Day Trip to Gallipoli Peninsula

Travel in comfort with a private and fully personalised sightseeing ride. Together with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, you can choose which places to visit, how long to spend at each stop, and whether to follow our suggested itinerary or create your own custom route.

Your driver is a friendly local professional with excellent knowledge of the region and its highlights. They’ll share useful insights, stories and recommendations along the way, helping you discover Gallipoli’s historic landmarks like a knowledgeable friend, without the pressure of strict schedules or crowded group rides.

This flexible, door-to-door experience is the easiest and most comfortable way to explore top memorials, battlefield sites, and meaningful locations tied to the First World War and the ANZAC legacy. Choose your pace, personalise your journey, and enjoy a smooth, stress-free ride designed entirely around your interests.

Suggested Itinerary

Start your journey with a comfortable pickup in Istanbul at 1Istanbul/Starting Point, where your Welcome Driver will meet you directly at your accommodation, assist with anything needed, and help you prepare for your personalised day trip.

Your first stop is 2Beach Cemetery, a peaceful cemetery by the shoreline where many soldiers who fell during the Gallipoli landings are laid to rest. Continue to 3Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial, a memorial dedicated to Australian troops, where quiet pathways and engraved names provide a moving reflection on the sacrifices made.

Your route then leads to 4Walker's Ridge Cemetery, a hillside cemetery offering views across the peninsula and commemorating those who fought in some of the most difficult terrain. From there, continue to 5Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial, an elevated memorial honouring New Zealand soldiers, surrounded by panoramic views and important historical markers.

Proceed to 6 Mehmetçik Monument, a significant monument dedicated to Turkish soldiers whose bravery and resilience shaped the outcome of the Gallipoli campaign. Conclude your exploration at 7Anzac Cove, the historic cove where ANZAC troops landed in 1915—today a place of remembrance marked by serene waters and symbolic headlands.

After exploring the peninsula and its memorials, enjoy a smooth return journey to Istanbul, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation or any other central location you prefer.

Tip: Feel free to adjust the itinerary at any point—add new stops, skip locations, or spend more time in the areas that interest you most. Your driver will happily adapt the route based on your preferences.

Important Notes

➜ Your driver is a local, English-speaking professional. While not a licensed tour guide, they’re always happy to share stories, insights, and recommendations — much like a knowledgeable friend showing you around.

➜ Pickup and drop-off are included from any centrally located hotel, B&B, or apartment in the city area. Your driver will meet you at the selected location and assist you before the ride begins.

➜ Airport and port pickups/drop-offs are not included in the standard sightseeing ride. If you need one, simply book an additional transfer for seamless service.

➜ Entrance tickets are not included. Your driver can guide you on the best way to book tickets for the attractions you’d like to visit.

➜ The itinerary is flexible — feel free to skip stops, stay longer, or add new locations based on your interests and available time.

➜ Please mention any special requirements (service animals, accessibility needs, oversized luggage, etc.) in the booking notes so we can ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.