ANZAC Day 2026 – Gallipoli Dawn Service & Battlefield Tour

April 25, 2026 | Departing from Istanbul | Full-Day Overnight Experience

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative journey to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula for the ANZAC Day 2026 Dawn Service. This meaningful tour allows you to pay tribute to the soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who landed at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.

Each year, thousands of visitors from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world gather to honor the fallen. This tour offers a professionally organized and deeply moving experience, combining official ceremonies with a guided exploration of the Gallipoli battlefields.

Tour Highlights

Attend the official ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Anzac Cove
Visit key battlefield sites across the Gallipoli Peninsula
Explore memorials, cemeteries, and historic trenches
Learn in-depth historical insights from a professional English-speaking guide
Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation from Istanbul

Itinerary Overview

Evening Departure from Istanbul
Your journey begins with a late afternoon or evening departure from Istanbul in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Early Morning Arrival at Gallipoli
Arrive at the Gallipoli Peninsula in the early hours and proceed to Anzac Cove to secure your place for the Dawn Service ceremony.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service (April 25, 2026)
Participate in the official commemorative service at Anzac Cove, marking the anniversary of the 1915 landing.

Battlefield & Memorial Tour
After the ceremony, continue with a guided tour of significant sites, which may include:

Beach Cemetery
Lone Pine Memorial
Chunuk Bair Memorial
The Nek
Johnston’s Jolly

Your expert guide will provide historical context and moving stories from the Gallipoli Campaign.

Return to Istanbul
Following lunch at a local restaurant, depart for Istanbul with evening arrival.

What’s Included

Round-trip transportation from Istanbul
Professional English-speaking guide
Attendance at the official Dawn Service
Battlefield guided tour
Lunch at a local restaurant
Snack/meal pack during the ceremony
All organization and logistical arrangements

Important Information

Tour date: April 25, 2026
Duration: Approximately 20–21 hours
Group tour experience
Moderate physical activity required (standing for extended periods during the ceremony)
Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before departure (subject to booking terms)

Why Join This Tour?

ANZAC Day at Gallipoli is one of the world’s most powerful commemorative events. Standing at Anzac Cove at dawn, where history was written in 1915, is an emotional and unforgettable experience. This tour ensures seamless organization, historical depth, and respectful participation in the official ceremonies.