Anzac Day Tour - The Captain Tour
About This Tour
Join the Anzac Day Tour – Gallipoli & Troy to experience the Dawn Service, explore historic battlefields, visit ancient Troy, and return to Istanbul in 3 days.
Anzac Day Tour – Gallipoli & Troy Package (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Experience a meaningful journey through history with our Anzac Day Tour – Gallipoli & Troy Package. Explore the legendary battlefields of Gallipoli, discover the ancient city of Troy, and honor the ANZAC legacy by attending the Dawn Service and national ceremonies at Gallipoli.
23rd April – Istanbul to Eceabat & Gallipoli Tour
- 06:30 – 07:00 – Departure from Istanbul.
- 09:00 – Breakfast break on the way (at your own expense).
- 11:30 – Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy a restaurant lunch.
- 12:30 – Depart for a fully guided Gallipoli Tour, visiting:
- 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)
- Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery
- The Nek
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- 17:30 – Check-in at your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat.
24th April – Troy Tour & Transfer to Dawn Service
- 12:45 – Depart from your hotel for a fully guided Troy Tour, visiting:
- The Trojan Horse replica
- Sacrificial Altars
- 3700-year-old city walls
- Houses of Troy I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.)
- Bouleuterion (Senate Building)
- Odeon (Concert Hall)
- Remains from Troy I to Troy IX
- 16:00 – Return to Canakkale with free time for refreshments and rest.
- 22:00 – Depart from Eceabat for the Anzac Commemorative Site to secure your place for the Dawn Service.
25th April – Anzac Day Dawn Service
- 05:30 – Attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Anzac Cove.
- 10:30 – Australian National Ceremony at Lone Pine Memorial.
- 11:45 – New Zealand National Ceremony at Chunuk Bair Memorial.
- After the ceremonies, return to Eceabat and depart for Istanbul.
Includies of Anzac Day Tour - The Captain Tour
- All transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
- 1 restaurant lunch
- Fully guided Gallipoli Tour with a professional English-speaking guide
- Fully guided Troy Tour with a professional English-speaking guide
- Attendance at the Dawn Service, Australian, and New Zealand Ceremonies
- Lunch box during the Anzac Day ceremonies
- 1 night hotel accommodation (Bed & Breakfast)
Excludies of Anzac Day Tour - The Captain Tour
- Suggested optional activities and sightseeing
- Tips – driver and guide
- Entrance fees
Pick-up and Drop-off Details of Anzac Day Tour - The Captain Tour
- Istanbul
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Reviews (1)
David S:
The Anzac Day Tour – Gallipoli & Troy was an incredibly moving and well-organized experience. As an Australian, attending the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove was deeply emotional, and walking through the historic battlefields, trenches, and cemeteries brought history to life. The tour of Troy was also a fascinating addition, connecting both modern and ancient history. The guides were knowledgeable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to honor the ANZAC spirit while exploring Turkey’s rich heritage!
