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Gallipoli History Tour: Experience Heroism and Legends from Istanbul

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271 Ratings

Beyoğlu

Immerse yourself in the heroism and legends of Gallipoli on this daily tour from Istanbul. Visit historic sites like Anzac Cove and The Lone Pine Australian Memorial, connecting the past with the present.

Duration: 17 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Istanbul - Following an early pick up from your hotel in Taksim or Sultanahmet area leave the crowds of Istanbul and depart for Gallipoli peninsula. Drive along the sea of Marmara enjoying the views of the countryside for about five hours giving a break on the half way for refreshments.
Gallipoli National Park - The name Gallipoli has long been associated with sacrifice and heroism, a place where history and legend have combined, with the events of 1915 leaving their mark on many nations. Let this tour take you back to where history was made and myths were born, connecting the past with the present.After the lunch in Eceabat which is the nearest town to the battlefields of Gallipoli visit Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery,ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly(Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels),Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. At the end of the tour depart back to Istanbul with unforgettable memories in your mind and feelings in your heart
Istanbul - Take the five hour drive back to Istanbul giving a break on the half way for refreshments and dropped back to your hotel

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Drinks
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner

Additional Information

Gallipoli echoes with tales of bravery and sacrifice, a setting where history and folklore intersect, forever leaving an impression on many nations from the events of 1915. This daily Gallipoli tour transports you back to this historic locale, uniting the past with the present.

Experience Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, Arıbırnu Cemetery, Beach Cemetery, The ANZAC Commemorative Site, The Lone Pine Australian Memorial, 57th Turkish Regement Cemetery, The Nek and the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
No pick up service from the hotels on Asian side of Istanbul
Pick up from Taksim, Karaköy, Galata area is between 06.00 - 06.15 am
Pick up from Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Aksaray, Fatih area is between 06.30 - 07.00 am
Please contact for the exact pick up time and location one day prior to departure date

Location

The Marmara Taksim

Osmanlı Sokak

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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(271 Ratings)

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Julie_l

May 25, 2024

Gallipoli - What an amazing day. Although the bus journey from Istanbul was long the final destination was well worth it. The guide’s knowledge of the area was also excellent, we were shown many sites. Would definitely recommend this excursion.

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Dominic_b

May 24, 2024

Well worth the trip - This tour is a full day out but well worth it if you are short on time in Turkey and want to go to Gallipoli. The staff were great and Ibrahim our guide was not only funny gave a very in-depth history of the Gallipoli campaign.

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Craigguscott

May 23, 2024

Well worth it. - A must do experience for all Aussies and Kiwis. Crowded House Tours were excellent- well organised, prompt, and the guide was excellent in knowledge, use of English and his explanations. Highly recommend this day trip. Travel there and back is long but broken up half was with a meal break and the countryside and views of the Sea of Marmara, Dardanelles and Aegean seas was beautiful.

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G5316igmariag

May 21, 2024

Highly recommend this tour - An amazing tour and guide. I cannot convey enough how great this tour was. The guide as very knowledgeable with excellent English. We visited and saw everything that was promised and had the opportunity to discuss so many aspects of the Anzac campaign

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Julia_t

May 19, 2024

Five Stars very informative - the trip to Gallipoli was very well organised and our guide Burak was very good, very well informed about the entire area and gave us lots of stories and information and made sure that everyone on board had a wonderful experience. we would definitely recommend this tour. five stars, well done.

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Kylieo560

May 19, 2024

Making memories - I cannot recommend Ramazan and Crowded House tours highly enough, they were OUTSTANDING!!!! We actually did 4 day tour starting with our collection from Istanbul to the ANZAC Day dawn service. We did the ANZAC tour the next day followed by the Troy, Pergamon Acropolis tour the following day. Crowded House organised our transfers, tours,accommodation and flights with ease. I was in constant communication with Ramazan and if I sent an email one evening there would be a reply the very next morning. The guides were next level awesome. Fundat for the Dawn Service, Ibrahim for the Gallipoli tour, and Charlie for the Troy/Acropolis tour. Their local knowledge and historical information kept our attention for the whole tour. We travelled with our 12 year old son who also gained a wealth of knowledge. If you have ever wanted to experience the Dawn Service, if you have a family connection or just want to tick it off your bucket list Crowded House tours provide the knowledge and experience to to make your trip one to remember.

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Markwm5064sr

May 16, 2024

Gallipoli tour - Just back from a fantastic trip to the Gallipoli battleground sites. Superb tour guide called Burak who was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to make the tour interactive and a high point was when he was able to find a grave of a relative of one of the tour party off minimal information. The logistics worked well, picked up on time, driver friendly and efficient. Some of the traffic around Istanbul can be a bit hairy but we got there on time. Stopped for breakfast and later for lunch (this was provided). Meal was fine, three courses, soup, main and fruit Then onto the various sites. Really interesting and great stories of some of the individual soldiers who took part in the campaign. Definitely recommend, especially with Burak as the guide.

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Pierre_g

May 13, 2024

A very sad must do tour for those who care about useless wars and useless deaths. - Really worth the 4 hour trip from Istanbul to Gallipoli. Very interesting. Very moving. Very sad. But young men who fell for nothing (on both sides) need to be remembered. Beautiful landscapes.

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Susan_j

May 5, 2024

Highly Recommended - Wonderful staff, small group size was fantastic. We could get into the smaller areas with the mini van. No time wasting waiting for people to get on/ off big bus. Guide very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. Highly recommend this trip.

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Sarah_m

May 7, 2024

A good quick overview of a very important place. - Well done to the driver in Istanbul who got us out of the city with all the roads closed for Labor Day. The tour itself was really interesting and we stopped at all the main places. We did feel quite rushed, on and off the bus at each place, but we did try to do it all in a day trip so that should be expected. Unfortunately lunch was terrible, considering all the amazing food we’ve had in Turkey, this wasn’t nice at all.

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