Gallipoli Tour Day Trip From Istanbul

4.5 (412)

Embark on a deeply moving and educational day trip from Istanbul to the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the echoes of World War I still resonate. This tour offers a unique opportunity to visit the most significant battlefields and memorials, allowing you to reflect on the sacrifices made during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Tour Highlights

  • Departure from Istanbul: Leave your centrally located hotel between 06:00 – 07:00 AM and begin your journey to Gallipoli.
  • Pick up areas: Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Taksim, Karakoy, Laleli, Aksaray
  • Arrival at Eceabat – Canakkale: Reach the historic site of Gallipoli around 12:15 PM
  • Traditional Lunch: Enjoy a delicious local meal at a traditional restaurant around 12:30 PM
  • Guided Visits (13:00 – 17:00): Explore significant historical sites, including:
    • Brighton Beach
    • Beach Cemetery
    • ANZAC Cove
    • Arıburnu Cemetery
    • ANZAC Commemorative Site
    • Respect for Mehmetçik Statue
    • Lone Pine Australian Memorial
    • Johnston’s Jolly (Trenches and Tunnels of Allied and Turkish forces)
    • Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
    • The Nek
    • Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
  • Departure to Istanbul: Leave Gallipoli at 17:00 and begin your journey back to Istanbul.
  • Drop-off in Istanbul: Arrive back at your centrally located hotel by 22:00.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip transportation from your centrally located hotel in Istanbul.
  • English-speaking professional guide throughout the tour.
  • Traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
  • All entrance fees to historical sites and memorials in the itinerary
  • Free pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel in Istanbul.

Exclusions

  • Drinks during lunch
  • Personal expenses or souvenirs
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver

This Gallipoli Tour offers a comprehensive and immersive experience, perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in history. Don’t miss the chance to walk the land where the courage and sacrifices of soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey shaped the course of the Great War.

Moving Day Trip

Long day from Istanbul, but the guide made history clear.

Moving day trip with good pacing

Long day, but the sites felt meaningful and the guide clear.

Respectful and informative day trip

Long day, but the guide's pacing kept things comfortable overall.

Thoughtful day out from Istanbul

As a first-time visitor, I found the long drive manageable and the pacing steady. The sites felt meaningful without being rushed, and the guide spoke clearly throughout. Lunch was simple but fine. I would have liked a little more time at a couple stops, yet the day fit nicely into plans.

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