form.

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Are you a reader with a personal question about the places that we have been to?  Get in touch by using our contact us form to:

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If you are a fellow blogger, PR rep or brand go to our Work with us page.  We love collaborating with brands and bloggers who align with Suitcase Escape’s core values.

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Overview – Who We Are

Suitcase Escapes operated as Suitcase Escapes ABN 77 303 398 792 and found at https://www.suitcaseescapes.com (also referred to within as “Suitcase Escapes”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or “Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.

Suitcase Escapes is owned by John and Raeleen Ronan (also referred to as the “owner(s)”).

What Information Do We Collect and How is it Used?

Information you voluntarily submit to our website.

Wherever possible, you can elect to remain anonymous or use a pseudonym in interacting with us e.g. when making an enquiry.

We may collect Personal Data from you such as, but is not limited to, your name and email address, or your website URL and name, when you voluntarily submit information to Suitcase Escapes by leaving a comment, subscribing to our newsletter, joining us on social media or when contacting us for enquiries.

The following are situations in which you may provide Personal Data to us:

  • When you fill out forms or fields through Suitcase Escapes.
  • When you sign up for any newsletters or other materials through Suitcase Escapes.
  • When you provide information to us through a third-party provider, service or website.
  • When you communicate with us or request information about us or our products and services, whether via email, hard copy document or other means.
  • When you participate in online surveys, polls or market research.
  • When you participate in any of our marketing initiatives, including, contests, events, or promotions.
  • When you participate in forums, submit comments, and provide user-generated content or submissions.
  • Other circumstances where collecting personal information is reasonable and permitted by the laws of Queensland, Australia.
  • How we collect, store, use and secure Personal Data is in line with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (‘Privacy Act’).

Our legal basis for processing this information is your consent, and by voluntarily providing us with Personal Data, you are consenting to our use of it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you provide Personal Data to us, you acknowledge and agree that such Personal Data may be transferred and stored from your current location to the office and servers of Suitcase Escapes and the authorised third parties referenced below.

Contact Forms

Information submitted through the contact forms on our Website is sent to our Suitcase Escapes email account, hosted by Gmail , in accordance with Google and its EU “Privacy Shield” policy .

We keep these submissions for customer service purposes only. They are never used for marketing purposes or shared with any third parties.

Sensitive Personal Information

At no time are you to submit sensitive personal information to this Website. Furthermore, under no circumstances will we request any information from you that may disclose your:

  • political, religious or philosophical opinions, beliefs, associations or affiliations
  • health and sexuality
  • racial or ethnic origin
  • membership of a trade union, or a professional or trade association
  • criminal records.

If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect from Others

We may receive information about you from other sources, such as from social media websites (i.e., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or others), blogs and other users. Suitcase Escapes utilises social media commenting systems. Therefore, if you choose to comment on a Suitcase Escape post, shared on social media, your comment may appear on the blog post as well.

Automatically-Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access Suitcase Escapes. For example, when you use Suitcase Escapes, your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed our Website may be logged. We may also collect information about actions you take when using Suitcase Escapes, such as links clicked.

Use of Cookies

A cookie is a piece of text that is saved to your browser by a website to enable that website to save certain information to your machine so that it can later be retrieved. We do not use cookies to collect Personal Data about you.

We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by Suitcase Escapes. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalised experience on our Website. For more information about our use of cookies, please see the Cookies section below.

If you leave a comment on our Website you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on Suitcase Escapes may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

How Your Information May Be Used

Suitcase Escapes may use your personal information in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain our Website.
  • To create your account, identify yourself as a user of our Website, and customise our Website to your account.
  • To send you promotional information, such as newsletters and ad-hoc notifications. Each email newsletter will provide information on how to opt out of future mailings by unsubscribing.
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  • To track and measure Website performance.
  • To process payment for purchases, you make through Suitcase Escapes.
  • To protect, investigate, and deter unauthorized or illegal activity.
  • To review the effectiveness of our marketing programs and analyze other general demographic trends.

How Comments are Managed

Comments are welcomed and encouraged on this Website, but there are some instances where comments will be edited or deleted as follows:

  • Comments deemed to be spam or solely promotional in nature will be deleted. Including a link to relevant content is permitted, but comments should be relevant to the post topic.
  • Comments including profanity will be deleted.
  • Comments containing language or concepts that could be deemed offensive will be deleted. Note this may include abusive, threatening, pornographic, offensive, misleading or libellous language.
  • Comments that attack an individual directly will be deleted.
  • Comments that harass other people will be deleted. Please be respectful toward other contributors.
  • Anonymous comments will be deleted. We only accept comments from people who identify themselves.

Suitcase Escapes reserves the right to edit or delete any comments submitted to our Website without notice. This comment policy is subject to change at any time. If you have any questions about the commenting policy, please let us know by contacting us .

When visitors leave comments on our Website we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service, in accordance with the Gravatar service policy . After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Third-Party Use of Information

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorise us to share your information.

Additionally, Suitcase Escapes may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of our Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your Personal Data is dictated by their respective privacy policies.

