Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul

Full-Day Historical Battlefield Tour

Experience one of the most moving and historically significant sites in modern history on this full-day tour to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit the memorials, trenches, and battlefields where thousands of soldiers fought and fell during World War I’s infamous Gallipoli Campaign. Early Departure from Istanbul Begin the day with an early morning departure from Istanbul.

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through the scenic Thracian countryside toward the Dardanelles Strait. Arrival in Gallipoli – Eceabat Region Upon arrival in Eceabat, meet your local battlefield guide and prepare for a day of reflection, remembrance, and discovery.

Lunch Break (Included)

Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant near the Gallipoli National Park area before starting the guided portion of your tour. Guided Gallipoli Battlefield Tour Visit the key sites of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) sector, each rich with emotional and historical significance:
• Anzac Cove – Where the ANZAC troops first landed on April 25, 1915
• Ari Burnu Cemetery – One of the earliest cemeteries established in the region
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery – Dedicated to the Australian soldiers who fell in the campaign
• Johnston’s Jolly – See preserved trenches and gain insight into trench warfare
• The Nek – A narrow ridge where intense fighting took place between ANZAC and Ottoman troops
• Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial – Commemorating the New Zealand soldiers and their vital role during the campaign

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide historical context, personal stories, and reflections to help you fully understand the bravery and tragedy of the Gallipoli campaign.

Return to Istanbul

After the tour, begin the journey back to Istanbul. Arrive in the evening with a deeper appreciation of this powerful chapter in history.