2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras

2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras

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About This Tour in Lille

The first day you will stand in Fromelles, visit the museum and the Pheasant Wood cemetery, go to VC Corner Cemetery and the Australian Memorial Park. You will see one of the mine craters of Messines, Hill 60, Polygoon Wood and Tyne Cot Cy. in Passendale. That night you will attend the Last Post at the Menin Gate in Ypres. The second day will put the focus on the Somme, Villers Bretonneux, the Memorial, Le Hamel where General Monash will use new tactics and Pozières and its Windmill and Moo Cow Farm.

Why Visit Lille?

Lille, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Lille provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Lille

You can reach Lille, France by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Lille easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Hotel

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

You will stand near the Pheasant Wood see... 1 hour

You will stand near the Pheasant Wood see where the 250 soldiers were buried, stand in the newly built cemetery and visit the museum.

You will see the German and Australian lines,... 30 minutes

You will see the German and Australian lines, no man's land and the statue called "the Cobbers"

You will stand in this exclusive Australian cemetery in France 45 minutes

You will stand in this exclusive Australian cemetery in France.

You will see Messines captures by Australian, New... 30 minutes

You will see Messines captures by Australian, New Zealand, British and Irish troops in June 1917.

You will walk on the hill, see the... 45 minutes

You will walk on the hill, see the Caterpillar Crater and the meomorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cy.

You will see the memorial to the 5th... 45 minutes

You will see the memorial to the 5th Australian Division, the New Zealand Memorial and the cemetery. This is also the place wher the Dawn Service is held on ANZAC Day

You will spend an hour in the very best WW1 museum 1 hour

You will spend an hour in the very best WW1 museum.

This is the CWGC's largets cemetery 30 minutes

This is the CWGC's largets cemetery.

You will see the main square, the cloth... 1 hour

You will see the main square, the cloth hall and some of the nice buildings in Ypres

You will stand under the gate to participate... 1 hour

You will stand under the gate to participate at the Last Post before heading back to your hotel.

You will stand near the school rebuilt with... 15 minutes

You will stand near the school rebuilt with the help of Australian school childeren.

You will stand at the Memorial and go... 1 hour

You will stand at the Memorial and go up in the tour to have a stunning view on the surrounding battlefields.

You will stand on the German lines and... 1 hour

You will stand on the German lines and will see from where Sir John Monash launched his troops on 4 July 1918.

You will see the crater, it is the... 30 minutes

You will see the crater, it is the result of an underground explosion triggered on 1 July 1916.

You will see the meorial to the 1st... 2 hours

You will see the meorial to the 1st Australian Division, the Moo Cow Farm Memorial and the Windmill before heading back to your hotel.

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