Gallipoli and ANZAC Battlefields Day Tour from Istanbul
A respectful journey through the 1915 battlefields where history shaped nations
The Gallipoli ANZAC Battlefields Day Tour takes you from Istanbul to one of the most emotionally significant landscapes of the First World War, where Australian, New Zealand, British, and Ottoman soldiers fought in a campaign that defined the modern identities of several nations.
The Gallipoli Peninsula remains one of the most preserved and powerful military heritage sites in the world. Every ridge, cove, and cemetery tells the story of courage and sacrifice that unfolded between April and December 1915.
This tour is designed for travellers who seek genuine historical understanding rather than a surface-level visit. Your guide will provide context drawn from the events of the campaign, helping you connect the landscape to the human stories behind it.
The journey covers the key sites associated with the ANZAC landing, the August Offensive, and the broader Allied and Ottoman operations across the peninsula, offering a complete picture of the Gallipoli campaign.
Tour Highlights
Stand at ANZAC Cove, the landing site of Australian and New Zealand troops on April 25, 1915, and understand the scale of the operation that began there.
Visit Lone Pine, the site of fierce fighting and one of the most visited Australian memorial cemeteries on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Explore Chunuk Bair, the strategic ridge that was briefly taken during the August Offensive and now holds a New Zealand memorial.
Walk through preserved battlefield terrain and cemeteries that honour soldiers from all nations who fought and fell on the peninsula.
Travel via Eceabat, gaining a geographic orientation to the peninsula before entering the national park that protects the battlefield sites.
Benefit from guided interpretation that contextualises the 1915 campaign within broader World War I history and its legacy for Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey.
Tour Itinerary
Your tour begins with a pickup from your Istanbul hotel. The drive takes you west toward the Gallipoli Peninsula, crossing to Eceabat and entering the historic national park area.
Visit the beach where Australian and New Zealand forces landed in the early hours of April 25, 1915. Your guide will describe the events of that morning and the weeks of fighting that followed.
Explore this significant Australian memorial, which marks the site of intense combat during the August Offensive. The cemetery contains graves and commemorative panels for soldiers with no known burial place.
See the ridge where New Zealand troops reached the high ground during the August 1915 offensive. The New Zealand memorial here offers a wide view of the battlefield landscape.
Continue through additional sites across the peninsula, including memorials and cemeteries that honour the fallen of all nations involved in the campaign.
After completing the battlefield visits, your group boards the vehicle for the evening return journey to Istanbul, with hotel drop-off upon arrival.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip transport from Istanbul hotel
- Professional guided tour of battlefield sites
- Visits to ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair
- Entry to national park and memorial areas
- Evening return transfer to your hotel
Not Included
- Meals and beverages during the tour
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide or driver
- Items of a personal nature
Important Information
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