ANZAC on the Western Front
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour through the heart of World War I history. From the vibrant city of Lille to the poignant battlefields of Ypres and the Somme, this journey offers a profound exploration of the Great War's legacy. Each day is filled with visits to significant sites, museums, and memorials, providing a deep understanding of the events that shaped history. With comfortable accommodations and thoughtfully planned activities, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.
Included
- 5 nights in hand-picked accommodation
5 breakfasts
2 dinners
Guide
Have the opportunity to pay your respects at your relatives’ graves with visits to significant sites
Delve into the Australian story on the Western Front at the Franco-Australian Museum
Visit the Wellington Quarries – a network of underground tunnels dug by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company
Destinations
Amiens
Lille
Arras
YpresMap
Attractions
Ulster Memorial Tower
The Open Air Museum
TEXTURE - Flax & River Lys Museum
In Flanders Fields Museum
Passchendaele Canadian Memorial
Musée De Picardie
Pool of Peace
Menin Gate
Pozieres Memorial
Hooge Crater MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Lille
- Lille - Arrival day
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Our journey begins in the vibrant city of Lille, where we will gather for a delightful welcome dinner. This evening, we will get to know each other and discuss the exciting days ahead. Accommodation: Hôtel Couvent des Minimes (or similar). Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 – Day 2: Lille to Ypres
- Ypres
- Lille
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- The Open Air Museum
- Palais Rihour
- Villa Cavrois
- Parc de la Citadelle
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Today, we travel from Lille to Ypres, stopping at the historic Messines Ridge. We will walk through the Passchendaele battlefields, visit Polygon Wood, Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, and Hill 60. In the afternoon, we explore the Hooge Crater Museum. The evening is free to enjoy Ypres, where we will stay for the next two nights. Accommodation: Albion Hotel (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 – Day 3: Ypres
- Ypres
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- In Flanders Fields Museum
- Menin Gate
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We delve into the poignant stories of the West Flanders Front, starting with a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum. The afternoon is free for you to explore Ypres, a medieval town rebuilt after WWI. In the evening, we will attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Accommodation: Albion Hotel (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4 – Day 4: Ypres to Amiens
- Ypres
- Amiens
- Arras
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- The Open Air Museum
- Beffroi d'Arras
- Pozieres Memorial
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Crossing the border into France, we visit Fromelles, the site of a tragic 1916 battle. We will pay our respects at Pheasant Wood Cemetery and explore the Wellington Quarries. Later, we stop at the Digger Memorial in Bullecourt before arriving in Amiens for a free evening. Accommodation: Hôtel Le Prieuré (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5 – Day 5: Amiens and the Somme
- Amiens
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- Lochnagar Crater
- Louvre-Lens Museum
- Pozieres Memorial
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Today, we explore the Somme, where the ANZACs saw significant action. We visit Pozières, Mouquet Farm, Longueval, and Flers, before paying tribute at the Thiepval Memorial. We return to Amiens for a farewell dinner to reminisce about our journey. Accommodation: Hôtel Le Prieuré (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 6 – Day 6: Villers-Bretonneux to Lille
- Lille
- Amiens - Departure day
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Our final day takes us to Villers-Bretonneux, home to the National War Memorial. We visit the Franco-Australian Museum and the Sir John Monash Centre, then shift focus to the last year of the war with a visit to Le Hamel. The tour concludes upon our return to Lille. Meals: Breakfast.
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