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Gallipoli Half Day Tour from Canakkale

Gallipoli Half Day Tour from Canakkale

5.0(11)
Operates Daily – No Minimum Participants
11:45 - 17:00
Small Group
3 guide languages
10 Attractions

What you'll experience

Already in Canakkale with only an afternoon free? Five focused hours cover the essential ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair stops with a licensed guide and Canakkale hotel transfers. The Gallipoli half day tour is built for tight schedules that still deserve a proper battlefield visit on the peninsula.

Crossing via Eceabat, the guided walk reaches Brighton Beach and Shrapnel Valley, then takes in Johnston's Jolly, the Nek and the Turkish Memorial, covering remembrance on both sides. The return reaches Canakkale in the late afternoon, which fits travellers arriving by ferry or keeping their morning for other plans.

In your price

Already covered for you

  • Lunch
  • All entrance feeson the itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Licensed guide
  • Transport during the tour
Taxes and service fees includedTÜRSAB licence 6250 · Since 2009

You just enjoy the trip, we take care of the rest.

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Your day

Tour Itinerary

  • Lunch included
  • Guide included
  • Transfers included
  • Entry fees included
  • Transport included

Battlefield Memorial Route from Canakkale

Hotel pickup in Canakkale, transfer via Eceabat, a guided battlefield route, and return to Canakkale in the late afternoon.

  1. 10:30

    Pick up from your hotel in Canakkale.

    Our team picks you up in Canakkale and transfers you toward Eceabat for the Gallipoli afternoon program.

    Pickup time may change according to hotel location.

  2. 11:00

    Start the Gallipoli battlefield route.

    After the transfer stage, your guide begins the half-day battlefield visit across the memorial areas and key viewpoints.

  3. 12:30

    Lunch at a local restaurant.

    Lunch is included and will be served at a local restaurant during the program.

    Drinks are extra.

  4. Gallipoli Battlefield Tour Route · 11 stops 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

  5. Gallipoli Battlefield Areas

    Eight months of brutal fighting in 1915 turned this quiet Aegean peninsula into a defining chapter of modern history.

  6. Brighton Beach

    Soldiers landing on Brighton Beach in 1915 had no cover except the pre-dawn darkness and a few metres of sand.

  7. Beach Cemetery

    Barely a hundred metres from the shore, Beach Cemetery is one of Gallipoli's most affecting stops simply because of its location.

  8. ANZAC Cove

    Recognized worldwide as the symbolic heart of the ANZAC story, this quiet cove draws pilgrims from across the Southern Hemisphere.

  9. Ari Burnu

    Just north of ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu is where soldiers first scrambled ashore, disoriented and already under fire from the cliffs.

  10. Lone Pine Cemetery

    Visitors from Australia and New Zealand often spend longer at Lone Pine than anywhere else on the battlefield, reading every headstone they pass.

  11. Johnston's Jolly

    Walking the reconstructed trenches at Johnston's Jolly, you understand immediately why both sides used periscopes rather than looking over the parapet.

  12. Shrapnel Valley

    Shrapnel Valley cemetery sits in the same gully where thousands of soldiers moved up and down the line through eight months of fighting.

  13. Turkish Memorial

    Dominating a hillside above the battlefield, the Turkish Memorial is visible from many points across the Gallipoli peninsula.

  14. The Nek

    Visitors to the Nek often struggle to comprehend how such a small piece of ground could have produced such enormous casualties so quickly.

  15. Chunuk Bair

    New Zealand's primary Gallipoli memorial sits at Chunuk Bair, commemorating the Wellington Infantry Battalion and the August 1915 offensive.

  16. 17:00

    Tour ends and transfer back to Canakkale.

    At the end of the battlefield route, you are transferred back to your hotel in Canakkale.

Tour Services

What's Included

Clear scope of services for the Gallipoli Half Day Tour from Canakkale

Includes

Services covered in your tour package

  • Pick up and drop off from central Canakkale hotels
  • Transportation during the tour
  • Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • All entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Lunch
  • All necessary land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes and service charges

Excludes

Services not covered by the package price

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks at lunch

Highlights

Can you really see Gallipoli in half a day?

  • Six hours cover all ten key memorial sites from Brighton Beach to Chunuk Bair without turning the visit into a rushed photo dash across the peninsula.
  • Afternoon departure fits around ferry arrivals and morning plans so travelers passing through Canakkale can add the battlefield without losing another full day.
  • Expert guided storytelling brings each trench and headstone to life with campaign context that turns scattered ruins into a coherent narrative you will remember.
  • Both Allied and Turkish remembrance points are included giving the route historical balance that deeper Gallipoli tours also follow.
  • Round-trip Canakkale hotel transfers remove all logistics so you step out of your hotel and step into the ANZAC landscape with zero planning required.

Short on time but long on curiosity -- pair this afternoon on the battlefield with a morning Troy day tour from Canakkale, or see both legends together on the Troy and Gallipoli tour.

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Good to know

Before you book

  • The tour starts with pick-up from your hotel in Canakkale or from the Tourist Info Office near the ferry terminal if your hotel is outside the pick-up zone.
  • This route runs in the afternoon and is designed for travelers who want Gallipoli without using a full extra day.
  • Comfortable footwear is recommended because several stops include walking across memorial grounds and uneven battlefield terrain.
  • The guide provides both battlefield history and memorial context throughout the route.
  • Vegetarian meal options are available. Please let us know your dietary preferences in advance.
  • 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 tour

What time does this tour start and end?

It starts at 11:45 and ends at about 17:00.

Is hotel pick-up included?

Yes. Included: Pick up and drop off from central Canakkale hotels.

Are meals included?

Included: Lunch. Not included: Drinks at lunch.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Included: All entrance fees as per the itinerary.

What will you see on this tour?

Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly, Shrapnel Valley, Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Chunuk Bair.

What is the difference between the Gallipoli Half Day Tour from Canakkale and the Troy and Gallipoli Full Day Tour From Canakkale?

Compared with this tour, the Troy and Gallipoli Full Day Tour From Canakkale (another route): visits Troy Ancient City and Dardanelles Ferry Crossing; 3 hours longer; starts at 08:30 instead of 11:45. From €158 per person (€82 more than this tour).

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.
More answers:Cancellation, Refunds & Changes

Guest Feedback

Gallipoli Half Day Tour from Canakkale reviews

5.011 reviews

the attention to detail was impressive. Anzac Cove at dawn was so emotional. our driver was very professional. Big thanks to Can for making this special. So worth it.

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Freddie R.

Wow just wow. Go book this now.

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Thiago B.

Half day was enough to see the key Gallipoli sites from Canakkale. Crossed the Dardanelles by ferry which was cool in itself. Visited Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and the main memorials. Our guide covered the key battles and stories efficiently. Very emotional even in half a day. Good option if you dont have a full day.

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Lena D.

the air conditioned bus was a lifesaver in the heat. already told all my friends about this. as someone with family who served here this was deeply personal. We had the best time.

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Adaeze E.

This tour was fire honestly!!

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Zoe Y.

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