Staying in Canakkale, you are just a ferry crossing away from one of the most important commemorations in Australian and New Zealand history. On this journey, you’ll follow the same waters the ANZACs crossed in 1915, travelling from Canakkale to the Gallipoli Peninsula to be part of an experience that stays with you long after the sun rises.
Departing in the evening, you’ll join travellers from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world as you make your way towards the ceremony grounds. The atmosphere grows quieter as you walk into Anzac Cove — a place where stories of bravery, loss, and mateship echo across the ridgelines.
Under the night sky, thousands gather in reflection. When the horizon begins to glow and the ANZAC Day Dawn Service begins, you’ll feel the weight of history and the unity of everyone around you. It is a moment of gratitude and remembrance — powerful, humbling, and deeply emotional.
After the Dawn Service, the journey continues to the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine or the New Zealand Memorial at Chunuk Bair before returning to Canakkale through the Dardanelles.
If you prefer another starting point, SAILNSTAY also offers:
ANZAC Day — Dawn Service Experience (From Istanbul)
ANZAC Day — Dawn Service Transfer (From Eceabat)
Itinerary
24 April — Evening Departure
Canakkale → Ferry Crossing → Anzac Cove (Overnight Outside)
Meeting Point:
MD Barbaros Hotel, Canakkale
Evening departure (final timing will be confirmed closer to the date due to government security procedures)
We meet at MD Barbaros Hotel, the central gathering point for travellers staying in Çanakkale. From here, we take the ferry across the Dardanelles and proceed toward the controlled ANZAC Day event zone.
Government Security Notice
Access to Anzac Cove is determined by security authorities each year.
If high-ranking dignitaries are present (Prime Ministers, Ministers, Defence officials), timings and access routes may change.
Our team coordinates directly with event officials to ensure compliance and smooth movement.
Upon entering the designated area, we continue to Anzac Cove, where travellers settle in for the overnight wait leading into the Dawn Service.
25 April — Dawn Service & Memorial Ceremonies
Anzac Cove → Lone Pine → Chunuk Bair → Canakkale
Before sunrise, join thousands at Anzac Cove for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service — a deeply moving and unforgettable moment shared by Australians, New Zealanders, and visitors from around the world.
After the Dawn Service, transfers continue to the national memorial services:
🇦🇺 Australian Memorial — Lone Pine
🇳🇿 New Zealand Memorial — Chunuk Bair
We follow the official event vehicle routes, which prioritise ceremony schedules and safety.
After completing the program, we return by ferry to Canakkale and conclude the service at MD Barbaros Hotel.
Who This Tour is For
This Eceabat version is ideal for travellers who:
- Are already staying in Canakkale
- Do not need a hotel-inclusive or Istanbul departure
- Want simple, direct access to the Dawn Service
- Prefer a shorter logistical route (no long drives)
- Are you backpacking, self-driving, or on a flexible Turkey itinerary
This is a service-focused, no-hotel ANZAC Day experience.
Included
- Transportation from Canakkale to Anzac Cove
- Access to ANZAC Day Dawn Service
- Transportation to memorial services (Lone Pine / Chunuk Bair)
- Return transportation to Canakkale
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All ferry/transport regulations required by the authorities
Excluded
- Meals that are not specified on the itinerary.
- Sleeping bags or blankets at the commemorative site
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Good to Know
- Overnight: You will spend the night outdoors at Anzac Cove
- Fitness Level: Moderate (standing, walking, uneven surfaces)
- Weather: Nights can be very cold — dress in layers
- Security: Bag checks and restricted zones apply
- Timing: Exact departure times depend on government protocols announced days before the event