Gallipoli Discovery Tour 2027

Group Tour

Departs 7 September 2027 from Istanbul

$ 3205

5 Days

PRICE: per person, twin share
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $690
DEPOSIT: $1,000 per person

Explore the battlefields where the Anzac legend began on our 5-day Gallipoli Discovery Tour

Gallipoli Discovery Tour 2027

Walk in the footsteps on the original Anzacs on the most sacred Australian battlefield – Gallipoli. Our 5-day visits all the key sites where the Anzacs fought and died and includes numerous bonus visits not included in other tours! The itinerary has been personally designed by Mat McLachlan, and the tour is escorted by an expert Australian battlefield historian.

Day 1 > Tuesday 07 September 2027 | Istanbul to Gallipoli

The meeting point is the Kent Hotel Istanbul.

This morning we depart Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli peninsula. As we travel along the shores of the Sea of Marmara, we will discuss the history of the campaign and the vital importance of the waters of the Dardanelles to the aims and outcomes of the battle. On arrival in the seaside town of Çanakkale we will visit the old Turkish fort at Cimenlik, which played a key role in the naval attacks of March 1915. We will enjoy dinner together this evening. (D)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 2 > Wednesday 08 September 2027 | Anzac Sector

We will explore the scene of famous actions during the Gallipoli Campaign, such as Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Quinn’s Post, Chunuk Bair and many more. As the story of the campaign unfolds, we will learn the stories of the men who were there, on the ground where they fought and died. A highlight will be a visit to the recently uncovered trenches at Silt Spur, where we will have the opportunity to explore a complete Australian trench system that has been hidden for over a century. At the end of this memorable day we will return to Çanakkale, where our evening is free. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 3 > Thursday 09 September 2027 | Walking Anzac

It’s time to strap our walking boots on as we leave the well-trodden paths of Gallipoli and see the battlefield as the Anzacs did. Our touring coach will drive us to the Anzac sector, where we will enjoy two very special walks to parts of the battlefields rarely seen by tourists. Our first walk will take us from Shrapnel Valley, up onto Braund’s Hill and along the ridgelines towards the front line at Lone Pine. During this walk we will be following in the footsteps of the Anzacs and gaining a fascinating new perspective on the battlefield. After a picnic lunch we will drive to the heights of Chunuk Bair, where New Zealand troops fought bravely in August 1915. We will then walk down to the beach via Rhododendron Ridge, covering the same ground that New Zealand troops captured during their advance in 1915. We will have magnificent views of the tangle of gullies and ravines north of the Anzac Sector, where some of the toughest fighting of the August campaign occurred. This is one of the most scenic walks at Gallipoli, and one rarely seen by visitors to the region. At the end of this fascinating day we will return to our hotel, where our evening is free. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 4 > Friday 10 September 2027 | Helles

Today we will head to Cape Helles, located on the southern toe of the peninsula. We will explore the British and French battlefields, the scene of more than 30,000 deaths in just 10 months of fighting. While here we will explore V Beach, W Beach the Cape Helles Memorial, Achi Baba, and many more famous battlefields. We will also explore the forgotten Anzac attack at Krithia, as well as seeing several hidden sites not normally accessible by tourists. Whilst in the area we will enjoy lunch at a wonderful local restaurant in Eceabat. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 5 > Saturday 11 September 2027 | Gallipoli to Istanbul

Our last day at Gallipoli will take us to another battlefield from another time, the famous ancient city of Troy. We will enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and hear the fabulous story of ancient battles and the famous Trojan Horse. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Troy, where we may have the opportunity of meeting local author and Troy, expert Mustafa Askin. We will also visit some Turkish gun emplacements from the Gallipoli campaign. In the afternoon we will return to Istanbul at approximately 7:30pm, where sadly our tour will end. The drop off hotel is The Kent Hotel Istanbul. (B)

The journey may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime.

★ Services of an expert WWI Historian
★ Central Istanbul pick up and drop off from the Kent Hotel Istanbul
★ Welcome Dinner in Gallipoli
★ Breakfast daily, three lunches
★ All excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
★ 4 nights’ 3 to 4-star accommodation
★ Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
★ All entrance fees as per the itinerary