Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul
Gallipoli Day Trip From Istanbul
Visit Gallipoli from Istanbul in one day. Explore ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Turkish memorials with expert guides. A moving and unforgettable experience.
Tour Overview
Step back in time on a meaningful day trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli, where history lives through memorials, battlefields, and silence.
- One full day, round-trip from Istanbul — no need to arrange your own transport or logistics.
- Visit legendary sites like ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, The Nek, and Turkish Memorials with expert commentary.
- Walk through preserved trenches and understand both ANZAC and Turkish perspectives of the Gallipoli Campaign.
- Travel in comfort with modern vehicles, lunch included, and hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Perfect for history lovers and those seeking a deeply emotional and educational experience.
Honor the past. Understand the legacy. Let Gallipoli speak to your heart — in just one unforgettable day.
Tour Itinerary
06:00 – 07:00 ─ You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul. (Exact time will be confirmed after your booking.)
Transfer to Eceabat (Gallipoli region) via comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
12:30 ─ Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat, just before the battlefield visit begins.
13:00 ─ Depart for the Gallipoli Battlefield area to begin the guided tour.
- Brighton Beach: The site where the ANZAC troops intended to land. It offers insight into the landing conditions during WWI.
- Beach Cemetery: A solemn site containing the graves of many Allied soldiers, including John Simpson — the man with the donkey.
- ANZAC Cove: The actual landing spot of the ANZAC troops on 25 April 1915. A place of deep significance for Australians and New Zealanders.
- Ari Burnu: A rugged area where intense battles occurred; now home to commemorative monuments and memorials.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: One of the major Australian memorials on the peninsula, marking fierce trench warfare.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Preserved Turkish and Allied trenches; a chance to see how close the enemies were during the conflict.
- Shrapnel Valley: A strategic and heavily contested area during the Gallipoli campaign, now home to multiple cemeteries.
- Turkish Memorial: A powerful site that honors the Turkish soldiers and includes the famous words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
- The Nek: A narrow ridge and critical battle zone where many soldiers lost their lives in a failed assault.
- Chunuk Bair: The highest point captured by the ANZACs and a defining moment of the campaign, offering panoramic views.
17:00 ─ The Gallipoli day tour ends.
Transfer back to Istanbul begins.
22:00 ─ Arrival at your hotel in Istanbul.
End of the service.
What's Included
Included
- Pick up and drop off from the 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 at the lunch
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Pick-up time from hotels is between 06:00 – 07:00 depending on location; exact time is shared according to your hotel's location.
- The tour includes round-trip transportation between Istanbul and Gallipoli by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat is included. Beverages are extra.
- The tour is led by a licensed, English-speaking guide with deep historical knowledge.
- Tour runs in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please bring your passport or ID in case of security checkpoints along the route.
More Details
Your journey begins early in the morning, departing from Istanbul toward the quiet hills of the Gallipoli Peninsula. As the city fades behind, the purpose of the day becomes clear — this is a visit not just to a destination, but to a turning point in history.
Your first stop is Brighton Beach, followed by the solemn shores of ANZAC Cove. As you walk among the rows of headstones at Lone Pine Cemetery, your guide shares the stories of the young soldiers who left everything behind.
You continue through the now-silent battlefields of Johnston’s Jolly and The Nek, standing where opposing trenches were once separated by mere meters. The tour offers a balanced perspective, honoring both ANZAC troops and Turkish defenders.
The final moments are spent at the powerful Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair, where the views are wide, but the mood remains deeply personal. After lunch and a moment of reflection, you return to Istanbul — changed, moved, and informed.
This is not just a battlefield tour. It’s a day of remembrance, connection, and historical clarity — all in the land where it happened.
Everything about this tour was perfectly planned. The transportation was comfortable, and the guide was exceptional. Learning about the Gallipoli campaign while standing on the actual battlefields was surreal. The cemeteries and memorials were incredibly moving. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Turkey!
This tour was a powerful journey through history. Walking through Gallipoli’s battlefields made me truly appreciate the bravery of the soldiers. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared stories that brought history to life. The ANZAC Cove was particularly moving, with its peaceful yet haunting atmosphere. The transportation and itinerary were well-organized. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Turkey!
This was one of the most profound experiences of my travels. Standing where history was made gave me chills. The guide explained everything in a respectful and informative way. The landscapes were beautiful, making it hard to imagine the horrors of war. It was a day I’ll never forget!
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Turkey. Gallipoli is a place of great historical importance, and this tour captured it perfectly. The guide was informative, sharing both historical details and personal stories of the soldiers. Seeing the trenches and battlefields up close was an unforgettable experience. The memorials were well-maintained and deeply moving. It was a day of learning, reflection, and appreciation...
The Gallipoli tour was an incredible journey through history. I learned so much about the significance of the battles fought here. The guide provided detailed explanations that made the experience truly meaningful. Walking through the cemeteries was an emotional moment. The scenic beauty of the area was a striking contrast to its history. This tour is an absolute must for anyone interested in military history!
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