Gallipoli Day Tour from Canakkale

Small-group tour English-speaking guide Daily departures Hotel pickup included Best-price guarantee

Overview

Discover the Gallipoli Peninsula on this guided afternoon battlefield tour starting with a hotel pick-up in Çanakkale or Eceabat. After a restaurant lunch in Eceabat, you’ll set off around 1:00 PM to explore the World War I sites where ANZAC and Turkish soldiers fought.

The route covers ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. A professional English-speaking guide explains the history at each stop. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, and entrance fees are included. The tour ends back in Eceabat around 4:30 PM.

Highlights

  • Start with hotel pick-up in Çanakkale or Eceabat
  • Enjoy a restaurant lunch in Eceabat
  • Walk through ANZAC Cove and Brighton Beach
  • Visit Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair
  • Explore Turkish and Allied trenches at Johnston’s Jolly
  • Travel with a professional English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Gallipoli Battlefields: ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair

At noon, your guide picks you up from your hotel in Çanakkale or Eceabat. We start with a restaurant lunch in Eceabat around 12:30 PM (included), then head out at about 1 PM. This is a small-group tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you'll get real time with the guide at each stop.

We begin along the coast at Brighton Beach, then the Beach Cemetery and Anzac Cove, where Australian and New Zealand troops landed on April 25, 1915. Your guide walks you through the Ari Burnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemorative Site, where the dawn service is held each year.

From the coast we climb inland to the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue and the Lone Pine Australian Memorial. At Johnston's Jolly you'll see original Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, some just a few meters apart.

We continue to the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, then The Nek and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial at the top of the ridge. There's a fair amount of walking on uneven ground and slopes, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The peninsula gets hot and exposed in summer, so pack a hat and sunscreen.

We wrap up by about 4:30 PM and return to Eceabat. This is a half-day tour, so onward bus or flight tickets from Gallipoli are not included. END OF OUR SERVICE AND TOURS.

  • Included Meal(s): Lunch

What's included

  • All transportation in an air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Fully guided Gallipoli battlefields tour
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Restaurant lunch in Eceabat during the tour
  • Entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary
  • Local taxes and service charges

What's not included

  • Onward bus and/or flight tickets from Gallipoli after the tour
  • Hotel accommodation (this is a half-day tour)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
  • Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

  • This is a half-day group tour ending in Eceabat; plan your onward bus or flight tickets separately.
  • Pickup is at noon from your hotel in Çanakkale or Eceabat, with a set departure time.
  • There's a good amount of walking on uneven ground, slopes and trench paths, so wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
  • The peninsula is open and exposed; bring a hat, sunscreen and water in summer, and a rain jacket in cooler months.
  • These are war cemeteries and memorials, so quiet, respectful behavior is expected at every stop.
  • Dress modestly if the day is combined with any mosque visits; shoulders and knees covered, and shoes off inside.
  • US, UK, Australian and many other passport holders need a Turkey e-visa or visa-exempt entry; check your status before travel.
  • Site order and timing can shift with traffic, weather and group size, but all listed stops are covered.
  • Photography is allowed at the cemeteries and memorials; drones are not permitted.
  • Around the April 25 ANZAC Day period, roads and sites are far busier, so allow extra time.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start and finish?

You're picked up at noon from your hotel in Çanakkale or Eceabat. The tour ends back in Eceabat around 4:30 PM.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A restaurant lunch in Eceabat is included around 12:30 PM, before we start visiting the battlefields.

How much walking is involved?

A fair amount. You'll walk between cemeteries, memorials and trench lines on uneven, sometimes sloping ground. Comfortable shoes make a big difference.

Is this a private or group tour?

It's a small-group tour with a shared English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Does the tour include transport back to Istanbul?

No. The tour ends in Eceabat, and onward bus or flight tickets are not included. We can advise on options.

What sites will we visit?

Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Anzac Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery, the ANZAC Commemorative Site, the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly, the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair.

How do I pay and confirm my booking?

You book online with a deposit or full payment; you'll get a confirmation by email. Any balance is usually paid before the tour date.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is typically available up to 24 to 48 hours before the tour. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms.

Is the tour suitable for children or older travelers?

Yes, though the walking on slopes and uneven paths can be tiring. Let us know about mobility concerns so the guide can help pace the day.

What should I bring?

Water, a hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket in cooler months. A camera is worth having for the coastal and ridge views.

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