Private Day Trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli Peninsula
Description
Enhance your knowledge about WW1 and learn about the significant battles that influenced the course of modern Turkey in a fully customizable tour with an English-Speaking Local. The Gallipoli campaign, also known as Dardanelles campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale was a battle that lasted for more than half a year and claimed tens of thousands of lives. Driving along the coastline, you will visit cemeteries and memorials dedicated to all the soldiers that lost their lives during this period including the Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial, Walker's Ridge Cemetery, Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial and Unknown Soldier's Grave, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Mehmetçik Monument, Anzac Cove and more. Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the tour, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.
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Itinerary
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Istanbul at a convenient time.
Beach Cemetery. It is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, at the southern end of Anzac Cove, containing the remains of allied troops.
Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial. One of five memorials on the peninsula which commemorate servicemen of the former British Empire killed in the campaign but who have no known grave.
Walker's Ridge Cemetery. It is a small Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery, located near Suvla Bay, containing the remains of allied troops killed during the Battle of Gallipoli.
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Commemorative structure dedicated to the New Zealanders that defended the hill of Chunuk Bair.
Mehmetçik Monument A monument in the Gallipoli peninsula. Mehmetçik is a common name given to soldiers in a war, akin to G.I.
A small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula that became famous as the site of World War I landing of the ANZACs on 25 April 1915.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
Reviews(4)
We had a great day Omer thanks for your insight it’s an experience to be remembered.
We booked a welcome pickup for arrival into Istanbul. Our driver Fikret arrived on time with excellent communication (he contacted me the day before arrival and also whilst we were navigating the arrival hall). His mini bus is a very nice and roomy Mercedes Vito. We talked via What’s App and we became friendly very quickly. We then booked our return Journey with Fikret. He’s a very safe and cautious driver with a wonderful attitude and sense of humor. We subsequently decided to book a private trip to the Gallipoli peninsula to see the Anzac memorial. Fikret arranged for an excellent guide. The trip is a long day but you can stop whenever you want, have meals and the minibus is so comfortable. There’s always cold water available and also charging facilities for your phone. It is expensive for 2 people though the van can seat up to 8 if needed. The group tours would have been a bit cheaper for 2 people but certainly not the flexibility or the personalised service. Highly recommend this man.
Our guide polite, willing and suited to showing us over the Gallipoli battlefields. All I could hope for. It's a long long day from Istanbul and back and recommend a two day return trip from Cannakale next time.
Absolutely fantastic service! Comfortable drive in MB viano. Cold water was provided.Zehvi - our driver - was extremely polite, helpful and organised a private guide for Gallipoli and delicious lunch. We did everything at our own pace. Perfect service and experience of a lifetime. Do not hesitate to book Zehvi!