Cape Helles & Anzac Gallipoli Tour from Canakkale
Gallipoli Cape Helles & Anzac Sectors Tour from Canakkale and Eceabat
Visit both Cape Helles and ANZAC sites in one day. Explore Gallipoli's historic WWI battlefields with expert guides, lunch and transfers included.
Tour Overview
Explore both southern and northern fronts of the Gallipoli Peninsula in a single day with our comprehensive Cape Helles & ANZAC Gallipoli Tour from Canakkale. This immersive journey offers deep insight into the tragic heroism of World War I, guiding you through the most iconic battlefields, cemeteries, and memorials of the Gallipoli campaign. Perfect for history lovers, military heritage enthusiasts, and cultural travelers seeking a meaningful experience.
Why Choose This Tour?
- Two battlefield zones in one day: Visit both Cape Helles and the ANZAC sector with one expertly guided tour.
- Expert English-speaking guides: Hear true stories of courage, strategy, and sacrifice from local historians.
- Key historical sites included: Walk through V Beach, ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair, and Kilitbahir Fortress.
- Convenient departures: Daily pick-up service from your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat.
- Authentic Turkish lunch: Enjoy a delicious local meal between the two parts of the tour.
- Emotional and educational: Gain a deeper understanding of Gallipoli’s impact on Turkish, Australian, and New Zealand identities.
- Small-group atmosphere: Travel comfortably and engage personally with your guide in a relaxed setting.
Join this full-day Gallipoli tour from Canakkale and return home with unforgettable memories, a deeper respect for history, and a stronger connection to the stories that shaped nations.
Tour Itinerary
08:30 am ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat by our professional tour team.
After a scenic drive along the Dardanelles coastline, we will begin the first part of our full-day Gallipoli tour.
The first part of the tour focuses on the Cape Helles region, located at the southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula and known for its strategic importance during the First World War.
You will visit the following Cape Helles sights:
- Kilitbahir Fortress: A majestic Ottoman-era fortress built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror to control the Dardanelles Strait.
- Turkish Canon Batteries: These restored coastal defense points played a vital role in resisting the Allied naval invasion.
- Achi Baba Hill: A commanding height that was the main objective of the Allied forces during the campaign but never captured.
- Turkish Memorial: A monument honoring the thousands of Ottoman soldiers who lost their lives defending their homeland.
- Morto Bay (S Beach): The landing site of the French forces during the campaign, now a peaceful coastal viewpoint.
- French Cemetery: Final resting place of over 15,000 French soldiers who perished during the Gallipoli landings.
- V Beach: One of the bloodiest landing zones for British troops, now marked by serene views and poignant silence.
- Overlook to V Beach from Turkish Perspective: A strategic hilltop offering an authentic look into the Ottoman defense line.
- Cape Helles Memorial: A towering British Commonwealth war memorial dedicated to 20,000 servicemen with no known grave.
- Lancashire Landing Cemetery: A peaceful burial site commemorating soldiers from the Lancashire regiments.
- Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery: A Commonwealth cemetery that includes the New Zealand Memorial to the Missing.
- Alcitepe Village: A traditional Turkish village located in the heart of the Cape Helles battlefield zone.
Around midday, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant near the Gallipoli Peninsula.
After lunch, we begin the second part of the tour focusing on the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) sector, known for its historic and emotional landmarks.
The second part is the ANZAC Tour, exploring the landing zones and key battle areas from the April 25, 1915 assault.
You will visit the following ANZAC Gallipoli sights:
- Brighton Beach: A peaceful beach area once considered for the ANZAC landing site.
- Beach Cemetery: The final resting place of many ANZAC soldiers, including Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick.
- ANZAC Cove: The small cove where thousands of Australian and New Zealand troops landed under heavy fire.
- Ari Burnu Cemetery: A scenic cemetery located near ANZAC Cove, surrounded by pine trees and sea views.
- Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial: A major battle site and cemetery, known for the fierce hand-to-hand combat.
- Johnston’s Jolly: The former frontline trenches of both the Turkish and ANZAC troops, visible even today.
- View of Shrapnel Valley: A key supply route for ANZAC troops, often under shell fire.
- Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial: Dedicated to the heroic Ottoman regiment that defended against the ANZAC landing.
- The Nek and Walker’s Ridge: Sites of tragic and heroic charges, memorialized in literature and film.
- Chunuk Bair: The highest point captured by New Zealand forces, offering panoramic views and a moving memorial.
17:00 ─ The Cape Helles & ANZAC Gallipoli Tour ends.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat.
End of our service. Thank you for joining us on this unforgettable journey through history.
What's Included
Included
- Pick up and drop off from hotels
- Transportation on the tour
- English Speaking Licenced Tour guide
- Entrance Fee to the mentioned sights
- Lunch
- All necessary land transportation by A/C Touristical Vehicles
- Local Taxes
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks on the lunch
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Tour starts with hotel pick-up from Canakkale or Eceabat around 08:30.
- Professional English-speaking guide included throughout the tour.
- A traditional lunch at a local restaurant is included in the program.
More Details
Walk the hallowed ground where history, sacrifice, and heroism converge on our full-day Cape Helles & ANZAC Gallipoli Tour from Canakkale. From the moment you leave your hotel, you’re not just heading to a battlefield—you’re stepping into the heart of one of the most defining moments of the 20th century.
Your journey begins at the southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula, known as Cape Helles, where the winds still whisper stories of valor. Here, you’ll explore key World War I landmarks such as Kilitbahir Fortress, V Beach, Morto Bay, and the majestic Cape Helles Memorial, which honors thousands of soldiers with no known grave. As you stand on Achi Baba Hill, once fiercely fought over, the panoramic views paint a stark contrast to the battlefield’s somber past.
After a traditional Turkish lunch, the second chapter unfolds in the ANZAC sector—the landing site of the Australian and New Zealand forces on April 25, 1915. You’ll walk through sacred sites such as ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston’s Jolly, and the breathtaking summit of Chunuk Bair. Every step reveals another layer of the campaign’s brutality, courage, and brotherhood.
Led by expert guides, this tour doesn’t just recount facts—it immerses you in a story of endurance and remembrance. Ideal for history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and anyone wishing to understand the emotional core of Gallipoli, this journey is a tribute to those who fought and fell on both sides of the trenches.
Experience Gallipoli beyond the textbooks—feel the landscape, honor the memories, and return home deeply moved by what you’ve witnessed.
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