Day Trip to Gallipoli Peninsula

Take a short break from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and explore the Gallipoli peninsula. Your local driver will pick you up from your accommodation at a desired time and you will set out for a pleasant trip in a comfortable, private vehicle. 

- Hotel pickup and dropoff from a professional English Speaking driver / local guide

- 100% Customisable & Private

When on the road, your Welcomer will also serve as your local guide who will share the historical facts, the necessary information about the sights and, of course, his personal input in order to immerse you into the Turkish lifestyle. Add or remove stops from the suggested itinerary and customise the ride according to your preferences. Take pictures, ask your driver about hidden gems or recommendations about local delights and where to taste them.

Enhance your historical knowledge about World War 1 and learn about some of the most significant battles that influenced the course of modern Turkey. The Gallipoli campaign, also known as the Dardanelles campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale was a formidable battle that lasted for more than half a year and claimed tens of thousands of lives. Under Allied command, British and French troops, as well as divisions of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), landed at Gallipoli with the ultimate goal of invading Istanbul. The outcome was a catastrophic defeat for the Allies, not only in terms of human lives but also of political weakness. 

Driving along the coastline, you will have the opportunity to visit the cemeteries and memorials dedicated to all the soldiers that lost their lives during this period including the 2Beach Cemetery, the 3Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial, the 4Walker's Ridge Cemetery, the 5Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial and Unknown Soldier's Grave, the Ari Burnu Cemetery, 6 Mehmetçik Monument, the 7Anzac Cove and more.

At the end of the tour, your friendly Welcomer will drop you off at your accommodation in Istanbul.