FD Gallipoli TOUR
Included
. Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
. Licensed Tour Guide
. Lunch
. Skip the Line Tickets
Advantages
. Explore WORLD WAR I. Battlefield
. Visit another beautiful city of Turkey
. Learn from licenced tour guide
. Immerse yourself in history and nature
Full Description
Get ready to embark on a journey through history with our Fully Guided Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul ! As you arrive in the charming town of Eceabat, get ready for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant where you can savor the authentic flavors of Turkish cuisine.
After lunch, we'll depart from Eceabat and head towards the Gallipoli Peninsula. Our expert guide will lead you through the key sites, providing an in-depth understanding of the Gallipoli Campaign and its significance in world history.
Our first stop will be Brighton Beach, where the ANZAC forces landed on April 25, 1915. We'll then visit the Beach Cemetery, where hundreds of soldiers were laid to rest, including the first Australian to be killed in the campaign.
Next, we'll head to ANZAC Cove and Ariburnu Cemetery, where we'll pay our respects to the fallen soldiers. Our guide will provide insights into the events that took place during the campaign and the challenges faced by both the Turkish and Allied forces.
We'll then visit the ANZAC Commemorative Site, where we'll see the famous Lone Pine Australian Memorial and pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought and died for their countries. At the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, we'll take a moment to honor the Turkish soldiers who fought in the campaign.
Next, we'll explore the trenches and tunnels of Johnston's Jolly, where we'll see the remnants of the fierce fighting that took place between the Turkish and Allied forces. We'll then visit the 57. Regiment Turkish Memorial, which honors the Turkish soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives during the campaign.
Our final stop will be at the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, where we'll see the incredible view of the Dardanelles and pay our respects to the brave New Zealand soldiers who fought in the campaign.
Throughout the tour, our guide will provide historical context, share personal stories and anecdotes, and answer any questions you may have. Join us on this unforgettable journey through history and pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought and died for their countries.
After this unforgettable day in Gallipoli , we drive back to Istanbul.