Gallipoli: Full-Day Guided Tour from Istanbul + Lunch

About this experience

Gallipoli Full-Day Guided Tour from Istanbul This comprehensive tour takes you across the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli peninsula, where you'll explore the preserved battlefields and memorials of one of World War I's most significant campaigns. Your expert guide brings the 1915 ANZAC landings to life as you visit key sites including ANZAC Cove, where Australian and New Zealand forces first came ashore on 25 April 1915. The tour covers major battlefields and memorials across the peninsula. You'll walk through preserved trenches at Lone Pine, stand at the Australian memorial overlooking the site of fierce fighting, and visit Chunuk Bair, the New Zealand national memorial marking the furthest point reached by ANZAC forces. Each location offers profound insights into the eight-month campaign that shaped the national identities of Turkey, Australia and New Zealand. Your guide provides detailed historical context at each stop, explaining military tactics, personal stories of courage, and the campaign's lasting impact. The tour maintains a respectful tone throughout, acknowledging the sacrifices made by soldiers from all sides of the conflict. What is Included Return coach transport from Istanbul hotels in modern, air-conditioned vehicle Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour All entrance fees to Gallipoli battlefield sites and memorials Freshly prepared lunch Expert historical commentary at each battlefield location Good to Know The full tour lasts approximately 15 hours including return transport from Istanbul. You'll be picked up from your Istanbul hotel and transferred to the Gallipoli peninsula by comfortable coach. The tour involves moderate walking across battlefield sites, so wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Lunch is served midway through the tour, giving you time to rest and reflect on the morning's experiences. The tour is suitable for children, though some sections involve lengthy walking across uneven terrain. All entrance fees to the battlefield sites and memorials are included in your booking price. If you're interested in exploring more of Turkey's historic sites, consider the Troy ancient city tour which visits another legendary battlefield just south of Gallipoli. For those wanting to discover more of Istanbul's Ottoman heritage, the Topkapi Palace guided tour offers fascinating insights into the empire that once controlled these very lands where you'll walk today.

Highlights

• Full-day guided tour departing from Istanbul to the Gallipoli peninsula
• Cross the Dardanelles to preserved WWI battlefields and memorials
• Stand at ANZAC Cove, where Allied forces landed on 25 April 1915
• Expert guide contextualises the 1915 campaign at each key site
• Covers major memorials across the breadth of the peninsula
• Lunch included on the road between battlefield visits

What is included

• Full-day guided tour of Gallipoli peninsula
• Expert guide throughout the tour
• Visit to ANZAC Cove
• Exploration of preserved trenches at Lone Pine
• Lunch included

Before you go

Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven terrain Bring a hat and sunscreen, as much of the tour is outdoors Bring a valid ID or passport for entrance Hotel pickup is usually early morning — be ready at your designated time Some parts of the tour are not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.