Gallipoli Tour from Canakkale
A guided Gallipoli battlefield tour starting from Canakkale, ideal if you are already staying on the Dardanelles.
Already on the Dardanelles? This guided Gallipoli tour starts from Canakkale, skipping the long road from Istanbul so you spend more time on the battlefields and less in transit.
Overview
Starting from Canakkale or Eceabat, this half-day tour crosses to the peninsula and follows the ANZAC story from the landing beaches up to the high ground at Chunuk Bair, with a licensed guide explaining each site along the way.
Because you begin so close to the battlefields, the tour is relaxed and unhurried, making it perfect for travellers basing themselves in Canakkale or combining Gallipoli with a visit to nearby Troy.
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Anzac Cove and the Ari Burnu landing area
- ✓ Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery
- ✓ Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- ✓ The Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the 57th Regiment Memorial
Itinerary
- MorningHotel pickup in Canakkale or Eceabat and ferry crossing to the peninsula.
- Late morningAnzac Cove, Ari Burnu and the Beach cemeteries.
- AfternoonLone Pine, the Nek, Chunuk Bair and the ridge memorials.
- Late afternoonReturn ferry and drop-off in Canakkale.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Gallipoli tour from Canakkale start?
From hotels in Canakkale or Eceabat, with a short ferry crossing to reach the battlefields on the peninsula.
Is the Canakkale tour shorter than the Istanbul tour?
Yes. Starting from Canakkale removes the long road journey, so you spend more of the day on the battlefields themselves.