Highlights
- Expert Local Guide – Gain deep insights into Gallipoli's history with a knowledgeable private guide.
- Flexible Private Transportation – Enjoy a comfortable journey with the option to stop and rest as needed.
- Customizable Itinerary – Spend as much time as you like at each historic site.
- Convenient Hotel Transfers – Private round-trip travel from your Istanbul hotel included.
Inclusions
- Private pick-up and drop-off in Istanbul for the tour
- Private vehicle and private driver on the tour
- Private Professional English-speaking local guide
- Private Gallipoli tour
- Entrance fees to the various sights on the program
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at the lunch
- Breakfast & 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
Private Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul
Morning Departure
- 07:30: Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Istanbul in a private car with a professional driver.
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula via Tekirdag, Kesan, and Eceabat. The private vehicle allows for comfortable travel and the flexibility to stop and rest whenever needed.
Lunch Break
- 12:30: Arrive in Eceabat, where you will have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Experience regional flavors while preparing for the immersive history tour ahead.
Guided Gallipoli Private Tour (Starts at 13:30)
Meet your knowledgeable guide and embark on a deep dive into the Gallipoli Peninsula’s history, visiting:
- Landing Areas: Walk along Anzac Cove and Brighton Beach (intended landing site).
- Memorials:
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial.
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
- Respect to Mehmetcik Memorial, honoring the sacrifices of Turkish soldiers.
- Cemeteries: Pay tribute at Beach Cemetery (including the grave of John Simpson), Ariburnu Cemetery, Walker’s Ridge Cemetery, and more.
- Battle Sites:
- Johnston’s Jolly (explore trenches and tunnels used by ANZAC and Turkish forces).
- The Nek and Baby 700, key locations of intense battle.
- Battleship Hill, where Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s headquarters were located.
- Additional Sites: Visit Kabatepe, Sergeant Mehmet Turkish Memorial, and Courtney’s & Steele’s Post Cemetery for a broader understanding of the campaign.
Your private guide will provide fascinating stories and insights at each site, ensuring a personalized and meaningful experience.
Evening Return
- 17:30: Conclude your Gallipoli private tour.
- 18:00: Depart from Eceabat and enjoy a relaxing drive back to Istanbul.
- 22:00: Arrive at your hotel in Istanbul for a convenient drop-off.
We hope this unforgettable journey leaves you with lasting memories of bravery and sacrifice. We look forward to welcoming you on more enriching tours!
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