Our Third-Party Partners

Our Third-Party Partners who may place cookies and tracking technology on your computer or device include:

Google Analytics and MonsterInsights

These services track Suitcase Escapes usage and provides information such as referring websites and visitor actions on this Website. Google Analytics and MonsterInsights may capture non-personally identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. But no other Personal Data is captured by Google Analytics or MonsterInsights, in accordance with Google Analytics’ privacy policy and MonsterInsights’ Privacy Policy .

MonsterInsights Google Analytics application uses the Google Analytics Reporting API to gather analytics about our Website.

Google Analytics Opt-Out . To provide Website visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being used by Google Analytics, Google has developed the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on for the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js).

If you want to opt-out, download and install the add-on for your web browser. The Google Analytics opt-out add-on is designed to be compatible with Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, Safari, Firefox and Opera. In order to function, the opt-out add-on must be able to load and execute properly on your browser. For Internet Explorer, 3rd-party cookies must be enabled. Learn more about the opt-out and how to properly install the browser add-on .

Newsletters

Suitcase Escapes uses Vision6 as its email service provider. Through Vision6, we collect contact information, distribute our newsletter, and track actions you take that assist us in measuring the performance of our Website and newsletters. Upon subscription, we also track the pages you visit on our Website through Vision6.

Our newsletters contain tracking pixels. This pixel is embedded in emails and allows us to analyze the success of our newsletters. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email, which links within the email you click, and the pages you visit on our Website. This behaviour is not passed on to third parties. All data submitted at the time of subscription to our newsletter is stored on Vision6’s servers. Access Vision6’s privacy policy and anti-spam policy . At any time, you may be removed from our newsletter list by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided in each email.

Suitcase Escapes uses Akismet and its anti-spam service to make it easy for you to leave comments on our Website blog posts. Personal information that you enter for comments is securely stored on Akismet’s server, in accordance with Akismet’s privacy policy .

Surveys and Polls

We may also conduct surveys, polls or market research and may seek other information from you on a periodic basis. These surveys will provide us with information that allows improvement in the types and quality of services offered to you, and the manner in which those services are offered to you.

Periodically, Suitcase Escapes may invite you to complete a voluntary survey. These surveys may be completed through Survey Monkey or Vision6 . All survey responses may be submitted anonymously and only your IP address is stored. You may voluntarily enter your name and email address. All data submitted through Survey Monkey and Vision6 are stored on their servers and are subject to the Survey Monkey privacy policy and Vision6 privacy policy .

Anonymous Data

From time to time, we may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone, or when combined with data from other parties. This type of anonymous data may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information collected from cookies.

Publicly Visible Information

If you leave a comment on Suitcase Escapes, the name you choose may be publicly visible. Your email address will never be available publicly.

Suitcase Escapes uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, and customise Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics or Affiliate Program Participation , as described herein.

Users may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies, by our Website, by using a corresponding setting of your internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. However, if users deactivate the setting of cookies in their Internet browser, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable.

At this time, your Personal Data is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time at Suitcase Escapes’ sole discretion.

Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other Personal Data without your consent; however, we may disclose or transfer Personal Data collected through Suitcase Escapes to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganisation proceeding brought by or against us.

Advertising

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We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content, and advertisements and/or collect certain anonymous information when you visit our Website. These companies may use non-Personal Data (e.g., click stream information, browser type, time and date, subject of advertisements clicked or scrolled over) during your visits to this Website and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services likely to be of greater interest to you. These companies typically use a cookie or third party web beacon to collect this information. To learn more about this behavioural advertising practice or to opt-out of this type of advertising, you can visit networkadvertising.org .

Remarketing Ads

From time to time, Suitcase Escapes may engage in remarketing efforts, using remarketing tracking cookies and conversion pixels from third-party providers, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market our Website. These providers use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our Website. This allows us to present special offers for our products and services to you via Facebook and Google. However, your Personal Data is not used by any remarketing service other than to present you with special offers from us. We use the following third-party service providers for remarketing: Facebook: Opt-out of Facebook remarketing Google: Opt-out of Google remarketing

Affiliate Program Participation

In some instances, Suitcase Escapes may include affiliate links in posts where we recommend specific products and services we deem to be travel-related, such as gear, tours, or activities. If you purchase something through one of our affiliate links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links are always disclosed.

On our Website, you may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and enables us to analyse the success of any of our online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. This allows our Website to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behaviour will not be passed on to third parties.

Children's Information

Suitcase Escapes does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that our Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately and we will remove such information from our records as soon as possible.

Spam Policy

Suitcase Escapes is strongly opposed to spam. We will only send emails to users that have explicitly requested to receive an email from Suitcase Escapes. Examples may include:

  • Opt-in subscribers to the Suitcase Escapes Newsletter.
  • Users that complete a contact form.
  • All communications that are related and relevant to what you have requested.

Suitcase Escapes may contain hyperlinks and other pointers to other websites operated by third parties (“Linked Websites”). We do not control Linked Websites and are therefore not responsible for the content of any Linked Website or any hyperlink contained in a Linked Website.

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on this Website.

Suitcase Escapes, therefore, has no responsibility or liability for the content, activities and privacy practices of these Linked Websites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our Website to read the privacy policies of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by Suitcase Escapes. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of this Website and welcome any feedback about these websites.

Email Communications

If you send us an email with questions or comments, we may use your personally identifiable information to respond to your questions or comments, and we may save your questions or comments for future reference.

