Explore sites scattered along the Dardanelles as you go back in time to learn about the Gallipoli Campaign, World War I, and the Anzac forces. Check out memorials, battle sites, and cemeteries that pay tribute to both sides and listen to commentary about the war from your experienced guide.

Catch a lift from your Istanbul hotel and head to the waterfront, where you can board a spacious vessel for a scenic cruise down the Dardanelles. As you sail, listen to your guide set the stage by recounting the events leading up to the Gallipoli Campaign, which pitted Anzac forces against the Ottoman Empire for control of this strategic waterway.

Grab lunch when you reach Canakkale, and then head to Anzac Cove to see the beaches where the Allies made a foothold for early land campaigns. Pay tribute to the lives lost during these early battles at nearby cemeteries including Beach Cemetery, Quinn's Post, and the Nek. Hear about the Gallipoli Campaign's legacy at memorials dedicated to Australian, New Zealand, and English forces, and examine the Ottoman side with stops at the Turkish War Memorial before you hop aboard an air-conditioned coach for your return drive to Istanbul.