Gallipoli Day Trip from Istanbul: Lunch & Hotel Transfers

1. Sultanahmet Square
   1h
   Begin your day with pickup from selected central hotels on Istanbul's European side. Typical pickup times are 06:00-06:15 for Taksim, Karakoy and Galata, and 06:30-07:00 for Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray and Fatih. Your exact time and pickup location are confirmed the day before departure. Join the shared, air-conditioned vehicle for the journey to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
2. Tekirdag
   4h
   Travel through the Thracian countryside toward Eceabat on the Gallipoli Peninsula, passing the Tekirdag area along the way. A comfort stop is made en route, with time to stretch and buy refreshments at your own expense. This duration represents the transfer journey rather than a sightseeing visit in Tekirdag. Travel time varies with traffic.
3. Eceabat
   1h
   Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy the included lunch before exploring the Gallipoli battlefields. Meet your licensed English-speaking guide for an introduction to the 1915 campaign and the sites you will visit during the afternoon. Drinks and personal purchases are at your own expense.
4. Anzac Cove
   2h
   Explore the ANZAC landing sector with your English-speaking battlefield guide. Visit Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemorative Site, with time for photographs and reflection. Learn how the coastline and terrain shaped the landings of 25 April 1915. The visits take place during the afternoon as part of this daily tour.
5. Gallipoli
   2h
   Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and cemetery, then explore the nearby battlefield remains at Johnston's Jolly, where Allied and Turkish trenches help explain the close fighting of the campaign. Your guide shares the stories behind the memorials and the soldiers they commemorate, allowing time for photographs and quiet reflection. This part of the itinerary includes nearby transfers between the sites.
6. Gallipoli Battlefield
   1h
   Continue through the northern battlefield sector to The Nek and Chunuk Bair, where the New Zealand Memorial overlooks the Gallipoli landscape. The route also includes the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery and the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue. Hear Australian, New Zealand and Turkish perspectives on the campaign from your guide. The order and time at each site may vary with local access and traffic.
7. Istanbul
   5h
   After the battlefield visits, rejoin the shared, air-conditioned vehicle for the return journey to Istanbul. A comfort stop is made along the way. Drop-off is at your original pickup location on the European side. Allow approximately 17 hours for the full day, including hotel pickups, both transfers, lunch and sightseeing. Arrival time and the order of visits depend on traffic and local access arrangements.

Pickup details

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected central hotels on Istanbul's European side. Please enter your hotel name and full address when booking.

Typical pickup windows:
Taksim, Karakoy and Galata: 06:00-06:15.
Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray and Fatih: 06:30-07:00.

Your exact pickup time and meeting location will be confirmed the day before the tour. Please be ready at the confirmed time. A nearby meeting point may be arranged if your hotel is not accessible to the vehicle. Hotels on the Asian side and airport pickups are outside the pickup area.

Return drop-off is at the pickup location. The return time depends on traffic and the day's itinerary.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels