A trip to the battlefields of the First World War in northwest Turkey where the Turks fought the combined forces of the Allies on the north bank of the Dardanelles Straits. The 1915 landings and battles are commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders on ANZAC Day, 25 April, every year.

A trip to the battlefields of the First World War in northwest Turkey where the Turks fought the combined forces of the Allies on the north bank of the Dardanelles Straits. The 1915 landings and battles are commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders on ANZAC Day, 25 April, every year. At this time especially, Gallipoli becomes a place of pilgrimage for many Australians and New Zealanders who want to honour the memory of their forbears. The Turkish victory over the Allies is celebrated on the 18th March.

With an early start, the drive lasts approximately 4 hours and makes the short crossing across the Dardanelles from Canakkale to the Gallipoli peninsula by ferry. Here the tour visits the famous battle fields of Gallipoli, Anzac Cove and the war cemeteries (including Beach Cemetery, Quinn's Post, and the Nek).

Military museum: Exhibition of soldiers’ photographs, uniforms, weapons and other findings from the battlefields.

Lone Pine: With its’ sweeping view over the Aegean and down the Gallipoli peninsula, this is where the Turks and Anzacs fought and died.

Anzac memorials: Including Lone Pine - Australian memorial, Chunuk Bair - New Zealand memorial, Hellespont - English memorial of the naval battle fought on 18th March 1915. Johnston's Jolly Cemetery: Named after the commander of the 2nd Australian Division Artillery, Brigadier-General George Johnston. Australian troops reached here on 25 April 1915 and their field guns were said to ‘jolly-up’ the Turkish battery opposite. It was lost the next day to the Turkish forces and never regained.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.
Start/opening time: At 6am.
End/closing time: At 9:30pm.


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