Highlights

Convenient Transfers: Enjoy seamless hotel pickup and drop-off, making the journey hassle-free and comfortable.
Immersive Storytelling: Hear captivating accounts of bravery, sacrifice, and camaraderie that bring the history of Gallipoli to life.
Comprehensive Itinerary: Cover key sites of the Gallipoli Campaign in a single day, offering a deep understanding of this pivotal chapter in history.
Rich Historical Experience: Visit iconic WWI battlefields and memorials, including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine, while learning their significance from expert guides.

Inclusions

Pick up and drop off at your Hotel
Guiding Service During the Tour
Entrance Fees to the sights
Lunch at the local restaurant
Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
Parking and Road tolls
Local Taxes

Exclusions

Personal Expenses
Breakfast
Drinks at the lunch
Dinner
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 Istanbul: A Journey Through History

Step back in time and explore the historic battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula with this Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this full-day guided tour takes you to the significant sites of the Gallipoli Campaign, offering insight into the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers during World War I.

Itinerary: Gallipoli Day Tour

Early Morning – Hotel Pickup and Departure

6:00 – 7:15 AM: Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your Istanbul hotel in areas such as Taksim, and Sultanahmet.
Travel through Tekirdağ and Keşan, stopping for breakfast (not included).

Late Morning – Arrival in Eceabat

11:45 AM: Arrive in Eceabat, a charming town on the Gallipoli Peninsula, and enjoy a delicious lunch before the tour.

Afternoon – Guided Gallipoli Tour

12:45 PM: Embark on a guided tour of Gallipoli’s most important sites:
- ANZAC Cove: The landing site of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
- Brighton Beach: Initially intended as the main landing point.
- Beach Cemetery: Final resting place of many soldiers, including John Simpson.
- Kabatepe and Arıburnu Cemetery: Memorial sites honoring those who served.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Explore Turkish and ANZAC trenches and tunnels.
- Lone Pine Memorial and Chunuk Bair Memorial: Commemorating Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
- Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial and Sergeant Mehmet Memorial: Honoring the bravery of Turkish forces.
- The Nek, Walker’s Ridge, and Baby 700: Key battlegrounds during the campaign.

Your guide will provide detailed insights and stories about the soldiers and events that shaped the Gallipoli Campaign.

Evening – Return to Istanbul

5:30 PM: Conclude the tour and begin the journey back to Istanbul.
8:00 PM: Stop for personal needs along the way.
10:00 – 10:30 PM: Arrive in Istanbul and enjoy a hassle-free drop-off at your hotel.