• Gallipoli - Leave your centrally located Istanbul hotel in the early morning by air-conditioned coach. Then, relax on route to the infamous Gallipoli Peninsula, the site of one of the bloodiest military campaigns of WWI.\n\nAs you travel, hear hard-hitting facts from your guide about the failed Allied land campaign that began in April 1915 with landings of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). The ANZACs were expected to beat back Ottoman Turkish forces and capture Istanbul \’97 known then as Constantinople \’97 to help struggling Russian forces. By January 1916, however, the campaign was over, and Allied troops evacuated, with a believed total loss on both sides of 100,000 lives.\n\n- Anzac Cove - After about 5 hours, arrive at Gallipoli for your guided tour of its key sites. Visit ANZAC Cove, the beach of the 25th April landings, and The Nek, the scene of a tragic Australian attack. Spend time, too, at Johnston\’s Jolly, where the original Turkish and Allied trenches still stand.\n\n- Anzac Cove - You\’ll also view the haunting memorials that remember the dead. Visit the poignant Australian Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial engraved with the names of nearly 5,000 soldiers, and see the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair, the site of a heroic New Zealander stand in August 1915.\n- Istanbul - Your tour includes a stop for lunch in the early afternoon, with your meal included and drinks available at your own expense. At around 6pm, leave the battlefields and relax as you drive back to Istanbul, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.\n\nPlease note: the order of activities as described above may be subject to change on the day of your tour.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guide

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Embark on an emotional full-day tour from Istanbul to the Gallipoli Peninsula, the battleground of one of the most devastating campaigns of World War I. Joined by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore the 1915-1916 Allied campaign, primarily carried out by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). The tour will take you to key locations such as The Nek, Johnston’s Jolly, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair, with a lunch break included. This small-group tour, capped at 14 participants, ensures a personalized experience with your guide.

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