ANZAC on the Western Front: Dawn Service (Southbound) 2025
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating multi-day tour through the historic battlefields of France and Belgium. From the vibrant city of Lille to the poignant memorials of Villers-Bretonneux, Amiens, and Ypres, this journey offers a profound exploration of World War I history. Each day is filled with visits to significant sites, museums, and memorials, providing a deep understanding of the sacrifices made during the Great War. With comfortable accommodations and opportunities to reflect and explore, this tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to pay tribute to the brave soldiers of the past.
Included
6 breakfasts
2 dinners
- 6 nights in hand-picked accommodation
Guide
Attend a poignant ANZAC Day Dawn 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 tunnels dug by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company
Destinations
Amiens
Lille
Arras
YpresMap
Attractions
Ulster Memorial Tower
TEXTURE - Flax & River Lys Museum
In Flanders Fields Museum
Passchendaele Canadian Memorial
Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musée de Thiepval
Musée De Picardie
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 adventure begins in the vibrant city of Lille, where we will gather for a warm welcome dinner. This evening, you'll have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and get a taste of the local cuisine. Accommodation: Hôtel Couvent des Minimes (or similar). Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 – Day 2: Lille to Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens
- Amiens
- Lille
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- Australian National Memorial
- Lochnagar Crater
- Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musée de Thiepval
- Sir John Monash Centre
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Our first full day takes us from Lille to Villers-Bretonneux, where we will visit the National War Memorial and the Franco-Australian Museum. We will also explore the Sir John Monash Centre and the historical site of Le Hamel. In the evening, we will arrive in Amiens, our home for the next three nights. Accommodation: La Chambre d'Amiens (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring the Somme
- Amiens
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- Lochnagar Crater
- Louvre-Lens Museum
- Pozieres Memorial
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Today, we delve into the history of the Somme, visiting significant sites such as Pozières, Mouquet Farm, Longueval, and Flers. We will also pay our respects at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. The evening is free for you to explore Amiens or relax at the hotel. Accommodation: La Chambre d'Amiens (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4 – Day 4: ANZAC Day Dawn Service
- Amiens
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- Australian National Memorial
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We start early to attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux. This poignant ceremony commemorates the battle of 24-25 April 1918. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure. Accommodation: La Chambre d'Amiens (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5 – Day 5: Arras, Bullecourt, and Fromelles
- Ypres
- Arras
- Amiens
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- Coming World Remember Me
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We begin with a visit to the Wellington Quarries in Arras, followed by a stop at the Digger Memorial in Bullecourt. In the afternoon, we visit Fromelles, the site of the tragic 19 July 1916 attack, and pay our respects at Pheasant Wood Cemetery. Dinner together will provide a chance to reflect on the day's experiences. Accommodation: Albion Hotel (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 6 – Day 6: Ypres and In Flanders Fields
- Ypres
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- In Flanders Fields Museum
- Menin Gate
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We explore the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres, which offers a profound look at the trench warfare of WWI. The afternoon is free for you to explore Ypres, and in the evening, we will attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Accommodation: Albion Hotel (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.
Day 7 – Day 7: Hill 60, Passchendaele, and Return to Lille
- Lille
- Ypres - Departure day
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- TEXTURE - Flax & River Lys Museum
- Passchendaele Canadian Memorial
- Pool of Peace
- Hooge Crater Museum
- More
Our final day includes visits to Hill 60, the Hooge Crater Museum, and the Passchendaele battlefields. We will also pay our respects at Polygon Wood and Tyne Cot Military Cemetery before returning to Lille. Meals: Breakfast.
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