Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula

5.0
(3 reviews)
Istanbul, Turkey

14 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enhance your knowledge about WW1 and learn about the significant battles that influenced the course of modern Turkey in a fully customizable tour with an English-Speaking Local. The Gallipoli campaign, also known as Dardanelles campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale was a battle that lasted for more than half a year and claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Driving along the coastline, you will visit cemeteries and memorials dedicated to all the soldiers that lost their lives during this period including the Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial, Walker's Ridge Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial and Unknown Soldier's Grave, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Mehmetçik Monument, Anzac Cove and more.

Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

At the end of the tour, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

What's Included

Water
WiFi on board
All taxes and handling charges
Fuel and Tolls
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.

Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.

Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.

Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Itinerary

Duration: 14 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Istanbul

    Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Istanbul at a convenient time.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Beach Cemetery. It is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, at the southern end of Anzac Cove, containing the remains of allied troops.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial. One of five memorials on the peninsula which commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Walker's Ridge Cemetery. It is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, located near Suvla Bay, containing the remains of allied troops killed during the Battle of Gallipoli.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Commemorative structure dedicated to the New Zealanders that defended the hill of Chunuk Bair.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Mehmetçik Monument A monument in the Gallipoli peninsula. Mehmetçik is a common name given to soldiers in a war, akin to G.I.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Anzac Cove

    A small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula that became famous as the site of World War I landing of the ANZACs on 25 April 1915.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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