Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul with 1 Night in Canakkale – 2 Days
Overview
Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul with 1 Night in Canakkale – 2 Days
The ridges and landing beaches of Gallipoli need more than a hurried afternoon. This 1-night tour from Istanbul gives the battlefields a full guided day and adds a hotel night in Canakkale, so you have time to reflect on what happened here before you travel on. ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair each get the attention they deserve.
The route starts at Brighton Beach and the Beach Cemetery, then passes Shrapnel Valley, Johnston's Jolly and the Nek, with a stop at the Turkish Memorial. The package finishes after breakfast with check-out in Canakkale. Onward travel is not included, which makes it a good fit if you are heading on to Troy or have your own plans.
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Tour Info
Itinerary
Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli Battlefields and Canakkale
Included today: lunch, accommodation, bus tickets, entrance fees and transfers.
An early start from Istanbul, the road to Eceabat, a guided battlefield route with lunch and a night in Canakkale.
06:00-07:00 – hotel pick-up in Istanbul: the day begins at your hotel. Setting off early keeps the drive manageable and lets the battlefield visit start at a relaxed pace. We confirm the exact pick-up time after you book.
12:30 – lunch in Eceabat: the group stops for lunch in Eceabat before entering the memorial area, so the afternoon can focus fully on the battlefields. Lunch is included; drinks are extra.
13:00 – guided Gallipoli visit: from Eceabat your licensed guide leads you across the peninsula and explains the campaign from both the ANZAC and the Turkish point of view. The terrain and the tactical choices make far more sense once you see them in person.
The route visits these places in order:
- Gallipoli Battlefield Areas: you stand on one of the most decisive fronts of the First World War, where the ANZAC campaign changed three nations for good.
- Brighton Beach: in the early hours of 25 April 1915, ANZAC soldiers waded ashore here and looked up at steep cliffs covered in scrub.
- Beach Cemetery: only metres from the water, it holds 391 graves of Allied soldiers killed in the first fighting.
- ANZAC Cove: on 25 April 1915 about 16,000 Allied troops landed on this narrow curved beach, the start of the Gallipoli campaign.
- Ari Burnu: this headland marks the northern tip of ANZAC Cove and the exact point where Allied troops first set foot on Gallipoli.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: the most sacred Australian site beyond Australia's borders, remembering more than 4,900 casualties from only four days of combat.
- Johnston's Jolly: here you see how close the lines really were, with ANZAC and Ottoman trenches just metres apart in places.
- Shrapnel Valley: soldiers gave this gully its name because crossing it by day meant running through steady artillery and shrapnel fire from Ottoman guns.
- Turkish Memorial: raised to honour the Ottoman defenders of Gallipoli, it carries Ataturk's well-known words of reconciliation addressed to Allied families around the world.
- The Nek: on 7 August 1915 Australian Light Horsemen charged over this narrow ridge into machine-gun fire in four waves and lost more than 230 men within minutes.
- Chunuk Bair: at 261 metres it is the highest point captured during the campaign and the site of New Zealand's main battlefield memorial.
17:00 – night in Canakkale: when the visit ends, the group drives on to the hotel in Canakkale. Staying overnight is far more relaxed than an immediate three-hour drive back to Istanbul. Accommodation is included.
Day 2 – Breakfast and Check-Out in Canakkale
Included today: breakfast.
The last morning brings hotel breakfast and check-out in Canakkale, where the package ends. Onward travel is only arranged if you request it separately.
Morning – breakfast at the hotel: breakfast is included. Once you have eaten, you check out and the tour services end here in Canakkale.
After breakfast – check-out: the standard package closes with check-out in Canakkale. This keeps things flexible if you are travelling on to Troy or other places to the west. The return to Istanbul is not included.
End of the trip: services finish after check-out. A return to Istanbul or any other onward transfer can be booked separately in advance.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Pickup from central Istanbul hotels and transfer to the Gallipoli peninsula
- ✓1 night accommodation in Canakkale with breakfast
- ✓Lunch during the Gallipoli visit
- ✓Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide
- ✓All necessary land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Entrance fees and local taxes as per the itinerary
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Drinks at lunch
- ✕Dinner in Canakkale
- ✕Return transfer to Istanbul (can be arranged separately at extra cost)
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Gallipoli tour from Istanbul with one night in Canakkale: the key facts
This two-day group tour picks you up at your central Istanbul hotel early in the morning, drives you to Eceabat for lunch and gives the Gallipoli battlefields a full guided afternoon, from Brighton Beach and ANZAC Cove to Lone Pine, The Nek and Chunuk Bair. You then sleep in Canakkale. Day 2 is only breakfast and check-out: the package ends in Canakkale, and the return to Istanbul is not included.
