Highlights
- Guided by experts sharing stories of courage, strategy, and sacrifice from both sides of the conflict.
- Pay respects at cemeteries where soldiers from different nations are laid to rest.
- Experience the natural beauty of the Gallipoli Peninsula, including its coastline and hills.
- Explore key World War I battlefields and learn about the Gallipoli Campaign's impact on history.
Inclusions
- Pick ups and drop offs at your hotels
- Ferry tickets on the Dardanelles
- Proffessional English speaking tour guide on the tour
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Land transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Optional Troy day tours
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
Gallipoli Day Tour from Canakkale
10:30 – 11:00 AM: Hotel pick-up from the Canakkale region and transfer to the ferry station. (Pick-up times vary based on hotel location.)
11:30 AM: Ferry ride across the Dardanelles and transfer to a local restaurant for lunch.
12:55: Begin the Gallipoli Tour.
13:00: Drive to Anzac Cove.
Gallipoli Tour Highlights:
- Anzac Cove: The landing site of the ANZAC troops during the Gallipoli campaign.
- Brighton Beach: The original intended landing site, known for its calm waters.
- Beach Cemetery: Resting place of John Simpson, the iconic “man with the donkey.”
- Ariburnu Cemetery: A serene site with graves of soldiers who fell during the campaign.
- Kabatepe Museum: Displays of artifacts and stories from the Gallipoli battlefields.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Preserved Turkish and ANZAC trenches and tunnels.
- ANZAC Commemorative Site: A tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ANZAC soldiers.
- Courtney’s & Steele’s Post Cemetery: Memorial site for those who fought in the posts.
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial: Honoring Australian soldiers who served in Gallipoli.
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial: Dedicated to New Zealand soldiers and their efforts.
- Quinn’s Post: A vital strategic point during the campaign.
- Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial: In memory of the heroic Turkish soldiers.
- Sergeant Mehmet Turkish Memorial: Tribute to Sergeant Mehmet and his bravery.
- Walker’s Ridge Cemetery: Commemorating soldiers who fought on this steep ridge.
- The Nek: A poignant battlefield known for its tragic charge.
- Baby 700: An elevated site crucial during the battles.
- Respect to Mehmetçik Memorial: Symbolizing mutual respect between opposing forces.
- Battleship Hill & Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters: Key locations in the Turkish defense.
17:30: End of the Gallipoli Tour and transfer to Eceabat ferry station. Then, ferry ride back across the Dardanelles to Canakkale.
Around 18:00: Arrive at Canakkale ferry station and transfer to your hotel.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you enjoyed your Gallipoli experience!
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