For security reasons, we do not recommend that you send non-public personal information, such as passwords, social security numbers, or bank account information, to us by email.

You may opt-out of receiving future commercial email communications from us by clicking the unsubscribe link included at the bottom of most emails we send, however, we reserve the right to send you transactional emails.

Social Media

Suitcase Escapes may use social media and social networking services in order to market our Website and its products and services. These applications require the use of third-party service providers. Notably, we have a Facebook page, Facebook private group page, Twitter feed, Instagram feed, TikTok channel and YouTube channel.

The Facebook page and Facebook Private Group page are administered by Facebook , in accordance with Facebook’s Data Policy , and is accessible by Facebook users who have already consented to Facebook’s Data Policy. The Facebook Group page is administered and moderated by Suitcase Escapes. We do not export information about our followers from the Facebook platform.

The Twitter account we use is administered by Twitter, in accordance with Twitter’s Privacy Policy .

The Instagram account we use is administered by Instagram (as one of Facebook’s products), in accordance with Instagram’s and Facebook’s Privacy Policies .

The TikTok account we use is provided and controlled by TikTok Pte. Ltd , in accordance with TikTok’s Privacy Policy .

The YouTube channel is administered by YouTube , in accordance with YouTube’s privacy policy .

Suitcase Escapes may use direct messaging over social media on occasion when users contact us on Facebook by leaving messages in our Inbox or by sending us Direct Messages on Twitter. We aim to delete these messages as soon as we have responded to the enquiries.

How Long Do We Retain Your Personal Data

Suitcase Escapes ensures Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary in accordance with the above purposes and applicable laws. We may be required to retain your Personal Data for a number of years in order to satisfy legal or contractual obligations, or in order to establish, exercise or defend legal claims. When your Personal Data is no longer necessary for these purposes, the Personal Data will be deleted.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

If you subscribe to our Website newsletter, your Personal Data will be retained until you unsubscribe or are removed from the third-party service provider database, at the administrative discretion of Suitcase Escapes.

For users that register on our Website (if any), we also store the Personal Data they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Rights Related To Your Personal Data

If you have left comments on this Website, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any Personal Data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. Refer to our Comments section above.

Opt-out You may opt-out of our newsletter subscription service and future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. You may also contact us to be removed from our mailing list.

Access You may access the personal information we have about you by contacting us .

Amend You may contact us to amend or update your personal information.

Forget In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal information. To do so, please submit a request via our contact us form.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.

Where We Send Your Personal Data

Visitor comments may be checked through our third-party service provider automated spam detection service.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

We protect your Personal Data with the following site features:

  • We use an SSL/HTTPS certificate throughout this Website. This encrypts our user communications with the servers so Personal Data is never captured by third parties without authorisation.
  • This Website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit as safe as possible. We use regular Malware Scanning.

No personal information is stored on the site or its backend at any time.

How You May Contact Suitcase Escapes

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas about how we could improve our Privacy Policy, please contact us . Where you provide suggestions, materials or feedback it is considered non-confidential and we may, at our complete discretion, use it to improve our Website, service and/or how we handle personal information without any obligation to compensate you regardless of how we use, implement, copy, modify, display, distribute and/or otherwise benefit from your suggestions, materials or feedback.

Changes and Revisions to Suitcase Escapes’ Privacy Policy

We are obligated to regularly review and update this Privacy Policy. We, therefore, reserve the right to amend this Website Privacy Policy at any time.

At a minimum, we will update this Privacy Policy once per year. We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time without prior notice.

Please review this policy periodically, especially before you provide any Personal Data. Your continued use of our Website after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of such revised Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 02 December 2022

For the purposes of this Disclaimer:

  • Suitcase Escapes operated as Suitcase Escapes ABN 77 303 398 792 and found at https://www.suitcaseescapes.com is a personal collaborative blog created, written and edited by John and Raeleen Ronan (also referred to within as “we”, “us”, “our”, “Suitcase Escapes”, or the “owner(s)”).
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The content available on or through this Website is distributed by Suitcase Escapes for general information purposes only. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Suitcase Escapes makes no statement, representation, or warranty about the quality, accuracy, context, completeness, availability or suitability for any purpose of, and you should not rely on, any content available on or through this Website. Despite our best efforts, Suitcase Escapes makes no warranties that the content available on or through this Website is free of infection by computer viruses or other contamination, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Suitcase Escapes disclaims, to the maximum extent permitted by law, all responsibility and all liability (including without limitation, liability in negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you or any other person might incur for any reason including as a result of the content available on or through this Website is in any way inaccurate, out of context, incomplete, unavailable, not up to date or unsuitable for any purpose. Suitcase Escapes reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the content on the Website at any time without prior notice.

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Errors and Omissions

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Suitcase Escapes is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.

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The Website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Suitcase Escapes. While we strive to provide only quality links to useful and ethical websites, we have no control over the content and nature of these sites, nor does Suitcase Escapes guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.

These links to other websites do not imply a recommendation for all the content found on these sites. Site owners and content may change without notice and may occur before we could remove a link that may have gone ‘bad’.

