Guided Tours

Guided Day Tour of Gallipoli with Round-Trip Transfers from Istanbul

Gallipoli Peninsula landscape with historical monuments on a day tour from Istanbul.

Gallipoli battlefield tour with memorials and scenic views, day trip from Istanbul.

Gallipoli battlefield memorial with tour group, Day Tour of Gallipoli from Istanbul.

Pay homage to the fallen heroes of the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I on a guided tour of the battlefields of the Dardanelles Straits.

Highlights

Learn about the infamous war campaign of the ANZAC troops on a guided visit to Gallipoli with round-trip transfers from Istanbul.
Stop for lunch – included in your ticket – before you visit ANZAC Cove where the Australian and New Zealand troops first landed and set up base.
Stop by the Lone Pine Memorial, which commemorates former British Empire servicemen, followed by a visit to the battlefields of the Nek and Chunuk Bair.
Did you know? ANZAC has become a powerful symbol of national identity and military heritage for both Australia and New Zealand.

Inclusions

Full-day ANZAC tour
Round-trip transfers from Istanbul
Expert English-speaking guide
Entry to attraction areas
Soft beverages on board minibus
Restaurant lunch at the Grand Eceabat Hotel (fish & chips, or schnitzel)

Exclusions

Drinks during lunch
Open buffet breakfast (available at an additional cost).

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

Journey Through the History Battlefields of Gallipoli

Departing from Istanbul early in the morning, this tour will take you to some of the most significant locations of the Gallipoli Campaign. Arrive in Eceabat, where you can savor lunch with panoramic views of the Dardanelles landscape. Your English-speaking guide will then take you to several battle areas, war memorials, and cemeteries.

In-Depth Visits to the Memorials

Learn about the soldiers from the British Empire, supported by French troops, to be joined at Ariburnu by the ANZACs of the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps. Highlights of your tour include the Ariburnu Cemetery and ANZAC Commemorative Site, and the Turkish Canon Batteries. The landing beach at ANZAC Cove, which served as the main base for the Australian and New Zealand troops, is also on the itinerary. Discover where ANZAC legend John Simpson Kirkpatrick is buried and pay your respects at memorials erected to commemorate the fallen like the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

Itinerary

Kilitbahir Fortress
Turkish Canon Batteries
Brighton Beach
Beach Cemetery (the grave of John Simpson)
ANZAC Cove
Ariburnu Cemetery
ANZAC Commemorative Site
Mehmetcik Memorial Statue
Lone Pine Australian Memorial
Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and ANZAC trenches and tunnels)
Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery
The Nek
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Please note that the European side of Istanbul and the hotels in the city center (Sultanahmet, Laleli, Topkap, Aksaray, Taksim, Sirkeci, and Sişli) are the only places where pick-up and drop-off are offered.
Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle. It's advised that you dress according to the season.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This applies to hotels on Istanbul's European side as well as hotels in the city center (Sultanahmet, Laleli, Topkapi, Aksaray, Taksim, Sirkeci, and işli).
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 30 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.