Gallipoli Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

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ID: GYG59200-82951
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Country: Turkey

Duration: 18:00 hours


Description

Journey back in time and visit the site of the ANZAC landings of World War I on an 18-hour tour of the Gallipoli Peninsula from Istanbul. Go to the battlefields of the Allied Forces, and see the war memorials that commemorate the fallen soldiers.
Take a trip into the past on a full-day tour of Gallipoli from Istanbul, traveling by air-conditioned minibus to the battlefields and war memorials of the ANZAC campaign of the Battle of Gallipoli during World War I.

Depart Istanbul early in the morning, stopping en route for refreshments. Upon arrival on the Gallipoli Peninsula, your tour will focus on the ANZAC sector of the infamous battlefields. Stop at 11 different points of interest to learn more about the fateful events of the Australian and New Zealand troops, including ANZAC Cove where the troops first landed and set up base.

Go to Beach Cemetery, where many of the soldiers who died during the Battle of Gallipoli were buried. Pause to reflect at the Lone Pine Memorial, one of 5 memorials on the peninsula that commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave. Visit the battlefields of The Nek and Chunuk Bair, where experienced guides will paint a picture that brings the war to life.

Then, return to Istanbul by comfortable 25-seat minibus for a hotel drop off and the end of the tour services.

Highlights

  • Explore the war memorials and battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula
  • Learn more about the ill-fated campaign of the ANZAC troops
  • Pause to reflect at the Commonwealth cemeteries
  • Travel by comfortable, reconfigured minibus

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes in all seasons, and bring a hat and sun screen in the summer. Bring a raincoat in autumn, and warm clothes in winter
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Pick-up from hotels in the Taksim and Sultanahmet neighborhoods available on request
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.