Istanbul > Gallipoli Daily Tour
Excursion Description
Want to join an alternative sightseeing experience Istanbul may be famous for its Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, but with this tour you can visit Çanakkale, and get to unfold the interesting modern history that Gallipoli has. Our Gallipoli Day Tour is an ideal excursion for all, as it provides an interesting exploration, and a perfect getaway from the crowds of Istanbul.
Join our Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul, and explore an area that was particularly important during World War I. The schedule is carefully designed to offer you a complete overview of the area’s modern history, by including visits at battle fields, memorials, and monuments of the World War I. Learn interesting information, pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives, and unfold a different aspect of the Turkish history.
What to Expect
When joining our Gallipoli Day Tour, expect a day full of history and splendid landscapes. In the morning, a comfortable bus will be at your hotel. A professional tour guide welcomes you in the bus, and the road trip to Çanakkale begins. Along the way, expect some short stops, and a lunch break at the city of Eceabat. There, you will visit a local restaurant, end enjoy some tasty recipes. Energised and relaxed, you will continue with an amazing sightseeing tour in Gallipoli. Your guide will be with you during the day, to explain important facts about the sites, and ensure a great and smooth experience for all. Your exploration in Gallipoli battle field, begins from Brighton beach that was used by Allies’ troops for leisure purposes. At the beach cemetery you will see more than 300 graves of Australian, British, and New Zealand soldiers.
During the day, you will also visit the landing point of the allied powers in 1915, known as the ANZAC Cove. The beautiful natural setting surrounding this bay, forms an exceptional backdrop for your photos. The infamous Ari Burnu, an area that hosted important battles, is found at the north end of this cove. Accompanied by the guide, you will visit two important memorials, the Lone Pine and the Johnston’s Jolly. Expect to visit the largest cemetery in the region, the Shrapnel Valley, as well as the Nek and Chunuc Bair, where Allies initiated their attack in 1915. As it can be understood, the tour provides a complete overview of the WWI history, and immerses you into the most important parts of the history. Expect to arrive back at your hotel in Istanbul during the afternoon, full of new images, interesting information, and memories from this tour in Gallipoli.
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Benefit from hotel transfer, lunch and insurance, included within the tour price
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Experience somber battlefields and historic World War I memorial sites during this guided day trip to Gallipoli from Istanbul
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Hear rare stories about the fallen troops at famous sites including Lone Pine, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery and the Nek from your expert guide
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Visit heartbreaking sites on the Gallipoli peninsula where Australian, New Zealand and Turkish soldiers lost their lives during a merciless WWI campaign
Don't Forget
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Visit heartbreaking sites on the Gallipoli peninsula where Australian, New Zealand and Turkish soldiers lost their lives during a merciless WWI campaign
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Hear rare stories about the fallen troops at famous sites including Lone Pine, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery and the Nek from your expert guide
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Experience somber battlefields and historic World War I memorial sites during this guided day trip to Gallipoli from Istanbul
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Benefit from hotel transfer, lunch and insurance, included within the tour price
Prices Included
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Hotel Transfer (Both Ways)
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Bus with Full A/C
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Entrance Fees
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Guided Tour
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Lunch
Prices Excluded
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Personal Spendings
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Drinks
Duration | 16 Hour |
Tour Time | 06:00 - 22:00 |
Hotel Transfer | Free Hotel Pickup & Dropback Service from Fatih, Beyoglu, Sisli, Besiktas, Eyüp, Mecidiyeköy & Kagithane Hotels. |
Meeting Point | Pickup times may vary depending on the location of your hotel. Our operations team will contact you one day in advance and inform you about your exact pickup time. |