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Spend the day exploring the Gallipoli Peninsula and learning about Anzac Day with ease on this full-day group tour. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. In the company of your guide, explore the memorials in Anzac Cove and enjoy included admission fees and lunch.

This exclusive tour is an excellent option for travellers who wish to visit Gallipoli and Troy in just one day.

Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private full-day tour from Istanbul. This seamless experience includes airport transfers and round-trip flights from Istanbul to Izmir. See the Temple of Hadrian, the Celsus Library, and the Fountain of Trajan, alongside the House of the Virgin Mary and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.

Enjoy a luxury day in Istanbul for a more peaceful way of sightseeing cruise down the Bosphorus strait on a luxury yacht. Admire panoramic views that you wouldn’t see otherwise, and access excellent photo opportunities of landmarks. Enjoy visiting the famous Grand Bazaar

Trade the noise and crowded streets of Istanbul for a day on one of the Princes' Islands. This end-to-end tour begins with pickup from your hotel on the mainland, followed by a leisurely boat ride to Büyükada. After eating an included lunch, explore the island’s beaches and noteworthy buildings on your own, by bicycle or an electric car.

Visit the fascinating archeological site of Gobeklitepe on a full-day private tour from Istanbul. Explore this 12,000-year-old hilltop sanctuary, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start your day with an early morning pickup at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Sanliurfa, formerly known as Edessa. Edessa is noted as one of the most important holy places in the world. Upon arrival at the Sanliurfa airport, you will meet with driver and transfer to tour meetingpoint then meet with guide that will lead you to Gobeklitepe. The discovery of Gobeklitepe and its architecture has changed the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Archeologists believe it is the oldest religious site in the world. Explore its Neolithic collection of stone circles in this prehistoric site of worship. Learn how people built this structure 12,000 years ago using stone-age tools. Take a walk at the site of the excavation and find out recent findings.

Embark on a moving day trip to explore the WWI battlefields, trenches and memorials of the Gallipoli Peninsula on this full-day tour from Istanbul, including lunch. Hear about the bloody battles of the Gallipoli Campaign as Turkish and ANZAC troops fought over control of the Dardanelles strait and visit the many war cemeteries, including the Beach Cemetery where the grave of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick lies.

Swap the bustle of the city for the tranquil waters and looming mountains of Lake Sapanca on this full-day tour from Istanbul, including lunch. Escape from it all with a picnic on the lakefront and a hike to the Masukiye waterfall, then ride the cable car (not included) to Mt Kartepe for impressive views over the surrounding countryside.

Embark on a moving day trip to explore the WWI battlefields, trenches and memorials of the Gallipoli Peninsula on this full-day tour from Istanbul, including lunch. Hear about the bloody battles of the Gallipoli Campaign as Turkish and ANZAC troops fought over control of the Dardanelles strait and visit the many war cemeteries, including the Beach Cemetery where the grave of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick lies.

Visit the World War I battlefields of Gallipoli in just one day on this tour from Istanbul, which includes lunch and hotel transfers. See Anzac Cove, where the troops first landed; visit the commemorative site where the Dawn Service is held; walk along Brighton Beach; and explore the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue and Johnston's Jolly trenches and tunnels while learning about the war from multiple perspectives.

Visit the ancient city of Troy with ease on this full-day tour, with round-trip transfers from many Istanbul hotels. Stop at the Trojan Horse, a replica of the mythical device that toppled Troy, the ancient city walls, and more, and learn about the history and myths of Troy from your guide. Pause midday for a local lunch.

Get out of the busy city center and experience Istanbul’s islands with ease on this tour to Princes' Islands, a peaceful and car-free locale. Travel comfortably from your hotel in an air-conditioned minibus and make your way to the Princes' Islands with your guide. Discover the wooden houses of Heybeliada and the Ottoman-era mansions of Buyukada during free time.

Tour the ruins of Ephesus and be back in Istanbul by nightfall during this time-saver, full-day tour, which includes round-trip domestic flight tickets to Izmir and back. See well-preserved ancient Roman-era sights like the Temple of Artemis and Celsus Library with a guide, and visit the secluded pilgrimage location, The House of Mary. Lunch and comfortable ground transfers are included.

Travel around Istanbul with the guidance and commentary of the Turkey Insider Team on this food-focused excursion. Your guide will give you information about the culinary culture and history of the city and you will stop on the way to taste traditional Turkish delicacies. Highlights include the Spice Bazaar, the back streets of Eminönü and the Kadıköy fish market.