Please be also aware that when you leave the Website, other sites may have different privacy policies and terms that are beyond our control. Please be sure to check the Privacy Policies of these sites as well as their “Terms of Service” before engaging in any business or uploading any information.

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Comments that are published by you are your sole responsibility and you will take full responsibility, liability and blame for any libel or litigation that results from something written in or as a direct result of something written in a comment. Suitcase Escapes is not liable for any comment published by you and reserve the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever.

Compensation

This Website does accept forms of paid advertising, sponsorship, or paid topic insertions. It may also accept free products, services, travel, event tickets and other forms of compensation from third parties. This Website and our social media channels abide by word-of-mouth marketing standards. We believe in transparency of opinion, association, and source. Any compensation received may influence the content, advertising space, sponsorships, topics or posts presented on this Website and made to our social media channels. Such content, topics or posts will be clearly identified as non-paid, paid or sponsored content. For example:

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The owner(s) of this Website and these social media channels may be compensated (cash or in-kind payment) to provide opinions on or review products, services, websites and various other topics. However, irrespective of receiving compensation or not, we always give our honest and unbiased opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those products, services, websites and various other topics. Such content, topics or posts will be clearly identified as non-paid, paid or sponsored content. For example:

The views and opinions expressed on this Website and through these social media channels are those of the owner(s). Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.

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Should we update, amend or make any changes to this Disclaimer, those changes will be prominently posted here.

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We had an amazing 12-day tour from Fez Travel. Tamer was our guide and he was excellent. He was able to get us to many extra things we were interested in! Tamer has great information about pretty much anything in Türkiye whether it is historical or current, including food, accomodation, and culture. Also, Hakan was a great driver and we felt very safe as we traveled in Istanbul and across many rural roads in Türkiye. Highly recommend this tour with Tamer and Hakan. A+++

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This is the best way to experience the highlights of Turkey!!! All of the stops, the time spent traveling, each stop, each historical site was all well thought out and planned! The upgrade to the Cave Hotel was the highlight! And the tour wouldn’t have been the same without Eray! He was so kind, cared about every single person and detail, and made our experience top notch!! Our driver was next level as well- so nice and always happy!! Thank you so much for the most memorable experience!!

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The overall experience is good. I like the logistics and the coverage of the different attractions and activities. The tour guide provided a good service and everything went smoothly. G Adventure gave us a variety of experiences and we loved their choices of locations and experiences other travel companies don't provide (ig. homestay). There are two issues though: The hotel we stayed in Antalya was the worst. The location is convenient, but we couldn't sleep at all all night due to the noise outside (until 5am!). Our tour guide told us the tourists gave the G Adventure the same feedback over and over again, but nothing has changed. This might be my #1 negative thing to say about the G Adventure. The second issue was some of the restaurants the tour guide took us were a little sketchy and dishonest. But I will still recommend G Adventure to other people.

Anatolian Civilizations | 10 Days Tour

Anatolian Civilizations | 10 Days

We really appreciated this 10 day trip. It is very well organized, nice hotels, excellent guide and very experienced driver. Some group members caused some problems and the guide managed it professionally. We were a group of 22 travelers and most of the people were nice and kind. The food is mediocre as it is an open buffet and not serving to the table. The pace of the trip is fast because Turkey is very big and I understand there are long roads to drive. This is how you see inside the country. The good think the driver stops every 2 hours for toilet or any other needs. for its price, the our outcome is excellent. We highly recommend this tour.

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I recently went on the 10 day Magic Carpet Tour and everything was excellent. Our guide Tamir, was very knowledgeable and always considered our needs. Our driver, Harcan, drove well and got us to our destinations safely. Both were very experienced in the travel industry. Hotels selected for the tour were all excellent. The cave hotel in Capadosia was unbelievablely luxurious. We also enjoyed the hotel at Pamukale which had a number of thermal pools. The tour also included breakfast which was always the choice of a great variety of foods. Dinners were also great and a good introduction to Turkish cuisine. The route of the tour included Istanbul major archaeological sites on the west coast, Pamukale and Capadosia. All were very interesting and Tamers explanations were always informative. I would highly recommend this tour. It was an amazing 10 days.

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The Best of Turkey

Everything was first rate. Tour Radar quickly answered all questions and took care of the many details.

Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days Tour

Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days

Riza and Hakan are very friendly, and very professional and very knowledgeable very educated. I am very pleased with Riza and Hakan the driver I personally a lot of respect for the driver getting us to places safely. I would recommend this tour to anybody thing of traveling to Turkey, very very pleased.

Turkey Encompassed Tour

Turkey Encompassed

Very good guide: helping, knowledgeable and guidance every day.

Best of Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels) Tour

Best of Turkey by Land (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Tour guide was good, speaking fluent English, very knowledgeable, entertaining, informative and helpful. The food at the hotels was awful, not tasty, and not much selection. The exception is Ramada Hotel in Kusadasi. We were assigned to the basement rooms at Hotel Greenland in Fethiye, the rooms were small and dark, very unpleasant stay! The tour itinerary would be better if skipping Gallipoli and Troy/kusadasi, and increase the time in Cappadoica. We didn't get to ride the hot air ballon in Cappadocia because all ballaon flights got cancelled due to strong wind on the only day we were there! It was such a big disappointment! Hot air ballon flight would have been the highlight of this tour!
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Turkey Uncovered Tour

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Great trip, saw most of Turkey. Highly recommended Tour leader Tolga was 10/10!

