ANZAC on the Western Front: Dawn Service (Northbound) 2025
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Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour through the historic battlefields of WWI, starting in the vibrant city of Lille. This journey will take you through significant sites in Belgium and France, where you'll walk in the footsteps of soldiers, visit poignant memorials, and explore fascinating museums. Each day is thoughtfully planned to provide a deep understanding of the events that shaped history, with comfortable accommodations and delicious meals to enhance your experience. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of bravery, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Included
- 6 nights in hand-picked accommodation
6 breakfasts
2 dinners
Attend a poignant ANZAC Day Service in Villers-Bretonneux
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
Guide
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
Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musée de Thiepval
Louvre-Lens Museum
Pool of Peace
Menin Gate
Pozieres Memorial
Hooge Crater MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Lille
- Lille - Arrival day
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Our journey begins in the vibrant city of Lille, where we'll gather for a delightful welcome dinner. This evening, you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and prepare for the adventures 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 journey from Lille to Ypres, stopping at significant WWI sites. We'll explore the Passchendaele battlefields, Polygon Wood, Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, and Hill 60. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Hooge Crater Museum, home to a unique collection of WWI artifacts. The evening is yours to enjoy in Ypres, where we'll stay for the next two nights. Accommodation: Hotel Recour (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring Ypres
- Ypres
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- In Flanders Fields Museum
- Menin Gate
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After breakfast, we'll visit the In Flanders Fields Museum, which commemorates the trench warfare of WWI. The afternoon is free for you to explore the medieval town of Ypres, which was rebuilt after being destroyed in the war. In the evening, we'll attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Accommodation: Hotel Recour (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4 – Day 4: Fromelles and Amiens
- Amiens
- Arras
- Ypres
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- The Open Air Museum
- Beffroi d'Arras
- Pozieres Memorial
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Crossing into France, we'll visit Fromelles, the site of a tragic WWI battle. We'll pay our respects at Pheasant Wood Cemetery and explore the nearby exhibition. Next, we'll visit the Wellington Quarries, a network of tunnels used in the Battle of Arras. We'll also stop at the Digger Memorial in Bullecourt before concluding our day in Amiens. Accommodation: Hôtel Le Prieuré (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5 – Day 5: Villers-Bretonneux
- Amiens
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- Australian National Memorial
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Today, we'll visit the Australian War Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, which commemorates the battle of April 1918. This site honors over 2,100 servicemen, including more than 770 Australians. Join fellow visitors and locals in remembering those who sacrificed their lives. Accommodation: Hôtel Le Prieuré (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 6 – Day 6: The Somme
- Amiens
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- Lochnagar Crater
- Louvre-Lens Museum
- Pozieres Memorial
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Today, we'll explore the Somme, where the ANZACs first saw major action in 1916. We'll visit Pozières, Mouquet Farm, Longueval, and Flers, significant sites for Australian and Kiwi soldiers. We'll also pay our respects at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. In the evening, we'll gather for a final dinner in Amiens. Accommodation: Hôtel Le Prieuré (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 7 – Day 7: Villers-Bretonneux and Return to Lille
- Lille
- Amiens - Departure day
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- Lochnagar Crater
- Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musée de Thiepval
- Sir John Monash Centre
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On our final day, we'll visit the Franco-Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonneux, which honors the Australian soldiers who helped save the town. We'll also stop at the Sir John Monash Centre and Le Hamel, focusing on the last year of the war. Our tour concludes upon our return to Lille. Meals: Breakfast.
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