Gallipoli Tour
Full Day WWI Battlefield Experience from Istanbul

Discover the poignant history of the Gallipoli Campaign on this moving full-day tour from Istanbul. Visit key WWI battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries while learning about the heroic stories of ANZAC, Turkish, and Allied forces who fought in this pivotal campaign that shaped modern Turkey and the ANZAC legend.

About this activity

Tour Overview

Discover the poignant history of the Gallipoli Campaign on this moving full-day tour from Istanbul. Visit key WWI battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries while learning about the heroic stories of ANZAC, Turkish, and Allied forces who fought in this pivotal campaign that shaped modern Turkey and the ANZAC legend.

Tour Highlights

The tour begins with early morning departure to the Gallipoli Peninsula, starting at the historic ANZAC Cove landing site. Visit the Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery, the strategic Chunuk Bair Memorial, and the 57th Regiment Cemetery honoring Turkish heroes. Explore original battlefield trenches while learning stories of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's leadership and tales of courage and humanity in warfare. The day includes traditional Turkish lunch in Eceabat and visits to multiple national memorials with panoramic views over the peninsula.

Tour Program

Early morning hotel pick-up from Istanbul
ANZAC Cove historic landing site visit
Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery tribute
Chunuk Bair Memorial strategic hilltop
57th Regiment Cemetery Turkish heroes
Original battlefield trenches exploration
Stories of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk leadership
Traditional Turkish lunch in Eceabat
Tales of courage and humanity in warfare
Multiple national memorials visit
Panoramic views over peninsula
Evening return to Istanbul hotels

What is included?

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Professional English speaking licensed guide
Traditional Turkish lunch in Eceabat
All entrance fees to memorial sites and cemeteries
Transportation in comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Respectful guided tour of all major battlefield sites

What is not included?

Personal expenses
Drinks during lunch
Memorial wreaths or flowers (available for purchase)
Souvenirs and shopping
Tips for guide and driver
Travel insurance
Additional meals beyond lunch

Important Information

Very long day with early departure and late return. Extensive walking on uneven battlefield terrain required. Comfortable walking shoes essential. Respectful behavior required at memorial sites and cemeteries. Photography allowed but respectful conduct expected. Weather can be windy due to coastal location. Children 0-2 years old: Free of charge. Emotional content - tour deals with themes of war and sacrifice. Rest stops provided during long journey.