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Private Vehicle (Car/Van/SUV)
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Private
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English
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hotels and cruise port in Istanbul
Itinerary Overview
Discover the moving history of World War I on this Private Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul, designed for comfort and deep reflection. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and enjoy lunch before exploring the Gallipoli battlefields with a knowledgeable guide. Walk through ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, and Ariburnu Cemetery, and stand before the Lone Pine Memorial and Chunuk Bair, where stories of bravery come alive. With personalized attention, skip the stress of group tours and honor the memory of ANZAC and Turkish soldiers in peace. Book today for an unforgettable journey into history.
Trip Highlights
- Brighton Beach – ANZAC landing site
- ANZAC Cove – historic shoreline
- Ariburnu Cemetery – resting place of ANZAC soldiers
- ANZAC Commemorative Site – tribute to courage
- Respect to Mehmetcik Statue – Turkish memorial
- Lone Pine Memorial – Australian forces
- Johnston’s Jolly – trenches & tunnels
- 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial – national sacrifice
- The Nek – battle site
- Chunuk Bair Memorial – New Zealand valor
Tour Itinerary
06:30 AM – 07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in the Taksim area.
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in the Sultanahmet area or from the Istanbul cruise port. After pick-up, depart for Eceabat in a comfortable, non-smoking, air-conditioned private vehicle.
12:00 PM: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant, offering you a chance to unwind and sample traditional Turkish dishes before the Gallipoli tour begins.
1:00 PM: Begin a fully guided tour of Gallipoli‘s most significant historical sites. The first stop is Brighton Beach, where you will learn about the landing points of the ANZAC forces. Continue to Beach Cemetery, the final resting place of many soldiers, including John Simpson Kirkpatrick, known for his bravery during the campaign. The tour then proceeds to the somber ANZAC Cove, a place of great significance for both Australian and New Zealand visitors. Next, visit Ariburnu Cemetery, where you can pay respects to the fallen soldiers.
The journey continues to the ANZAC Commemorative Site, a memorial dedicated to the courage and sacrifice of the ANZAC soldiers. Then, visit the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, a tribute to the Turkish soldiers who defended their homeland. From there, explore the Lone Pine Monument, which honors the Australian forces that fought in Gallipoli.
Your tour will then take you to Johnston’s Jolly, where you will see the preserved Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels. The next stop is the 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, paying homage to the courage and sacrifice of the Turkish regiment. After that, visit The Nek, the site of the tragic bayonet charge memorialized in history. Finally, the tour reaches the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, dedicated to the New Zealand soldiers who displayed remarkable valor during the campaign.
After the tour concludes around 5:00 PM, you will depart for Istanbul in a private vehicle. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, and upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your original pick-up location (hotel or cruise port). END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service (available only on the European side of Istanbul).
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicles.
- English-speaking tour guide during the tour.
- Lunch (vegetarian option available upon request).
- Entrance fees to attractions.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities (optional).
- Food and drinks, unless otherwise specified.
IMPORTANT INFO:
- The private tour will include pick up and drop off from and to your hotel in Istanbul. Since it is a private tour you will have the flexibility to stay as long or as little as you want at any given site during the full-day Gallipoli private tour. The transfer from Istanbul to Eceabat and Eceabat to Istanbul will be in a private air-conditioned car with a driver. The professional English-speaking guide will join you upon your arrival in Eceabat and will leave you at the end of the tour in Eceabat. For meals or personal needs, you can request the driver to make a stop on the way to Eceabat and return.
- You may choose to stop en route to Istanbul for dinner. However, dinner will be paid by yourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Once your online reservation is received and full payment is successfully processed on your credit card, your day tour booking and all related services will be confirmed. You will receive a confirmation email with the full tour details, including pickup information and itinerary, within 1–2 days.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Tilly K.(Hobart, Australia)May 6, 2026 Lovely day trip from IstanbulWe booked the private Gallipoli day trip with One Nation Travel and it was a big day, but really smooth. The transfer from Istanbul was on time and comfortable, and our guide was so helpful explaining the ANZAC sites without rushing us. Lunch was simple but tasty, which we appreciated. As Aussies, it felt very meaningful, and the quiet drive back at sunset was a sweet moment for us.Date of Experience: May 06, 2026 -
Verified PurchaseBy Aroha W.(Wellington, New Zealand)April 13, 2026 Gallipoli With Mum — Tears, Laughter, and Turkish Delight SamplesMy mum and I had been talking about visiting Gallipoli together for years. She's always been passionate about the ANZAC story, and as a New Zealander, it felt like something we needed to do side by side. We booked the Private Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul through One Nation Travel, and honestly, it turned into so much more than a history tour.The drive from Istanbul was long about five hours each way, but our guide made it fly by with stories and context that gave everything real depth. Standing at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair with Mum was deeply emotional. She got teary, I got teary, even our guide paused quietly to let us have our moment. The battlefields and cemeteries are kept beautifully, and seeing them in person hits differently than any documentary.But what surprised us was how much joy we squeezed into the rest of the day. During our stops, we wandered through a small local market where Mum haggled badly but enthusiastically, for handmade olive oil soap and dried herbs. We sampled about fifteen varieties of Turkish delight from a roadside vendor who kept insisting we try more. We bought way too much.Back in Istanbul the following day, we treated ourselves to a traditional hammam spa near the Grand Bazaar. Mum said the scrub made her feel twenty years younger. I just felt like a noodle, but in the best way. We spent the afternoon browsing the bazaar together, picking out ceramics and scarves for the family back home.Practical tip: bring tissues for Gallipoli, and wear sturdy shoes, some of the memorial paths are uneven gravel. Also, pack snacks for the drive since lunch options are limited along the route.This guided tour gave us something we'll carry forever — not just the history, but the hours of uninterrupted time together. Mum keeps messaging me photos from the trip. Worth every minute.Date of Experience: April 11, 2026
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