Walk the sacred ground of Gallipoli with a private historian guide — ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair — in a moving, unhurried journey through one of WWI's most defining campaigns. Bucket-list for history lovers and those tracing family heritage.
What to expect
Your private guide collects you at the Çanakkale ferry terminal and crosses the strait to the Gallipoli Peninsula. You walk ANZAC Cove at the water's edge, stand at the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, ascend Chunuk Bair for panoramic views, and visit the New Zealand monument. The guide weaves personal soldier diaries and tactical maps into the narrative, making each ridge and gully viscerally real. The experience closes with a quiet moment at the Turkish Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial overlooking the strait.
Good to know
The ferry crossing takes roughly 25–30 minutes. The full private tour runs 6–7 hours — confirm your ship's all-aboard time before booking and request a custom finish time. Pre-book at least 3–4 weeks ahead; private historian guides fill fast. Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dardanelles — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.