For visitors based in Çanakkale or Eceabat, this private tour offers a focused and in-depth exploration of the Cape Helles battlefield, the primary front for British and French forces during the Gallipoli Campaign. By starting locally, you dedicate your entire day to the history, avoiding long transit times. With your own expert guide and private vehicle, you can explore the vast southern sector of the peninsula, which witnessed some of the campaign’s heaviest and most attritional fighting, often compared to the Western Front.
Your journey covers the full scope of the Helles story. You will stand on the shores of the infamous landing sites, including ‘V’ Beach, where troops disembarked from the SS River Clyde under withering fire, and ‘W’ Beach (Lancashire Landing). The tour proceeds to the imposing Helles Memorial, which commemorates over 20,000 Commonwealth servicemen with no known grave. You will also have time to explore the vast French Cemetery and key battlefield areas like the formidable Gully Ravine.
This private tour is the perfect way to understand the scale and sacrifice of the Helles campaign. The flexibility of having your own guide allows you to focus on particular points of interest, whether it’s the British, Irish, or French experience, or to locate a specific memorial or cemetery. It provides a crucial and comprehensive perspective on the Gallipoli story, beyond the well-known ANZAC narrative.