2 Days Gallipoli & Troy Tour Tour

2 Days Gallipoli & Troy Tour

Tour was excellent. Guides were very knowledgeable. Buruk was a great comedian as well. Accommodation was great.
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7 Days Gallipoli & Turkey Classics Tour Tour

7 Days Gallipoli & Turkey Classics Tour

Very well organized, excellent guides, Good hotels, Friendly staff

Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days Tour

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Turkey Unplugged - 10 Days

What a fantastic experience ! We enjoyed every moment and itinirary was excellent ...packed with interesting items. lots of surprises and enough free time to still relax and enjoy. Buhran was an excellent guide with lots of background information on the complete picture of Turkey, history and current state. I will recommend this tour to all my friends !

Wonders of Turkey Luxury Tour Tour

Wonders of Turkey Luxury Tour

It was an amazing tour. My partner and I had such a wonderful experience with Highlights of Turkey tour. Aykut our guide was incredible. His daily stories were both informative and funny. He kept us laughing through out while informing us about the Turkish history and culture. Of course the days are pretty full on , but we saw so much. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn about the history and culture of Turkey.

Istanbul to the Med - 7 days Tour

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A great & well-organised tour! With a special mention to our tour guide Osman and our driver Hasan. I recommend Fez Travel to anyone visiting Türkiye.
Had a great time! The tour guide, Eray, was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring a smooth journey. Although there were several commercial stops, they added an local flavor. The hotels were of good standard, and the sights, especially in Cappadocia, were breathtaking. A well-organized and memorable trip!
Very good trip. The leader Engin was excellent and was at our Bec and call 24/7. I feel for his sanity he needs some nights off and just tell us about a few restaurants but not take us there - do his own thing. The whole group doesn’t need to always be together. We had one person that struggled to keep up with group and I felt some pressure to wait for her or help her- I don’t think she had much insight into the affect she was having on group. Otherwise was a great and diverse group.
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By Valeriya Safronova Updated March 14, 2024

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Often overlooked in favor of Tampa to the north and Miami to the south, Sarasota, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is a laid-back city that seems content to keep its white-sand beaches out of the spotlight. The city of 55,000 has long been home to the Ringling museum complex , set on a picturesque bay, where visitors can find artworks by Peter Paul Rubens, Titian and El Greco, and a circus museum. There’s plenty for nature lovers, too: Spot alligators, manatees and dolphins; meander beneath stately banyan trees; and take a kayak for a spin through the wild mangroves. These days, the city is abuzz with developments, including an expansion of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the opening of a 1920s house-museum in Newtown, the city’s historic Black district.

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  • Siesta Beach , the pride and joy of locals, offers miles of soft sand that’s great to lounge or stroll on, as well as expansive views of the Gulf.
  • The Ringling is a complex of museums and gardens where visitors can discover such delights as a 3,800-square-foot model of an early 20th-century circus.
  • Meliora captures the high-low spirit of Sarasota with unfussy decor and sophisticated seafood dishes.
  • Kayak tours from Kayaking SRQ and Liquid Blue Outfitters take visitors through mangroves and Sarasota Bay, providing the chance to spot dolphins, manatees, starfish, crabs and more.
  • At Myakka River State Park , a kayak rental will get you up close and personal with alligators.
  • Newtown Alive offers trolley tours that trace the struggles and successes of residents of Sarasota’s historic Black neighborhood.
  • Leonard Reid House is a new museum in Newtown that was once the home of one of the city’s first Black settlers.
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has a new gallery with living specimens from the Gardens’ collection of 35,000 preserved plants, a conservatory with displays of flowering orchids and walkways shaded by banyans, ficus and mangroves.
  • Lakewood Ranch Farmers’ Market offers live music, food stands and various events for kids, like arts and crafts or storytelling.
  • Shack , a popular fitness studio, runs jam-packed yoga and pilates classes.
  • Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar is a seafood lover’s paradise, with peel-and-eat shrimp, lobster tails, calamari, oysters and, for those inclined, fried gator.
  • Project Coffee , a vegan cafe with several locations in Sarasota, has a menu that adds a little fun to brunch classics, like a frozen açaí bowl with cornflakes and black-sesame crumble.
  • Sage , a restaurant inside a historic 1926 building that once housed the Sarasota Times newspaper, has a swanky rooftop bar with live music on Fridays.
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A Moscow Free Walking Tour of the Iconic Red Square

Updated March 10th, 2020

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No visit to Moscow, Russia is complete unless you take a walk around the famous Red Square and see the iconic sights of the city. One of the best ways to see all the famous landmarks in Moscow and learn a little something about them too is on a free Moscow walking tour through the Red Square.

Continue reading for a sneak peek at what you will see on your free tour in Moscow and for tips on both the tour and visiting the sights. Make sure to save some time during your trip to go inside of the magnificent buildings because you will not be going in the buildings during the tour.

The State Historical Museum

Moscow State Historical Museum

The Moscow free walking tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum . You can’t miss this massive red building. The museum’s interior is almost as spectacular as the artifacts you can see within. Read my post dedicated to the museum here to find out more on what you can see and tips for visiting. Admission is free with the Moscow City Pass .

The Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin

Behind the walls of the Kremlin lie the working offices of Russian’s government and president. When visiting the Kremlin you can see the Armory Chamber, Cathedral Square, the Patriach’s Palace and many more cathedrals. You definitely want to buy tickets ahead of time so you avoid the long-lines. You can get free admission with the Moscow City Pass . It’s also worth it to take a guided tour if you don’t speak Russian so you have more of an understanding of what you are seeing.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral

If asked to conquer up an image of Moscow, St. Basil’s Cathedral might just be the most likely image you picture. The cathedral has a museum that you can visit at a later time. You can buy tickets at the ticket kiosk outside the cathedral or receive free admission with the Moscow City Pass .

Moskva River

Moskva River

Next up on the tour is the Moskva River which runs through the center of Moscow. A cruise on the Moskva River is a great way to see the city from a different perspective.

GUM Shopping Mall

Who would think a mall would be one of Moscow’s most well-known attractions? GUM shopping mall across from the Kremlin makes up one of the four sides of the Red Square. The stores might be a bit too pricey for shopping, but the gorgeous interior is worth a visit. If that doesn’t convince you, the mall has some of the best ice cream! GUM is the only building you go inside during the free walking tour. There are pay bathrooms you can use while you have a few minutes of free time.

Kazan Cathedral

Moscow Kazan Cathedral

Located on the northeast corner of the Red Square, the Kazan Cathedral is another impressive dome-shaped building in Moscow that is also an active place of worship. Entering the cathedral is allowed, but remember to be respectful if people are worshipping.

Bolshoi Theater

Moscow Bolshoi Theater

Contrary to the previous buildings, the Bolshoi Theater isn’t along one of the four sides of the Red Square. Located a few minutes away, the theater is one of the best theaters in the world. Make sure to come back for a guided tour of the inside or make reservations far ahead of time to attend a ballet or opera.

Alexander Gardens

Moscow Alexander Gardens

The tour ends near the Alexander Gardens , a free public park located along the western Kremlin walls. The garden’s green lawns, sculptures and water fountains offer a nice place to take a stroll or relax a bit after some busy sightseeing.

Moscow Red Square

You can visit all these sites on your own, but the best part of doing the Moscow free tour is that you learn more information and have the potential to meet new people!

During my tour I started to talk to a woman from Malaysia and she invited me to join her and her friends for a Russian meal afterwards. It’s these little impromptu meetings and opportunities that I love most about traveling and add more to the sightseeing experience. While I was a little hesitant about going to the tour myself I told myself it would be a great opportunity to possibly meet new people. I love when things work out like that!

If you have already seen the iconic sights of the Red Square and are looking for other things to do in Moscow check out my What to Do in Moscow post that gives more off-the beaten track things to do in Moscow!

Moscow Free Walking Tour Visiting Information

Moscow Free Walking Tours

How to Get There

The Moscow Free Walking Tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum (a large red building). The website shows a map with the exact meeting point.

To get to the red square area you can take the blue 3 metro line to the Ploshchad Revolyutsii stop, or the green 2 line to the Teatralnaya station or the red 1 line to the Okhotny Ryad station. For more on how to use the metro read my Moscow Metro Guide .

Tours every day at 10:30am – 1pm in English

If you need a toilet before the start of the tour the Okhotny Ryad and GUM shopping malls are both close to the start of the tour. You will need to pay to use the toilets. There is a quick break mid-way through the tour at the GUM shopping mall where you can use the toilet if needed.

During the mid-way break in the tour you can buy some ice cream at the GUM shopping mall. There aren’t many other options or time for anything else. After the tour there are a lot of restaurants in the area. There are a couple of Varenichnaya №1 locations nearby if you would like some authentic Russian food. Their speciality is Russian dumplings. Another classic choice nearby is Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago. While you can try traditional Russian foods like borscht and Olivier Salad, you may need a reservation. GUM has several restaurants, including a couple of buffets upstairs.

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While I would start off your visit to Moscow with a tour of the Red Square, make sure to come back to each place to tour the inside. If you are visiting several sights consider buying the Moscow City Pass  to save money on admissions.

Other Tour Options

Another company  Moscow Free Tour  does a similar free walking tour in the Red Square. Check the site for the details on the starting point and times. If you prefer a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to St. Basil’s Cathedral included check out this tour . For a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to the Kremlin included you may want to take this tour or this one . Even if you don’t typically take tours, I would recommend taking tours as much as possible in Moscow. Many people do not speak English and most information is not in English either.

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The Kremlin looks rather imposing. It would be great to explore the history in Moscow.

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There is a lot of history in Moscow to explore!

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What a handy guide to get the most of Moscow’s red square! I’ve always wanted to try a walking tour and this looks like the perfect place to start!

I really enjoy walking tours, I think they are a great way to get to know a new place!

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You have highlighted all the main sights around and in the Red Square indeed! I have visited Moscow in winter and the atmosphere was magical…even though it was cold 🙂 I’m looking forward to visiting in summer too!

