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Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul – ANZAC Battlefields

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Overview

Stand beside ANZAC Cove, pause at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, and discover the human stories behind Gallipoli’s trenches and memorials. With English guiding, return transport from Istanbul and lunch in Eceabat included, this full-day journey brings the landscape of 1915 into focus while allowing time for respectful remembrance.
  • Duration 14 Hours For activities that include transfer, transfer time is included.
  • Departure Location Istanbul
  • Language English
  • Tour typeDaily Tours Activities
  • Pick Up Place
    Pickup and return drop-off are included for eligible central hotels on Istanbul’s European side. Hotel address and exact timi… Read more Read less Pickup and return drop-off are included for eligible central hotels on Istanbul’s European side. Hotel address and exact timing are confirmed when booking. Independent arrival at an alternative departure point can be arranged in advance.

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Highlights

  • Trace the events of 1915 at ANZAC Cove
  • Pause for remembrance at Lone Pine
  • Read the battlefield landscape at Chunuk Bair
  • See opposing trench lines at Johnston’s Jolly
  • Hear Turkish and ANZAC stories together
  • Enjoy an included lunch break in Eceabat
  • Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
  • Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
  • Cancellation policy: Flexible
  • Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
  • Vegetarian & Vegan Options: Available.
  • Cancellation policy: See the bottom of the web page.

Full Description

A Gallipoli Journey of History and Remembrance

Beyond the battlefield names, discover the human stories.

Understand Gallipoli through the relationship between its shoreline, ridges and trenches. This day trip from Istanbul focuses on the ANZAC sector of the 1915 campaign. English-speaking guiding connects personal experiences with the landscape, while return transport and lunch in Eceabat are arranged together.

From the landing coast to the ridges

ANZAC Cove

The coastal setting helps explain the importance of the ground rising inland. Your guide introduces the role of Australian and New Zealand forces and the fighting that began around the landing area. Today’s quiet shoreline provides space to reflect on the site’s significance.

Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair

The Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial reveal the peninsula’s international legacy of remembrance. Pause to commemorate the losses and understand why the ridges mattered. Turkish defence and Mustafa Kemal’s role in the area are also placed in historical context.

See the proximity of the positions

Johnston’s Jolly

The closeness of Turkish and ANZAC trench lines makes the conditions of trench warfare tangible. Your guide uses the surviving traces to connect the historical account with the ground beneath your feet. Visits follow designated paths and site access rules.

A day arranged from Istanbul

Eceabat lunch and evening return

After an early departure, stop in Eceabat for included lunch before the guided battlefield visits. Return to Istanbul in the late evening. Allow approximately 14 hours including transfers, with substantial road travel; the arrival time depends on traffic.

For more routes from the city, browse our Istanbul tours and day trips.

What's included

What's included

  • Pickup and return drop-off at eligible central hotels on Istanbul’s European side
  • Return air-conditioned road transport between Istanbul and Gallipoli and local itinerary transfers
  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide at Gallipoli
  • English-speaking tour leader during the journey
  • Entrance fees for the sites specified in the itinerary
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat

What's not included

  • Beverages during lunch
  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses

When & Where

Event days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Departure Location
Istanbul

Know Before You Go

A long day on the road

The tour starts early and returns to Istanbul late in the evening. Allow approximately 14 hours including transfers. Each direction may take around five hours depending on traffic and breaks. Your exact pickup time is provided in advance; a fixed return time is not guaranteed.

Language and participation

Guiding and journey accompaniment are in English; webpage language does not guarantee another guiding language. Children must join with an adult. Consider the long coach journey and outdoor walking when booking.

Terrain and preparation

Sites may have slopes and uneven ground. Bring grippy walking shoes, water, sun protection and a season-appropriate layer. Discuss mobility needs before booking. Follow marked routes around trenches and memorials, and behave respectfully in cemeteries.

Meals and itinerary conditions

Lunch is included; beverages during lunch, breakfast and dinner are excluded. Advise dietary requirements in advance. Visiting order, additional stops and timings depend on traffic, weather, ceremonies and access arrangements. ANZAC Day and commemorative periods may involve a different operating program; check conditions for your date when booking.

Pickup & Meeting Point

Pick Up Place

Pickup and return drop-off are included for eligible central hotels on Istanbul’s European side. Hotel address and exact timing are confirmed when booking. Independent arrival at an alternative departure point can be arranged in advance.

Meeting Point

Be ready at your confirmed hotel’s main entrance or security entrance at the advised time. A nearby meeting point is provided if vehicle access is unsuitable. Guests joining independently receive the exact departure point and time in advance.

Departure zone

Additional information

Istanbul–Gallipoli–Istanbul Day Itinerary

1. Early pickup and departure

Join at your central hotel or confirmed departure point and travel towards the Gallipoli Peninsula by air-conditioned vehicle. A short rest break is scheduled en route. Allow around five hours each way, depending on traffic and stops.

2. Lunch in Eceabat

Stop in Eceabat for the included lunch before entering the battlefield visiting program. Drinks cost extra.

3. ANZAC Cove

Discover the landing area and coastal terrain with your guide. Learn about the start of the 1915 operation and conditions faced by the soldiers.

4. Lone Pine and Johnston’s Jolly

Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and see traces of Turkish and ANZAC trenches at Johnston’s Jolly. Your guide relates the terrain to the course of the fighting.

5. Chunuk Bair and remembrance sites

Visit the New Zealand Memorial and learn about the ridge’s historical importance during the 1915 campaign.

6. Return to Istanbul

After the battlefield visit, begin the return journey to Istanbul. Reach your central hotel or confirmed drop-off point late in the evening. The approximate 14-hour total may extend with traffic and visiting conditions.

Period & Price

Validity period

02 January 2026 30 December 2026

Istanbul

Period & Price — Istanbul
Ticket type Price
Adult 12+ € 115.0
Child 6–11 € 110.0
Child 3–5 € 55.0

Validity period

02 January 2027 30 December 2027

Istanbul

Period & Price — Istanbul
Ticket type Price
Adult 12+ € 115.0
Child 6–11 € 110.0
Child 3–5 € 60.0

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