Gallipoli Battlefields by Air
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Embark on a poignant journey through history with the "Gallipoli Battlefields by Air" tour in Turkey. This immersive experience begins in Istanbul, leading you to the hallowed grounds of Gallipoli, where over 30,000 British and Commonwealth troops made the ultimate sacrifice. Explore the Helles Memorial, the site of the 1915 landings at V Beach, and the poignant cemeteries of ANZAC Beach and Lone Pine. Delve into the stories of the "Lost Battalion" at Suvla Bay and visit the historic sites of Channakale and Troy. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including stays at the DoubleTree by Hilton and Hotel Kum, and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach. This fully guided tour offers a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of history, capturing the essence of the Gallipoli campaign through sightseeing, photography, and reflective moments.
Highlights
- See the sites where more than 30,000 British and Commonwealth troops gave their lives, starting in Gallipoli town with the Helles Memorial.
- Focus on the landings of April 1915 and see where the British troops landed on V Beach.
- Visit Channakale and Troy, including Channakale’s military cemetery and the siege site at Troy.
- Explore ANZAC Beach and Lone Pine, where Australians and New Zealanders landed, and visit the Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery.
- Discover Suvla Bay and learn about the history of the 'Lost Battalion' and visit the Newfoundland Memorial at Caribou Hill.
- Cross the Dardanelles to visit Canakkale and explore the archaeological remains at Troy.
Accommodation
Mode of Transport
Insurance
Destinations
- Europe
- Turkey
Tour Types
- History
- Walking
- Cultural
- Sightseeing
- Ruins-Archaeology
- Battlefield Tours
Location: Istanbul
Fly to Istanbul where you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: overnight hotel
Meals: none
Location: Gallipoli
Early departure for the journey to Gallipoli. We have lunch in Gallipoli town, overlooking the Dardanelles. Following check-in at our hotel where we stay for five nights, we visit the Helles Memorial to the Missing, where the vast majority of those who fell in 1915 are commemorated, seeing the Turkish gun battery.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel where we stay for five nights
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Cape Helles
We begin our look at Gallipoli by focussing on the landings on 25th April 1915. We start on the British sector, seeing where the River Clyde landed the men of the 29th Division on V Beach, Seddul Bair, and the nearby V Beach Cemetery. We then move on to Lancashire Landing, where the 1st Lancashire Fusiliers won six V.C.s before breakfast. (This visit requires some walking as the roads to the beach are not accessible by coach.) At X Beach we see where HMS Implacable landed 2nd Royal Fusiliers, and have a picnic lunch before we look at the ground fought over by the British in the second phase of the campaign.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Kum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Gallipoli Peninsula
Continuing with our look at the 25th April landings we move north to ANZAC, where the Australians and New Zealanders landed. We visit ANZAC itself, spending the morning walking along the landing beach and seeing the battlefield and nearby military cemeteries. Picnic lunch at Lone Pine, where we look at the Australian attack and see the Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery. We see where Albert Jacka became the first Australian to win the V.C. in WWI, and go to the Nek, where the Australian Light Horse suffered heavily in the August offensives – as graphically illustrated in the film ‘Gallipoli’. The day ends on the New Zealand battlefield at Chunuk Bair, seeing preserved Turkish trenches.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Kum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Suvla Bay
In the morning we go up to Suvla Bay, where some of the first British ‘Pals’ battalions came into action in August 1915. Here we study the landings and also look at the history of the ‘Lost Battalion’, the 1/5th Norfolks: the men from the Sandringham Royal Estate who disappeared during the fighting at Suvla. We also visit the Newfoundland Memorial at Caribou Hill. In the afternoon we return to ANZAC and see the peaceful Shrapnel Valley Cemetery and take a walk up to Shell Green where the Australians played a game of cricket in full view of the Turks.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Kum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Çanakkale
We cross the Dardanelles to visit Canakkale, with free time for some shopping and lunch. In the afternoon we travel to Troy, visiting the site of the siege and seeing the archaeological remains, before travelling to our last night near Canakkale.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Kum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Istanbul
Fly back to the UK from Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Accommodation
-Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
-Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
-Airport transfers are included at the destination.
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Fully Guided
-The tour is fully guided.
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International Travel
-International travel is included.
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Transport
-Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
Not Included
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Insurance
-Insurance is not included.
You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.
| Dates | Price | ||
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16-May-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £1599.00 | |
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12-Sep-2026
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £1449.00 | |
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15-May-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £1699.00 | |
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11-Sep-2027
for 0 Nights |
Standard Room | £1579.00 |
