Itinerary
- Days 1 - 23
Istanbul
You'll arrive in Istanbul and get settled into your accommodation. At 6:30pm, head to the welcome briefing where you'll meet your tour guides and fellow travelers. Your local Turkish guide will walk through the itinerary and answer any questions. After that wraps up, the evening is yours to check out Istanbul's nightlife if you're up for it after traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul's nightlife
- Days 2 - 24
Istanbul to Gallipoli
Departure happens at 9am from Istanbul, and you'll stop for breakfast along the way to Gallipoli. Once there, you'll visit Anzac Cove and several memorial sites including Shrapnel Valley, Conkbay Hill, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair, learning about the historical significance for Australian and New Zealand forces. The tour also takes in British landing sites at Cape Helles. By mid-afternoon you'll have time to settle at Anzac Cove for the dawn service tomorrow. You'll spend the night at Gallipoli Peninsula under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast stop along the way to Gallipoli)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli Peninsula including Anzac Cove, Shrapnel Valley, Conkbay Hill, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair and other cemeteries
- Tour of British landing sites at Cape Helles
Optional Activities
- Secure spot for dawn service
Landmarks/POIs Anzac Cove Shrapnel Valley Conkbay Hill Lone Pine Chunuk Bair Cape Helles - Days 3 - 25
Gallipoli to Istanbul
Early morning means the dawn service, which is the emotional centerpiece of this day. From there, you can attend the Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine and the New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair. Then you'll drive back to Istanbul, which gives you time to reflect on everything. Tonight is the Anzac Day party, a chance to raise a glass with your group and share the experience together before parting ways.
Included Activities
- Dawn Services at Gallipoli
- Drive back to Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine
- New Zealand Memorial Service at Chunuk Bair
Landmarks/POIs Lone Pine Chunuk Bair - Days 4 - 26
Istanbul
After breakfast, take a guided tour through Istanbul to see the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and the underground Cistern. Your afternoon opens up for free time, and a Turkish bath is a popular choice if you want to relax. If you're staying longer in the city, the tour can arrange a public Bosporus cruise that won't break the bank like some other operators charge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and underground Cistern
Optional Activities
- Turkish Bath
- Bosporus cruise (public cruise, economical option)
Landmarks/POIs Hippodrome Blue Mosque Cistern
