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Join a meaningful full-day guided tour to Gallipoli from Istanbul, visiting ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, and more. Learn about the heroes and history of WWI in this emotionally powerful battlefield tour. Includes round-trip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and expert commentary. Perfect for history lovers and cultural travelers alike.
Gallipoli Tour From Istanbul
Tour Style : Day Tour
Duration : Daily
Gallipoli Day Tour - Departure Information:
Departures:
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All year round – Guaranteed Departure
Itinerary Overview:
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Pick-up: Early morning from your hotel in Istanbul
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Travel: Journey to Gallipoli Peninsula by a comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
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Tour Duration: Full-day excursion
Tour Highlights:
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Kabatepe Museum
Explore a museum filled with historical artifacts and exhibits from the Gallipoli campaign. -
ANZAC Cove
Visit the landing site of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in 1915. -
Johnston’s Jolly
Walk through the remains of trenches and tunnels, giving you a sense of the conditions faced by soldiers. -
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Pay respects at the memorial dedicated to the fallen Australian soldiers. -
The Nek
A narrow ridge that saw fierce fighting during the campaign. -
Chunuk Bair
The New Zealand Memorial, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of New Zealand troops.
What’s Included:
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Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
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Professional English-speaking tour guide
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Fully guided Gallipoli tour
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All entrance fees to the sites visited
Highlights
Gallipoli Peninsula: Key WWI battlefield
ANZAC Cove: Site of the ANZAC landing
Lone Pine Memorial: Commemorating Australian and New Zealand soldiers
Chunuk Bair Memorial: New Zealand's memorial at Gallipoli
Turkish Memorial: Memorial honoring Turkish soldiers
Itinerary
Day 1: Full-Day Guided Tour to Gallipoli from Istanbul
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Istanbul, where you will board a comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking coach for the journey to the Gallipoli Peninsula. As you travel through the scenic countryside of northwestern Turkey, your professional English-speaking guide will provide an introduction to the historical significance of the region and the events of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I. Upon arrival, your guided tour starts with a visit to the Kabatepe Museum, where you will view personal belongings, photographs, and war relics that offer a poignant insight into the daily lives of soldiers. The tour then proceeds to ANZAC Cove, the exact location where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed in April 1915. Continue your journey through the battlefields with visits to Johnston’s Jolly, where you can walk among original trenches and tunnels, and then to Lone Pine, the Australian Memorial honoring thousands of fallen soldiers. The tour also takes you to The Nek, a narrow ridge that witnessed some of the fiercest fighting, and finally to Chunuk Bair, the New Zealand Memorial that commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of New Zealand troops during the campaign. Throughout the day, your guide will share powerful stories and historical context, bringing to life the heroism and hardship endured by soldiers on both sides. Following a late afternoon break, you will depart Gallipoli around 18:00 and begin your return journey to Istanbul. Arrival back in the city is expected around midnight, marking the end of a deeply moving and historically rich experience.
Includes & Excludes
Round-trip transport between Istanbul and Gallipoli
Fully guided Gallipoli tour with English-speaking guide
Lunch at a local restaurant
Entrance fees to all historical sites
Ferry fees and tolls
Drinks
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Optional activities
Gallery
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, solo travelers are welcome to join the tour. It’s a great opportunity to learn about this historical event while meeting fellow travelers.
Yes, there will be time to explore each memorial, but the guide will provide detailed explanations. You'll have some free time to walk around and reflect.
Gallipoli is famous for the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I, where Allied forces attempted to capture the Gallipoli Peninsula to open the Dardanelles strait. The campaign had a lasting impact on both Turkish and ANZAC history.
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