Full description
Discover the Gallipoli battlefields on a day trip from Istanbul, visiting the main Anzac memorials of World War I.
The day trip starts early in the morning with pickup from hotels in central Istanbul, from where the journey to the Gallipoli Peninsula begins, followed by lunch at a local restaurant before the tour gets underway.
The visit continues through the main sites of the Battle of Gallipoli, one of the most significant engagements of World War I. The route includes Anzac Cove and Ariburnu Cemetery, along with a tribute in front of the Mehmetçik statue and the Anzac Commemorative Site.
Other stops include Brighton Beach, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial, The Nek and Chunuk Bair (Conkbayırı), home to the New Zealand Memorial. The tour concludes with a visit to Beach Cemetery and Johnston's Jolly, where Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels are still preserved.
At the end of the day, transfer back to Istanbul, arriving at the hotel during the night. A deeply moving experience for those who wish to learn more closely about the history and legacy of this battle.
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Additional information
● When confirming the booking, it is mandatory to provide the hotel name and address and a mobile phone number for the main passenger, so the provider can contact them and arrange the exact pickup time
● Be ready at the hotel reception 20 minutes before the indicated pickup time
● Pickup takes place very early in the morning and the return to the hotel is at night, as this is a long full-day activity
● If the hotel is located outside the pickup area, the provider may indicate an alternative meeting point in front of Tamara Restaurant at 8:30 am
● Small-group experience with a maximum of 20 passengers
● This tour is conducted exclusively in English
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage of personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transfer from/to most hotels in the city centre
✔ Lunch
✔ Entrance fees to the sites included in the tour
✔ English-speaking guide
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
✖ Transfer to the alternative meeting point, in case the hotel is located outside the pickup area
✖ Drinks at lunch
✖ Optional gratuities
✖ Entrance tickets, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
Pickup from the reception of the hotel indicated by the passenger. When confirming the booking, the hotel details and a mobile phone number for the main passenger must be provided, as the provider will contact them directly the day before the activity to arrange and confirm the exact pickup time.