Yes, there is a magical feel during the winter. I have to say I prefer the warmer, brighter summers though 🙂

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I am planning to go to Moscow and St. Petersburg this year so reading this was very helpful. I would love to do the walking tour! What time of year did you do it? I am planning to go in August as I really can’t stand the cold 😀 Do you think August might be a good time to visit Moscow? Thank you so much for your information!

I did the walking tour in September. July and August are the best times to visit Moscow in my opinion, so you are going at a great time! I lived in Moscow for a year so I have a lot of posts about Moscow and a couple for St. Petersburg too. Please check out my other posts as you are planning your trip and feel free to send any questions my way!

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I’m a huge fan of taking free walking tours whenever my husband and I travel. We learn more about the history from the local’s perspective. Your walking tour in Moscow looks fun. The St. Basil’s Cathedral is beautiful and would love to see it. Thanks for sharing the must-see places in Moscow!

I’m a big fan of free walking tours too! I completely agree that you get a good perspective and introduction to the history of the city.

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I would love to take the walking tour to get a good coverage of the area! The tip about paying for the bathrooms is great. That’s something I didn’t realize when I went to Europe for the first time from the US.

I always find it annoying paying for bathrooms in Europe!

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I visited Moscow in June this year for the World Cup and I loved it. St. Basil’s Cathedral was the highlight for me, it’s such an impressive piece of architecture. I would’ve liked to visit more of Russia but maybe next time!

I really enjoyed Moscow during the World Cup too. The city was much livelier than usual!

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I have been to St. Petersburg but never to Moscow. I think that these kind of tours are very useful to gather many information but I second your suggestion to visit the palaces inside as they have stunning interior decor and art treasures.

Yes, I think both going on tours and getting an overview and touring the inside of places are good to do.

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St. Basil’s cathedral is definitely a beautiful place to visit. I would also love to stroll by the Alexander gardens and maybe spend some time in the shopping mall call mom maybe visit the theater, also I would love to visit Kremlin and the State Historical Museum. That’s a great list you have managed to provide here.

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Never been to Russia, but the country’s history and culture has always fascinated me. Great list of things to do in Moscow’s Red Square. Kremlin is definitely on top of my list!

Russia does have a fascinating history and culture!

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The architecture here always looks so beautiful. I would love to go to Russia. Some helpful tips here that would really help me navigate a future trip. I love the Russian ballet so a trip to the theater would be a must for me.

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Moscow is sometimes known as "The Third Rome" and it doesn't disappoint. With the amazing architecture and history behind some of the buildings, it's the perfect combination of contemporary mixed with historic.

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Everywhere from the Moscow Business District to the Red Square will have some beautiful building or park and a plethora of delicious Russian food options. You'll be immersed in history everywhere you go, but you'll also see the signs of modern-day tsars.

The people of Moscow are welcoming and kind and can't wait to show you everything their city has to offer.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Moscow

1. it's a history buff's paradise.

Moscow has a rich history, and not just from the time of the USSR. If you love history than the stories behind every building, landmark, and road in Moscow will have you chomping at the bit for more. Be sure to take a historic tour of the city.

2. It's an Architectural Dream

Moscow's architecture is unmatched, and the design and colors of every building are breathtaking. Visit the Kremlin, built in the 15th century, or Saint Basil's Cathedral from the 16th century.

3. Art Galleries and Museums Aplenty

There's nothing quite like Russian art, and Moscow is home to some of the world's most impressive collections. Be sure to visit the Tretyakov State Gallery or if you're into something more modern, the ARTPLAY Design Center and Flacon Design Factory.

4. The World-Renowned Subway Stations

Not many cities can claim their train stations as a drawcard, but the Moscow subway, built in 1935, is truly like walking through a royal castle. You can only imagine the engineering that went into building something so complex and impressive.

5. The Russian Theater

Probably the biggest draw to Moscow is the Russian Theater, which hosts everything from plays to ballet. The Bolshoi Ballet Company is among the most well-known symbols of Russia and experiencing this in person is incredible.

What to do in Moscow

1. moscow kremlin: russia's must-see.

The first stop in Moscow is the Red Square - home to the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral with its multicolored domes, and the gateway to the Kremlin. Just past Lenin's Mausoleum, this fortified citadel was built for royalty. Overlooking the river, it boasts a density of cathedrals and palaces behind thick walls. Step into the State History Museum and the Museum of Fashion for contrasting but equally enthralling Russian learning opportunities, or enjoy a stroll through the Aleksandrovsky Garden.

2. Bolshoi Theatre: The Show Must Go On

The Bolshoi Theater is a historical gem. This grand institution has hosted the famous Russian opera and ballet for centuries, and the performances have never lost their grandeur. The most talented opera singers and ballet dancers keep coming from Russian schools. Naturally, it is the ultimate venue to immerse yourself when it comes to traditional performance. The little sister to the Bolshoi, Maly Theater, is just across the street.

3. Cathedral of Christ the Saviour: A Worthwhile Reconstruction

This Orthodox Christian church was one of the tallest in the world until it was demolished by Stalin in 1931, as he planned to have the "Palace of the Soviets" built. Of course, this idea never came to fruition, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior was certainly significant enough to rebuild. Since 1997 it has become a huge attraction for its beauty as well as a symbol of the country's tumultuous history. The golden domes shimmer from across the city, and the interior is fabulously colorful.

