My experience with TJS Tours was absolutely amazing! From exploring wrecks and underwater treasures in the Dardanelles, Saros Gulf, Bozcaada, and Gökçeada to the expert guidance provided by TJS's team, it was a truly unique adventure. The underwater remnants from World War I in Gökçeada Kuzu Limanı, designated as an Underwater National Park, offered a fantastic alternative for divers. TJS's meticulous organization turned these underwater explorations into unforgettable memories. I highly recommend it!
Celebrating Heritage, Harmony, and Hospitality: The Story of Anzac Gallipoli Tours
Over the years we have built a genuine & loyal relationship not only with our clients but also with our service suppliers, specially hoteliers, local guides, transporters & others who have given us their best possible rates & utmost attention to the needs of our guests…
www.anzacgallipolitours.com is a full-fledged travel agent & tour operator run by Turkish / Australian couple (TJ & Bernina) who are experienced destination planners. Both management & guides have a long running reputation for being the Gallipoli tour specialists, having run daily Gallipoli tours to the ANZAC site for over 33 years.
TJ (Ilhami Gezici) was born to guide the battlefields & Turkey. His name says it all. The direct translation would be: Ilhami = inspirational / Gezici = wanderer or traveller. TJ is the Inspirational Traveller. A local boy who studied high school in Eceabat, Ilhamis’ love of the battlefields grew from the enthusiasm of his history teacher who would take his students around the Gallipoli Peninsula & tell stories handed down from the local elders. Ilhami started out as an all ’round Turkey guide on long multi – city itineraries mostly for Americans who gave him the nickname TJ. As the travel agents & hoteliers got to know him by this nickname, it stuck & he has used it ever since.
’Marrying historical knowledge & general enthusiasm’ TJ decided to settle in Eceabat to start TJ’s Travel Agency running the most comprehensive day tours in the region. *Verity Campbell (Lonely Planet author)
Bernina – “As a couple, I think we bring great harmony to our business. TJ is an excellent guide & has such a strong commitment to the Gallipoli peninsula that it shines through in his tours. As a trained Catholic school teacher, my organisational & interactive skills have helped me make an easy transition from teacher to tour operator & the religious training I have made it easier to melt our two worlds into one as both of us have kept our faith & merged our beliefs together to form a strong bond of what we believe makes for a more harmonious world. I was granted Turkish citizenship in 2005 & TJ was given his Australian citizenship in 2006, so together we have embraced both cultures & traditions, which I think makes for a great team in the tourism sector.”
While staying true to our origins, in 2011 we have launched our new website with a wide range of new travel services for like-minded independent travellers. We wholeheartedly believe our best assets are enthusiastic, well-educated guides, drivers & office personnel who have first hand knowledge acquired through living – guiding tours in Turkey & they are eager to share our country’s treasures as you are to experience them.
REVIEW & TESTIMONIALS
Top Reviews for TJS
Amy J.
Traveler
We discovered TJS Tours in Eceabat, and it turned out to be an incredible experience from the moment we met TJS and his crew. Originally planning to stay for two nights, we extended our stay significantly. From the Anzac tour to the Troy tour and WWI wreck snorkeling, TJS provided great advice on where to eat and what to do. With years of guiding experience, you just can't go wrong. Thanks to TJS and his very friendly staff.
Todd S.
Traveler
During our visit to Turkey to see our grandfather's grave at Cape Helles, TJS organized the entire tour to suit our family. It was superb, including an outstanding visit to Troy. The hotel was good, serving a fine breakfast with plenty of choices, even meeting fussy Scottish standards. Well-run and good value too. We will surely return one day. A big thank you to TJS and his wonderful, friendly staff.
Bill W
Traveler
In the sleepy seaside village of Eceabat, where tractors park alongside Toyotas; This past year, 20,000 wandering Aussies & Kiwis have rested up here. And they’ve watched Mel Gibson run at Gallipoli, which TJ plays non-stop in the lounge.” Ray Martin, 60 Minutes, Gallipoli / Apr 2002 LONDIST-SO3 G3OD (Castello, John Capt)
John Capt
Traveler
Hi TJ, I just wanted to write to say thank you again for a fantastic week and for all the hard work you put into making it so! Everyone had a great time and has been saying how great your hospitality was. Just one thing: could you please send me an electronic copy of the itinerary/receipt we completed last Wednesday evening? Thanks!
Dara
Traveler