Explore the Asian area of Istanbul (Kadikoy) like never before, through the eyes of a local Taste some delicious local cuisine in some of the locally renowned restaurants Wander around the bustling Kadikoy Fruit Market and sample some local produce Stroll around the cultural hub of Moda and take in the buzzing city life See Turkey’s largest and most impressive mosque, Camlica Mosque Take a breather in the picturesque Otagtepe Park Enjoy the intimacy of a private/small group tour

Escape the bustle of the capital on this full-day countryside tour from Istanbul. which includes stops at four different stunning locations. Visit over 200 animal species at a nature reserve (entrance not included), go for a stroll along scenic Sapanca Lake, enjoy a lakeside Turkish picnic near a waterfall, and admire panoramic views of the water from a hilltop ski resort. Upgrade to include a chair-lift ride to the summit.

Discover the highlights of Bursa and Uludag on a full-day tour from Istanbul. Visit landmarks in Bursa such as the Great Mosque (Ulu Camii) and Green Mosque (Yesil Camii), and other sites in the former capital of the Ottoman Empire. Travel by cable car up Uludag mountain for great views and a barbecue lunch, then take an ATV ride or choose another activity (optional at own expense).

Traverse the peaceful and picturesque Gallipoli Peninsula, a historic landscape that was a significant battleground back in World War I. A long drive to the wonderful town of Eceabat where you energize by feasting on a delicious meal at a local restaurant. After a satisfying lunch, you will begin the tour around the peninsula, accompanied by a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide who will captivate you with his stories and commentary on the various sites you will visit. Since the Gallipoli Peninsula was a battleground during the war, a lot of soldiers, a good number of them Australian and Kiwi, perished there, so there is a poignant atmosphere that pervades all throughout the landscape. You can even pay your tributes to the fallen soldiers by the memorial sites found in Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, the Nek Ridge, and Chunuk Bair. You will even visit the famous Johnston's Jolly, a battlesite with trenches where many Turkish and Allied soldiers took cover.

Visit the legendary city of Troy on this day-trip from Istanbul. Feast on Turkish cuisine at a local restaurant when you arrive in Eceabat. After lunch, wander around the ancient ruins of Troy, including the Odeon stage, the Bouleuterion and a replica of the Trojan horse. Witness ongoing excavations and learn more about Greek mythology. You will even go on a ferry ride on the Dardanelles between Europe and Asia.

Tour starts at the old Hippodrome of Constantinople which was the sports and social center of the old city. Discover major works of art including the Obelisk from Egypt, the Serpentine Column from Delphi, and the fountain of Willhelm II, constructed by the Germans. Continue to the Blue Mosque, whose six minarets are a key fixture of Istanbul’s skyline. Next, head for the Topkapi Palace, which was home to the Ottoman emperors between the 15th and 19th centuries. Marvel at the jewel-stuffed treasury and priceless displays of Oriental porcelain. Move on to the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Behold the dome and stunning Byzantine mosaics of this architectural gem as your guide recounts its turbulent history. Then visit the Grand Bazaar with over 3,000 shops selling everything from carpets to jewelry to ceramics and leather goods. Stroll around the Spice Bazaar with its incredible smell from almost every spice imaginable, as well as dried fruits and nuts, sweets and the ubiquitous Turkish Delight.

Join a meaningful journey from Istanbul to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula to attend the official ANZAC Day commemorations. This overnight tour allows you to participate in the famous Dawn Service and attend both the Australian and New Zealand national ceremonies. Travel comfortably from Istanbul with an experienced team and witness one of the most significant memorial events honoring the soldiers of World War I. The tour includes transportation, official ceremony attendance, and a lunch box during the commemorations. This experience is ideal for travelers who wish to pay their respects and learn more about the history of the Gallipoli campaign while participating in the official ANZAC Day services.

ANZAC Day Gallipoli Dawn Service & Battlefield Tour – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Commemorative Experience Every year on 25 April, Australians and New Zealanders from around the world gather at Gallipoli to honor the courage and sacrifice of the ANZAC soldiers who fought during the First World War. Your ANZAC Day Gallipoli Tour is designed not only as a visit, but as a deeply meaningful journey of remembrance. This exclusive ANZAC Day tour offers a rare opportunity to attend the Gallipoli Dawn Service, walk the historic ANZAC battlefields, and pay tribute at the memorials and cemeteries where history was written.