The Gallipoli Peninsula, an important strategic point for ancient wars, was the site of a WWI campaign that changed the direction of the war. On this day excursion from Istanbul you’ll visit the battlefields where more than a half million soldiers died.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Starting time 6:45 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pick-up at your hotel in Istanbul between 06:30 and 07:00. Please provide the name of your hotel in Istanbul when booking.
Experience
Highlights
- Tour the World War I Anzac landing site
- See the Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Visit the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
Full description
On this full-day trip to Gallipoli you’ll be picked up at your hotel in Istanbul in time for an early start, between 06:30 and 07:00. The bus ride to Gallipoli takes around 5 hours. When you arrive you’ll have time for a short rest and then enjoy lunch before beginning your tour.
You’ll visit one of the sites in Turkey that stirs significant emotion, at Anzac Cove, the landing site of the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) in World War I. You’ll also see the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, the Nek, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
At the end of day you’ll return to Istanbul by bus, arriving at around 23:00.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Lunch
- Gallipoli battlefields tour
- Professional licensed guide
- Transportation by fully air-conditioned bus
- Entrance fees
- Drinks
- Tips
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
Know before you go
- Please note that the bus ride from Istanbul to Gallipoli is around 5 hours.
