Anzac Gallipoli

On the 25^th April 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers were a part of the British invasion force to capture the strategically important Dardanelles region of Turkey. The courage shown by these men and the equally courageous Turkish defenders is now legendary.

Every year a large group of Aussies, Kiwis and interested onlookers gather in the early hours of the morning at Gallipoli to commemorate the bravery and dedication of the soldiers of the ANZAC forces. Many have slept out under the stars only to waken to the haunting memory of the thousands of men arriving on the beaches at ANZAC Cove. A dawn service on ANZAC Day, attended by Australian, New Zealand and Turkish officials provokes strong emotions amongst the thousands of spectators nearly 100 years later. A track is carved out of the landscape from the cove to the top of the very hills the troops had to climb and memorial services are held at Lone Pine for Australian servicemen and Chunuk Bair for New Zealanders during the rest of the day.

Topdeck has been privileged to operate tours to ANZAC Day services at Gallipoli for 30 years and the commitment to offering a genuine experience is paramount. Join Topdeck on an unforgettable pilgrimage.