It suits travellers who want an unhurried battlefield day without the drive back the same night, and especially those continuing to Troy or further down the Aegean coast. The price is from $172 per person.
| Quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 days / 1 night |
| Route | Istanbul - Eceabat - Gallipoli battlefields - Canakkale |
| Style | Group tour, licensed English-speaking guide |
| Start / end | 06:00-07:00 pick-up at a central Istanbul hotel / check-out in Canakkale on Day 2 |
| Included | Transport by air-conditioned vehicle to the peninsula, 1 night in Canakkale with breakfast, lunch on Day 1, guide, entrance fees and local taxes |
| Extra | Return transfer to Istanbul, dinner in Canakkale, drinks at lunch, personal expenses |
What does the battlefield day look like?
Pick-up at your Istanbul hotel is between 06:00 and 07:00, and the exact time is confirmed after you book. The group stops for lunch in Eceabat around 12:30, and the guided visit starts at about 13:00. Your guide explains the 1915 campaign from both the ANZAC and the Turkish side as you move along the peninsula. Around 17:00 the visit ends and you drive on to the hotel in Canakkale. Note that the booking form shows start times from 08:00 to 14:00, which does not match the dawn pick-up in the itinerary; go by the time we confirm in writing.
Which places on the peninsula are included?
The page lists the stops in order: Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu, Lone Pine Cemetery, Johnston's Jolly, Shrapnel Valley, the Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Chunuk Bair, which at 261 metres was the highest point captured in the campaign and holds New Zealand's main memorial. Cape Helles in the south is not on this route. Read more on our Gallipoli destination page and the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical Site guide.
How do we get back to Istanbul after check-out?
The return is not part of the price. After breakfast on Day 2 the services end in Canakkale, and the page says a return to Istanbul or any other onward transfer can be booked separately in advance at extra cost. Tell us your plan when you book so we can quote it. If you would rather have the round trip built in, compare the Gallipoli day tour from Istanbul or the two-day Gallipoli and Troy tour from Istanbul, which both bring you back.
Can we add Troy or Cape Helles on Day 2?
Yes, and that is the main reason to choose this package. Because it ends in Canakkale, you can stay in the area and join a Troy day tour from Canakkale, or see the southern battlefields on the Cape Helles and ANZAC tour from Canakkale. If you are heading south anyway, the Troy and Pergamon tour from Canakkale to Kusadasi moves you towards Ephesus. These are separate bookings, so ask us to line up the dates and confirm them together.
Where do we sleep, and which meals are included?
You spend one night at a hotel in Canakkale. The page's FAQ refers to a Hotels section listing hotels by class, but no hotel name or category is shown, so ask us which hotel is planned for your date. Meals are lunch in Eceabat on Day 1 and breakfast at the hotel on Day 2. Drinks at lunch and dinner in Canakkale are not included. The Day 1 summary also mentions "bus tickets", while the inclusions describe an air-conditioned vehicle; ask us to confirm in writing how you travel.
How demanding is the day, and what should we bring?
The drive from Istanbul is long and early, and the afternoon involves getting in and out of the vehicle at each stop, with short walks on uneven paths, slopes and grass between cemeteries and trenches. There is little shade on the ridges, so bring a hat, water and sun cream in summer and a warm layer in the cooler months. These are war cemeteries, so dress plainly and keep voices low. A small bag with your overnight things makes the hotel stop easy.
Can we visit around Anzac Day on 25 April?
You can ask, but plan carefully. Australian government guidance says the Turkish authorities usually impose temporary traffic restrictions on the peninsula around 24-25 April, which can limit access to cemeteries and memorials in the ANZAC and Helles areas, and private vehicle access is heavily restricted during the commemoration. A standard group tour on those dates may not follow the usual route or times. If you want to attend the dawn service or travel close to it, tell us before booking. Our guide to Gallipoli tours from Istanbul compares day trips and overnight options.
How do we book this Gallipoli tour?
Use the booking form on this page to choose your date and number of guests, and tell us your Istanbul hotel for the pick-up. You can also write to us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. We confirm the pick-up time, the hotel in Canakkale and any return transfer or Troy add-on you want, and we send the full plan in writing before you make any payment. Get Turkey Tours holds TÜRSAB licence A-15751.
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