ANZAC Dawn Service Tour From Istanbul
Description
Great option for those who really have a tight schedule and want to attend 2026 Dawn Service at Gallipoli this 2 day tour will focus the services at Gallipoli such as Dawn Service,Service at Lone Pine , Service at Chunuk Bair. 4 pm afternoon depart from Istanbul to Gallipoli peninsula where you will spend the night at ANZAC Commemorative Site at The North Beach till the Dawn. Then walk from The North Beach to Lone Pine by using the Artillery Road. Lunch will be provided at Eceabat before returning to Istanbul.
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TOUR CODE : DSI 24th APRIL ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE 16:00 Meet the group at Hagia Sophia Museum for bus allocation. 16:30 Depart Istanbul for Canakkale, stop half way for refreshments. 22:00 Arrive Eceabat 22:30 Depart for Dawn Service 25th APRIL CANAKKALE – ISTANBUL 05:30 Dawn Service Breakfast box Australian, New Zealander National Ceremonies Lunch at restaurant Transfer back to Istanbul
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(3)
It was a dream come true to attend the dawn service at Gallipoli. If you're Australian, you must apply to get a permit to attend as there are limited places. Apply through Department of Veterans Affairs. Make sure you apply for an attendance pass. Without this, you will not be admitted. Aim to get to the Anzac site by 10pm on the 24th April when the gates open. Note that no persons are permitted onto site after 3am. If you're staying in Istanbul, you can catch the local bus to Escebat for under $30AUD. Then you can catch a taxi to the ANZAC meeting point where a free shuttle will take you to the site. To head back, you can do the same thing. The tour prices to go to the dawn service are, frankly, ludicrous when the bus is efficient and on time and costs are very reasonable. You must, however work out how to get to the main bus station from your hotel in Istanbul. We caught a cab. The atmosphere at ANZAC Cove, while sombre, was a celebration of keeping our diggers efforts alive and acknowledged. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.
My partner and I loved this tour - we had a great tour guide called Apo who was very knowledgable and helpful! Great value for money and yummy food included at local Turkish restaurant. Definitely recommend this company!
<p>Great tour! Well timed, not too much waiting around, wifi on the bus, lovely guide, amazing experience!!</p>