Gallipoli Private tour from Kepez port
Event/Tour date:
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Departure time:
08:30
Visiting:
Kepez port-Gallipoli-Canakkale
12-Night Greece & Turkey Voyage by azamara Quest
- YOUR GUIDED TOUR DEPARTURE CRUICE DETAILS ISTANBUL
- REGION: Mediterranean
- SHIP: Azamara Quest
- EMBARK : Piraeus (Athens), Greece
- DEPARTURE DATE: 19 JUNE 2023 ATHENS
- DEBARK: KEPEZ PORT CANAKKALE
- 29 JUNE 2023 08:00 AM KEPEZ PORT CANAKKALE
- PICK UP: KEPEZ PORT -> GUIDED TOUR -> DROP OFF: KEPEZ PORT CANAKKALE
Kepez is a small town by the dardanel, but real treasures can be found at the further beyond the shore. The ancient city Helen of Troy was once just a mythology, but archaeological excavations have brought this to life. Also within reach of port is the Gallipoli Peninsula, where WWI campaign devastated Allied forces.
Your journey begins with a short drive to Feery port then 24 min ferry ride to Eceabat
Then, follow your guide to visit Gallipoli peninsula
Private Excursion to Gallipoli from Kepez port
Visit the Gallipoli peninsula and memorials of Gallipoli daily from Kepez port….
Gallipoli Guided Tour
Your day in Kepez port, morning starts with a ferry a across the Darnelle to Eceabat. Straits go to the Gallipoli Peninsula. On the way there is a strategic point of contention throughout history.
During WWI the British and Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) troops fought againt Turks who were allied with the Germans and Austria-Hungary.
Death Toll of The war
The Allies wanted control of the Straits in order to cut off the oil supply to their enemy. The Gallipoli campaign lasted 249 days. The death toll was huge. 86,000 Turkish forces and more than 160,000 Allied soldiers perished.
The entire Gallipoli peninsula is a national park. Turkish and Allied soldiers are buried side by side in 31 war cemeteries. There are also several important monuments.
Lunch Break
Cross back to Canakkale by ferry and enjoy lunch at the charming Akol Hotel restaurant located by the Dardanelles.
After lunch we will drive back to Kepez port.
09:00 am Morning starts with a ferry ride across the Dardanelles Straits to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Arrive in Eceabat then Depart for Gallipoli tour Visiting
- Brighton Beach,
- Beach Cemetery,
- ANZAC Cove,
- Ariburnu Cemetery,
- ANZAC Commemorative Site,
- Respect to Mehmetcik Statue,
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial,
- Johnston's Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels),
- Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery,
- The Nek,
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
-----Back to Ferry - Cross dardanelle back to Canakkale.
Enjoy lunch at the charming Akol Hotel restaurant located by the Dardanelles.
16:00 pm End of the tour transfer back to Kepez Port in Canakkale
We use for the tours this bus or smillar A/C No smoking bus with professional Driver
Can I make Troy and Gallipoli tour daily from Cruise port?
Ofcourse you can make gallipoli and Troy tour same day if you you can depart 08:30 am 16:00-16:30 pm we will be back
Will our transport have A/C on minibus?
Yes our Minibuses are A/C No smoking tour Minibuses.
Do I have to have lunch a your restaurant?
No You dont have to. You can have some where else. This is up to you
Why shall I book with top Turkey trips?
Booking with top turkey trips will ensure you get more out of your travel experience! We offer a large variety of tours than you will find through your cruise line and our tour operatord. In addition, we offer tours better value than what you would find through the cruise line. We are localand speak your language. Contact us to see how we can impress you.
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When should I reserve my shore excursion?
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Do I have to pay full amount or Pay some deposite?
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If I book, how will you send confirmation of my booking?
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Is there any risk that if I miss my cruise ship?
Well this will be an urgent canselation so you will not have any risk only we charge small amount rest of amount we refund you