Gallipoli and Cape Helles Tour from Canakkale
Two battlefronts, one powerful story.
This full-day Gallipoli and Cape Helles Tour from Canakkale brings together the ANZAC landing zones and the lesser-visited but equally moving southern sector of Cape Helles.
From the trenches of Chunuk Bair to the windswept beaches of V Beach, walk through the legacy of WWI with insight, respect, and expert guidance.
- Combines both ANZAC and Cape Helles fronts in one comprehensive day
- Offers lesser-known perspectives beyond typical Gallipoli tours
- Guided by experts who bring the history to life
- Round-trip hotel transfers and ferry included
- Ideal for military history lovers and respectful travelers
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Canakkale or Eceabat)
- Round-trip ferry tickets across the Dardanelles
- Guided Gallipoli and Cape Helles Tour
- Entrance fees to all historical sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional English-speaking battlefield guide
What's Not Included
- Breakfast and dinner
- Drinks at lunch
- Personal expenses
Gallipoli and Cape Helles Tour from Canakkale: A Complete Battlefield Experience
Gallipoli ANZAC Sites and Cape Helles Memorial Tour
08:30 am: You will be picked up from your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat.
If starting from Canakkale, enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the Dardanelles to reach the Gallipoli Peninsula.
09:00 am: The tour begins with the northern ANZAC sector of Gallipoli.
Gallipoli ANZAC Sites – Echoes from the Trenches
- Brighton Beach: See where ANZAC troops first landed and where the story of Gallipoli began.
- Beach Cemetery: A solemn resting place for ANZAC soldiers, including John Simpson’s grave.
- ANZAC Cove: Walk along the narrow shoreline that witnessed the dawn landings of 25 April 1915.
- Ari Burnu: Visit the site of fierce early combat and hear firsthand accounts of the fighting.
- Lone Pine Cemetery: A major Australian memorial site that honors thousands of fallen troops.
- Johnston’s Jolly: Explore original trenches and gain insight into trench warfare conditions.
- Shrapnel Valley: Once filled with chaos, now a peaceful and moving site of remembrance.
- Turkish Memorial: See the national monument with Atatürk’s powerful words of reconciliation.
- The Nek: Hear the tragic story of the charge made famous in the “Gallipoli” film.
- Chunuk Bair: Visit the New Zealand memorial on one of the campaign’s most contested ridges.
12:30 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant in Eceabat.
13:30 pm: Continue southward to Cape Helles—the southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Cape Helles Sector – The Forgotten Front
- Helles Memorial: The main Commonwealth monument commemorating the servicemen with no known grave.
- Seddülbahir Fortress: An Ottoman-era fort heavily bombarded during the landings of April 25.
- V Beach: One of the main Allied landing sites, where the River Clyde was used as a landing vessel.
- W Beach (Lancashire Landing): Visit the site of intense fighting and bravery under heavy fire.
- French Cemetery: A peaceful cemetery and memorial for French troops who also fought at Gallipoli.
17:30 pm: Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Canakkale or Eceabat.
- Includes hotel pick-up from Canakkale or Eceabat
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A remarkable tour full of history and breathtaking landscapes. Cape Helles added a powerful dimension to the Gallipoli experience. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history and culture.
The Gallipoli and Cape Helles tour was deeply moving and beautifully organized. Visiting these historic sites gave me a profound appreciation for the history and sacrifices made. The guide was very knowledgeable and respectful throughout.
Excellent trip of history in Gallipoli Peninsula.
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