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Australian - Fromelles-Ypres Day Tour: Experiencing the Western Front History in France
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Fromelles
Explore the Western Front with an expert Australian guide. Perfect for singles, couples, and small groups. Discover history and personal stories.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery - The only Commonwealth cemetery established since the 1960s, created for soldiers discovered in the mass grave near Pheasant Wood.
- Australian Memorial Park - Features the Cobbers Statue, a replica of which is located at the base of the Shrine in Melbourne.
- VC Corner Australian Cemetery - Formed post-war with bodies left in no-man’s land. No headstones, only 410 rose bushes symbolizing 410 unknown soldiers.
- Christmas Truce Memorial - The Official Christmas Truce Site in Ploegsteert, Belgium.
- Messines Ridge - Drive through the town of Messines.
- Hill 60 - Walk through the crater of Hill 60, one of the 19 mines detonated to initiate the Battle of Messines. Known to Australians through Will Davies’ book/movie ‘Beneath Hill 60’.
- Brothers In Arms Memorial - Honors all brothers who fought in the war. This memorial is the work of Johan Vandervalle, a passionate Belgian, showcasing local gratitude.
- Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood - The site of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Belgium and the location of the Australian 5th Division Memorial.
- Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 - Often regarded as the best museum on the Western Front.
- Tyne Cot Cemetery - The largest Commonwealth Cemetery in the world.
- Menin Gate Memorial - Commemorates the missing from the Commonwealth.
- Ieper (Ypres) - Explore the historic town of Ypres.
- Last Post ceremony - A poignant way to conclude a day tour. The Last Post Ceremony has been held daily since 1928, offering a deeply moving experience.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch: 15/20 euro.
- Passhendaele Museum entry fee: 8 euro
Additional Information
Explore the Western Front accompanied by the sole Australian guide based in France.
Trace the path of the Australians across the Western Front. Ideal for individuals, pairs, and small groups. Our intimate group excursions provide opportunities to pay homage at a specific grave or to trace the historical journey of a kin.
Whether you are tracing the path of an ancestor, following the Australian historical steps, or keen to witness the landmarks of history.
Location
Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery
Rue de la Basse Ville
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Shonar481
Aug 4, 2023
Fantastic Trip Phil so helpful and knowledgeable - Phil Hora is so knowledgeable- we learnt so much abt the NZ and Australian participation in WW1 and visited my g grandfathers memorial.
Ask Phil about his and Adrianne’s Air B & B in Arras fantastic!
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