Australian - Fromelles-Ypres Day Tour - from Arras Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is at Arras Train Station or your accommodation in Arras.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery
The only Commonwealth cemetery built since the 1960s. Established for the soldiers found in the mass grave in front of Pheasant Wood.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Australian Memorial Park
The Cobbers Statue, the replica of which stands at the foot of the Shrine in Melbourne...
Duration: 30 mins
3. VC Corner Australian Cemetery
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 mins
4. Christmas Truce Memorial
The Official Christmas Truce Site, Ploegsteert, Belgium.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Messines Ridge
Drive through the town of Messines.
6. Hill 60
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: 60 mins
7. Brothers In Arms Memorial
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 mins
8. Buttes New British Cemetery
The site of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Belgium and also where the Australian 5th Division Memorial is located.
Duration: 60 mins
9. Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917
Often quoted as the best museum on the Western Front.
Duration: 90 mins
10. Tyne Cot Cemetery
The world's largest Commonwealth Cemetery.
Duration: 30 mins
11. Menin Gate Memorial
Where the missing from the Commonwealth are commemorated.
Duration: 30 mins
12. Ieper (Ypres)
Visit the old town of Ypres.
Duration: 90 mins
13. Last Post ceremony
A great way to end a day tour... The Last Post Ceremony has been performed every day since 1928. A truely moving experience.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Entry Fees.

In-vehicle air conditioning

English speaking guide.

Exclusion

Meals

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Sacred Ground Tours

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