ANZAC Day Turkey 2027 / Dawn Service Tour

This tour is for those who are on a very tight schedule and want to see the services only.

 Services : Anzac Day Gallipoli Dawn Service – Anzac Commemorative Site
Lone Pine Australian Memorial Service – Lone Pine Cemetery
Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial Service – Chunuk Bair

24th April 2027,  Gallipoli Peninsula

PICK-UP POINT : TJS HOTEL – ECEABAT

Showings of Gallipoli documentary, “The Fatal Shore” & the movie “Gallipoli”.

Today gives you a chance to see the interantional service in Cape Helles.

The rest of the day is free for you to do as you please.

Take the opportunity to experience a traditional Turkish bath, check out the town of Eceabat, walk to the castle in the next village and stock up on munchies for the big day to come.

21:00 Join the convoy of TJs TOURS buses for departure to the Dawn Service site where we will grab a space in the large crowd and wait, listening to the pre dawn program.

10:30 pm: The Anzac Commemorative Site will open to attendees

25th April 2027, ANZAC Day Services

01:30 am: Pre-Service program commences  
03:00 am: Last entry prior to temporary road closure. Entry to the Anzac Commemorative Site ceases

05:00 am: Spirit of Place commences
05:30 Dawn Service commences as the sun breaks the skyline behind the Turkish Sphinx.

07:30 While waiting for your walk to the next service you can eat breakfast on the grass with the group. 10:00 am: Lone Pine Australian Memorial Service 
11:30 am: Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial Service
01:00 pm: Coach loading commences from Chunuk Bair (Hill 261)
Due to the timing of the Australian Service at Lone Pine Cemetery, and the New Zealand Service at Chunuk Bair, you will only be able to attend one service.
Late afternoon back in town.

Dawn Service Tour : £95 GBP/pax

Tour  Inclusions :

• ANZAC Day services
• Turkish/English speaking offsider on bus
• Private coach
• Breakfast pack

Tour  Exclusions :

• Battlefield tour
• Evening meals and drinks
• Lunch on return to Istanbul day
• Flights
• Accommodation

NOTES : Attendees should be prepared to do a lot of walking, up to 8km during your time at the commemorations, including up steep terrain, along paved and unpaved dirt roads. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.

Accessibility shuttles are available for attendees with accessibility requirements, or who do not believe they can walk the 8km.