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1 Night Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

1 Night Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

4.9(9)
Operates Daily – No Minimum Participants
2 Days
Istanbul → CanakkaleRoute map
Small Group
3 guide languages

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Day by day
  1. 1IstanbulStart · Day 1Tour bus
  2. 2Gallipoli1 night · Canakkale · Days 1–2
1 hotel night

What you'll experience

Gallipoli's ridgelines and landing coves deserve more than a rushed afternoon. A 1-night Gallipoli tour from Istanbul gives the battlefields a full guided day, then adds a hotel night in Canakkale so you can absorb the peninsula's weight before moving on. ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair all get the time they deserve.

Brighton Beach and the Beach Cemetery open the route, which then passes Shrapnel Valley, Johnston's Jolly and the Nek, with a stop at the Turkish Memorial. The package ends after breakfast with check-out in Canakkale, onward travel not included, which suits travellers continuing to Troy or making their own onward plans.

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Already covered for you

  • 1 hotel night
  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Entrance feeson the itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Licensed guide
Taxes and service fees includedTÜRSAB licence 6250 · Since 2009

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Day by day

2-Day Turkey Itinerary: Istanbul and Gallipoli

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Day 1:Drive to Gallipoli & Battlefield Tour

  • Lunch included
  • Accommodation included
  • Bus tickets included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Transfers included

Morning departure from Istanbul, road to Eceabat, guided Gallipoli battlefield route, lunch included, and overnight in Canakkale.

  • Gallipoli Battlefield Areas
  • Brighton Beach
  • Beach Cemetery
  • ANZAC Cove
  • Ari Burnu
  • Lone Pine Cemetery
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  1. 06:00-07:00 - Pick up from your Istanbul hotel.

    The route starts with hotel pickup in Istanbul. Leaving early keeps the road section practical and ensures the battlefield visit begins at a comfortable pace.

    Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

  2. 12:30 - Lunch in Eceabat.

    Before entering the Gallipoli memorial area, the group stops for lunch in Eceabat. The break keeps the afternoon fully focused on the battlefield route.

    Lunch is included. Drinks are not included.

  3. 13:00 - Begin the guided Gallipoli visit.

    From Eceabat, your licensed guide leads the route through the peninsula, covering both ANZAC and Turkish perspectives on the campaign. The geography and the tactical decisions make far more sense when seen on the ground.

Gallipoli Battlefield Tour Route

Gallipoli Battlefield Areas → Brighton Beach → Beach Cemetery → ANZAC Cove → Ari Burnu → Lone Pine Cemetery → Johnston's Jolly → Shrapnel Valley → Turkish Memorial → The Nek → Chunuk Bair

Briefing

  • Gallipoli Battlefield Areas: Step onto one of WWI's most consequential fronts, where the ANZAC campaign reshaped three nations forever.

  • Brighton Beach: ANZAC troops waded ashore here in the early hours of April 25, 1915, facing steep scrub-covered cliffs from the water.

  • Beach Cemetery: Positioned just metres from the shoreline, Beach Cemetery holds 391 graves of Allied soldiers who fell in the earliest fighting.

  • ANZAC Cove: On April 25, 1915, around 16,000 Allied troops came ashore on this narrow crescent beach, marking the start of the Gallipoli campaign.

  • Ari Burnu: Ari Burnu headland marks the northernmost point of ANZAC Cove and the precise spot where Allied troops first touched Gallipoli soil.

  • Lone Pine Cemetery: Lone Pine is Australia's most sacred site outside its own borders, commemorating over 4,900 casualties from just four days of fighting.

  • Johnston's Jolly: Johnston's Jolly shows just how close the front lines really were, with ANZAC and Ottoman trenches only metres apart at some points.

  • Shrapnel Valley: Soldiers nicknamed this gully Shrapnel Valley because crossing it during daylight meant running through constant artillery and shrapnel fire from Ottoman guns.

  • Turkish Memorial: Built to honour the Ottoman soldiers who defended Gallipoli, this memorial carries Ataturk's famous words of reconciliation to Allied families worldwide.

  • The Nek: On August 7, 1915, Australian Light Horsemen charged across this narrow ridge into machine-gun fire in four waves, losing over 230 men in minutes.

  • Chunuk Bair: At 261 metres, Chunuk Bair is the highest captured point of the Gallipoli campaign and home to New Zealand's main battlefield memorial.

  1. 17:00 - Overnight stay in Canakkale.

    When the Gallipoli visit ends, the group continues to the hotel in Canakkale. The overnight stay makes the package calmer than an immediate three-hour drive back to Istanbul.

    Accommodation is included.

Day 2:Breakfast & Canakkale Check-Out

  • Breakfast included

Hotel breakfast, check-out in Canakkale, and end of the package, onward travel is not included unless requested separately.

