2 Days Anzac Day Dawn Service Tour From Istanbul

Honor History, Witness the Dawn, Remember the Heroes

Join our 2-day Çanakkale tour to participate in the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and pay tribute at the Australian and New Zealand memorials on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Overview

Join this 2-day ANZAC Day Tour from Istanbul to participate in the international commemoration of the ANZAC soldiers who landed at Anzac Cove and sacrificed their lives during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I.

This tour provides a meaningful and respectful way to honor their courage while exploring the historic Gallipoli Peninsula, including the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove and the national ceremonies at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair.

Highlights:

• Attend the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove

• Participate in the Australian and New Zealand national ceremonies

• Explore historic trenches and ridges

• Small group tour for a personal and immersive experience

Itinerary

Day 1 – 24 April 2025: Istanbul to Eceabat / Gallipoli Dawn Service

• 13:00 – Depart from Istanbul to Eceabat.

• Midway Stop – Stretch and purchase snacks for the night.

• 18:00 – Arrive in Eceabat, collect your Gallipoli goodies bag, and transfer to the service site.

• 20:00 – Join the convoy of buses to the Dawn Service site and secure your spot for the pre-dawn program.

Tip: Overnight stay is near the Dawn Service site for the best viewing position.

Day 2 – 25 April 2025: Dawn Service & Return to Istanbul

• 05:30 – Dawn Service at Anzac Cove begins as the sun rises behind the Turkish Sphinx.

• 07:30 – Breakfast on the grass with the group, or take a breakfast pack and explore the ridges and trenches.

• 10:00 – Australian National Ceremony at Lone Pine

• 11:45 – New Zealand National Ceremony at Chunuk Bair

• Afternoon – Services end. Buses return to Eceabat for a quick stop to collect a meal pack for the journey back to Istanbul.

• Midway Stop – Break for refreshments or to purchase dinner.

• Evening – Arrival in Istanbul with drop-off close to your accommodation.

Why Book This Tour?

• Secure a prime viewing spot for the Dawn Service

• Small group tour for a respectful, personal experience

• Guided insights into Gallipoli history, memorials, and battlefields

• Walk historic trenches and ridges

• Ideal for history enthusiasts, descendants of ANZAC soldiers, or anyone wishing to honor the bravery and sacrifice

Includes

Tour Package Includes

• Air-conditioned, non-smoking bus transportation

• Participation in all ANZAC Day Services: Dawn Service, Australian and New Zealand ceremonies

• Lunch box during the tour

• Professional tour guides

• Local taxes and service charges

Excludes

• Flights to/from Istanbul

• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, snacks)

• Optional tips for guides and drivers

• Travel insurance