Highlights
- Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula
- Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops
- Pause to reflect at the Commonwealth cemeteries
- Travel by comfortable, reconfigured minibus
Description
Take a trip into the past on a full-day tour of Gallipoli from Istanbul, traveling by air-conditioned minibus to the battlefields and war memorials of the ANZAC campaign of the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I.
Depart Istanbul early in the morning, stopping en route for refreshments ( Breakfast served at own expense ) Upon arrival on the Gallipoli Peninsula, after the lunch your tour will focus on the ANZAC sector of the infamous battlefields. Stop at 11 different points of interest to learn more about the fateful events of the Australian and New Zealand troops, including ANZAC Cove where the troops first landed and set up base.
Go to Beach Cemetery, where many of the soldiers who died during the Battle of Gallipoli were buried. Pause to reflect at the Lone Pine Memorial, one of 5 memorials on the peninsula that commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave. Visit the battlefields of The Nek and Chunuk Bair, where experienced guides will paint a picture that brings the war to life.
Then, return to Istanbul by comfortable minibus for a hotel drop off and the end of the tour services.
Includes
Round-trip transportation between Istanbul and Eceabat by air-conditioned minibus
Fully guided Gallipoli tour
English-speaking guide
Restaurant lunch
Excludes
Breakfast and dinner
Drinks during meals
Tips
Important Information
- Please wear comfortable shoes in all seasons, and bring a hat and sun screen in the summer. Bring a raincoat in autumn, and warm clothes in winter
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