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  1. Morning - Breakfast at the hotel.

    Hotel breakfast is included. After eating, check out from the hotel and the tour services conclude here in Canakkale.

    Breakfast is included.

  2. After breakfast - Check out from the hotel.

    The standard package concludes with hotel check-out in Canakkale. The format stays flexible for travelers continuing toward Troy or other westbound destinations.

    Return to Istanbul is not included.

  1. End of trip - Tour services end after hotel check-out.

    Any return to Istanbul or additional onward transfer can be arranged separately in advance.

Tour Services

What's Included

Clear scope of services for the 1 Night Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul

Includes

Services covered in your tour package

  • Pickup from central Istanbul hotels and transfer to the Gallipoli peninsula
  • 1 night accommodation in Canakkale with breakfast
  • Lunch during the Gallipoli visit
  • Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • All necessary land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees and local taxes as per the itinerary

Excludes

Services not covered by the package price

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunch
  • Dinner in Canakkale
  • Return transfer to Istanbul (can be arranged separately at extra cost)

Where you'll stay

Hotels on this tour

1 hotel night: Canakkale 1. Choose the hotel class that suits your comfort and budget; you can change it when you book.

  • Canakkale · 1 night

    Crowded House Hotel, Anzac Hotel+ 1 more

Per person in a double room. Hotels are confirmed after booking, subject to availability.

Highlights

What Does the Overnight Format Change?

  • The full ANZAC route without time pressure, Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, the Nek, and Chunuk Bair, covered properly at the pace each site deserves.
  • A night in Canakkale after the battlefield gives the experience room to settle rather than blurring on a long drive straight back to Istanbul.
  • The tour ends in Canakkale, not Istanbul, your second morning stays open for Troy, the ferry, or your own onward planning westbound.
  • Lunch, guide, hotel, and all land transport included so the short format stays practical from the moment you leave Istanbul.

If you plan to continue toward the Aegean coast, our 1-night Troy tour from Istanbul covers the ancient city just 30 kilometres from Canakkale, a natural second chapter.
For a different region of Turkey entirely, a 2-day Cappadocia tour from Istanbul pairs well on either end of this trip.

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Good to know

Before you book

  • The package ends after hotel check-out in Canakkale on the second day. Tour services do not include the return journey to Istanbul unless arranged separately in advance.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Gallipoli involves extended outdoor walking on uneven memorial grounds, slopes, and gravel paths.
  • Vegetarian meal options are available at lunch. Please notify us of any dietary preferences in advance.
  • This package works especially well for travelers planning to continue toward Troy or the Aegean coast after Canakkale.
  • Pick-up times may vary depending on your hotel location and seasonal conditions.
Available Languages:EnglishTour Types:GroupPrivatePrices may vary depending on the selected language and tour type.

FAQ

Questions about this 2-day tour

Where does this tour start and end?

It starts in Istanbul and ends in Canakkale.

How do we travel between the cities?

By our transfers and tour vehicles. The route map above shows every leg.

Where do we stay overnight?

1 hotel night in Canakkale. Under Hotels on this tour you can see the hotels of each class.

In which languages is the tour guided?

Guides are available in English.

Does this tour depart every day?

Yes, it departs daily and there is no minimum number of participants.

Can I change the itinerary or add days?

Yes. Our AI trip planner starts from this route: add days, swap cities or change hotels and see the new price at once. For anything else, send us a request.
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Guest Feedback

1 Night Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul reviews

4.99 reviews

We were nervous about booking online but everything was exactly as described. as someone with family who served here this was deeply personal. already told all my friends about this. hearing both Turkish and ANZAC perspectives was eye-opening. walking where the soldiers fought gave me chills. Our guide Mehmet deserves special mention - genuinely passionate and so fun to be around. everything was perfectly organized. Already reccomending this to everyone I know.

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Hyunwoo R.

Magnifique!! Vraiment incroyable.

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Isabela D.

Really moving experience at Gallipoli. Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair - our guide told the stories so well that several people in the group were in tears. Staying overnight meant we could visit at sunset which was incredibly powerfull. The hotel in Canakkale was basic but clean. Worth every minute.

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Sabine F.

the Blue Mosque was stunning inside. I want to specifically thank Burak who made this experience truly memorable. the transport was comfortable and clean. Ive been to 35 countries and Turkey is now in my top 3. as someone with family who served here this was deeply personal. the city views from Galata Tower were amazing. worth every penny. Already reccomending this to everyone I know.

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Aylin Q.

the 57th Regiment memorial was incredibly touching. the attention to detail was impressive. we felt so well taken care of. Hagia Sophia is massive and beautifull. Highly suggest this one.

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Ivan A.

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