Gallipoli - Battle of Lone Pine 111th Anniversary

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Day 1 > Wednesday 05 August 2026 | Istanbul to Gallipoli

This morning, we depart Istanbul and drive to the Gallipoli peninsula. As we travel along the shores of the Sea of Marmara, we will discuss the history of the campaign and the vital importance of the waters of the Dardanelles to the aims and outcomes of the battle. On arrival in the seaside town of Çanakkale, we will visit the old Turkish fort at Cimenlik, which played a key role in the naval attacks of March 1915. We will enjoy dinner together this evening. (D)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 2 > Thursday 06 August 2026 | Anzac Sector

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine. We will explore the scenes of famous actions during the Gallipoli Campaign, such as Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Quinn’s Post, Chunuk Bair, and many more. As the story of the campaign unfolds, we will learn the stories of the men who were there, on the ground where they fought and died. A highlight will be a visit to the recently uncovered trenches at Silt Spur, where we will have the opportunity to explore a complete Australian trench system that has been hidden for over a century. We will also conduct a memorial service at Lone Pine, in honour of all the men who died during the campaign. At the end of this memorable day, we will return to Çanakkale, where our evening is free. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 3 > Friday 07 August 2026 | Walking Anzac

It’s time to strap our walking boots on as we leave the well-trodden paths of Gallipoli and see the battlefield as the Anzacs did. Our touring coach will drive us to the Anzac sector, where we will enjoy two very special walks to parts of the battlefields rarely seen by tourists. Our first walk will take us from Shrapnel Valley, up onto Braund’s Hill and along the ridgelines towards the front line at Lone Pine. During this walk, we will be following in the footsteps of the Anzacs and gaining a fascinating new perspective on the battlefield. After a picnic lunch, we will drive to the heights of Chunuk Bair, where New Zealand troops fought bravely in August 1915. We will then walk down to the beach via Rhododendron Ridge, covering the same ground that New Zealand troops captured during their advance in 1915. We will have magnificent views of the tangle of gullies and ravines north of the Anzac Sector, where some of the toughest fighting of the August campaign occurred. This is one of the most scenic walks at Gallipoli, and one rarely seen by visitors to the region. At the end of this fascinating day, we will return to our hotel, where our evening is free. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 4 > Saturday 08 August 2026 | Helles

Today, we will head to Cape Helles, located on the southern toe of the peninsula. We will explore the British and French battlefields, the scene of more than 30,000 deaths in just 10 months of fighting. While here, we will explore V Beach, W Beach, the Cape Helles Memorial, Achi Baba, and many more famous battlefields. We will also explore the forgotten Anzac attack at Krithia, as well as seeing several hidden sites not normally accessible by tourists. Whilst in the area, we will enjoy lunch at a wonderful local restaurant in Eceabat. (B, L)

OVERNIGHT: Çanakkale

Day 5 > Sunday 09 August 2026 | Gallipoli to Istanbul

Our last day at Gallipoli will take us to another battlefield from another time, the famous ancient city of Troy. We will enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and hear the fabulous story of ancient battles and the famous Trojan Horse. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in Troy, where we may have the opportunity of meeting local author and Troy expert Mustafa Askin. We will also visit some Turkish gun emplacements from the Gallipoli campaign. Today’s bonus visit is to the wonderful Korfmann Library in a former 19th-century Armenian school, to learn about their unique collection of more than 6000 volumes, the life’s work of German archaeologist Manfred Korfmann, one of the world’s most important resources about Ancient Troy. In the afternoon, we will return to Istanbul at approximately 7:30 pm, where sadly our tour will end. The drop off hotel is The Kent Hotel Istanbul. (B)

The journey may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime.

Tour Dates: 5 to 9 August 2026

• from $3,049 pp twin share*
• from $3,719 solo traveller*

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