4. Gorky Park: Where Everyone Comes out to Play

This "Central Park of Culture and Leisure" lives up to its self-proclaimed title, boasting newly renovated recreation zones for visitors of all ages. For the ultimate experience, hop on the Sokolnicheskaya Metro Line and get off at Park Kultury to walk over the Crimean Bridge - the first thing you will see is the Main Gate of Gorky Park. From amusement rides to ice skating rinks, activities abound. Not to mention the simple delight of strolling by the river or lounging on the grass.

5. State Tretyakov Gallery: One Thousand Years of Art

The largest collection of Fine Russian Art in the world is found in Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery. National glory is celebrated across the halls of this museum, giving artists a platform when their work is often overlooked in foreign collections. Particularly telling are the modern art galleries, which exhibit political art created largely in response to the fascinating and tumultuous history of Russia over the 20th century.

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Activities & attractions in Moscow

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Where to Eat in Moscow

Moscow is great for food of all types. There are high-end dining restaurants, some of which are world renowned, but there is also a lot of tasty street food and mid-range dining as well. For a luxury experience, try Savva in the city center, but expect to pay anywhere from ₽1,590 to ₽3,200 for a main. If you opt for street food, you'd be looking at paying around ₽400. For some lovely mid-range dining experiences great for solo travelers, couples, or families, check out Chaikhona No. 1 in Pushkin or Mari Vanna in Tverskaya. Mains here will be around ₽700 to ₽900. Drinks vary in price, but a beer will usually cost somewhere around ₽300.

When to visit Moscow

Deciding when to visit Moscow depends a lot on your budget and your durability. Russian winters are incredibly harsh with temperatures that reach below zero on some days and winds that will chill you to your core. This kind of weather isn't for everyone, but in the summer the temperatures can reach the high 80s. Shoulder seasons are a great time to experience Moscow because the temperatures are mild enough to enjoy the sights. Summers will always cost more because it's a peak travel period.

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How to Get to Moscow

Most visitors come into Moscow by plane. The main airports are Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Domodedovo International Airport (DME), and Vnukovo International Airport (VKO). Sheremetyevo International is approximately 20 miles from the center. The best way to get into Moscow is by the Aeroexpress, which costs ₽500. Domodedovo International is around 28 miles away. To get into the city, take the train from the Paveletsky Rail Terminal for ₽470 rubles. Vnukovo International is about 19 miles from the city, and you can take the train for ₽470.

Although there are quite a few trains into Moscow from other European cities, it's not a particularly popular mode of transport since the journeys are quite long. There are nine train stations in Moscow, but the main one is Leningrad Station. The main train route is the overnight train from Warsaw on Russian Railways, which costs around ₽9,000.

The M1 goes into the city from the west and the M7 goes into the city from the east. Moscow has two circular highways around it, the Third Ring Road and MKAD. This makes it easy to approach the city from any angle once you get in from the M1 or M7.

Similar to the train, approaching Moscow by bus isn't a very common way to get there. However, Lux Express has many routes to Moscow. You can travel from Riga, Tallinn, Berlin, Warsaw, Minsk, Budapest, and more.

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When it comes to accommodation, Moscow has a little bit of everything. It does luxury beautifully, with stunning 5-star hotels dotted around the city with breathtaking views, such as the Ritz Carlton in Tverskaya, or the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel in the city center. If you're after budget options, there are plenty of mid-range hotels such as the Hilton, and many excellent hostels, such as the Davydov Hostel in the Arbat district.

Popular Neighborhoods in Moscow

Tverskaya Street - this area north of the business district is one of Moscow's most popular. Famous for its amazing cafes, nightclubs, and overall nightlife, this is the suburb to be in for a fantastic party time.

Petrovka - east of Tverskaya lies this district, which is a perfect upmarket area for boutique shopping. You'll also find lots of historic sights here like two ancient monasteries.

Arbat district - although this district is very touristy, its colorful appearance and cute eating establishments make it a lovely area to pass some time without spending a fortune.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moscow

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The public transportation routes in Moscow are excellent with a very well-connected subway network, trams, and buses. You can buy tickets ranging from a single journey all the way up to 60. One journey only costs ₽28.

Unlike other large cities, taxi prices in Moscow are relatively reasonable. You can expect to pay a base fee of around ₽150, and then about ₽90 per mile. There are plenty of taxis around Moscow, so you shouldn't have any problems flagging one down.

With multiple Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Elite outlets, you'll have your pick of rental companies, and you can expect to pay around ₽2,403 a day. Rates become cheaper the longer you rent. For a three-day rental, expect to pay around ₽6,310.

The Cost of Living in Moscow

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Moscow is great for high-end luxury shopping, but it also has many popular international stores that you would expect to see as well. The street for top-of-the-line jewelry and items is Tretyakovsky Proyezd, located in the city center. At Izmailovsky Park you'll find a large open-air bazaar where things will be much more affordable, but you will have to pay an entrance fee of ₽50.

Groceries and Other

Moscow is filled with cheap markets to find all kinds of delicious food at affordable prices. However, for your other grocery or personal needs, you'll find the big chain Auchan or the more upmarket Perekrestok. A loaf of bread will cost around ₽50, and a dozen eggs will cost about ₽109.

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