Australian - Fromelles-Ypres Day Tour - from Arras

Experience the Western Front with the only Australian guide operating in France.

Following the footsteps the Australians across the Western Front. For singles, couples and small groups. Our small group tours allow time to visit a special grave or follow the actions of a relative.

Whether you have a relative, are following the Australian footsteps, or are there to experience where history happened.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Rue de la Basse Ville, Fromelles France

The only Commonwealth cemetery built since the 1960s. Established for the soldiers found in the mass grave in front of Pheasant Wood.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Australian Memorial Park, Rue delval, Fromelles France

The Cobbers Statue, the replica of which stands at the foot of the Shrine in Melbourne...

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: VC Corner Australian Cemetery, 91 rue Delval Next to the Australian Memorial Park, 59249 Fromelles France

Established after the war, with the bodies left out in no-mans land. No headstones, just 410 rose bushes representing 410 soldiers, all unknown.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Christmas Truce Memorial, Chemin du Mont de la Hutte, Comines-Warneton Belgium

The Official Christmas Truce Site, Ploegsteert, Belgium.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Messines Ridge, N314, Mesen 8957 Belgium

Drive through the town of Messines.

Stop At: Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium

Walk through the crater of Hill 60. One of the 19 mines blown to start the Battle of Messines. Known to Australians thanks to the Will Davies' book / movie 'Beneath Hill 60'.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Brothers In Arms Memorial, Lotegatstraat 14/26, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium

Remembering all the brothers that fought in the war. This memorial is the result of work of a furiously passionate Belgian, Johan Vandervalle, a true showing of local gratitude.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Lange Dreve, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium

The site of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Belgium and also where the Australian 5th Division Memorial is located.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, Berten Pilstraat 5a, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium

Often quoted as the best museum on the Western Front.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Tynecotstraat, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium

The world's largest Commonwealth Cemetery.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Menin Gate Memorial, Menenstraat Poort gebouw, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium

Where the missing from the Commonwealth are commemorated.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ieper (Ypres), Ieper (Ypres), West Flanders Province

Visit the old town of Ypres.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Last Post ceremony, Menin Gate, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium

A great way to end a day tour... The Last Post Ceremony has been performed every day since 1928. A truely moving experience.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 12 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up is at Arras Train Station or your accommodation in Arras.

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• English speaking guide.

Não Incluído

• Lunch: 15/20 euro.
• Passhendaele Museum entry fee: 8 euro

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