Immerse yourself in Australia’s World War I history on a private tour of Flanders and Fromelles. Visit key sites, learn about the sacrifices of Australian soldiers, and see how their sacrifice is commemorated.
- Museum of the Battle of Fromelles - Visit the Fromelles museum to know everything about the battle on 19 and 20 July 1916.
- Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery - Stand in the cemetery where the 250 Australian soldier are now buried
- VC Corner Australian Cemetery - is the only exclusive Australian Cemetery in France.
- Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery - another cemetery containing a lot of Australian burials
- Mademoiselle from Armentieres - passing through Armentières see where the pub where Mlle from Armentieres stood.
- The Ploegsteert Memorial - One of the 3 major memorials of the Ypres Salient.
- Messines Ridge - Stand where the Australians attacked the ridge in June 1917.
- Hill 60 - Stand on the hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie.
- Australian Memorial Park - Stand on the German front line and see no man’s land towards the Australian lines
- Passchendaele Museum - Visit the very best museum about WW1 in the area.
- Tyne Cot Cemetery - See the CWGC’s largest cemetery and the memorial.
- Ypres Cloth Hall - Stand in Ypres on the main square, see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice buildings. You will have some free time in town.
- Last Post ceremony - Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After the service we are heading back to Arras.
- Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood - See the Memorial dedicated to the 5th Australian Division and the NZ Memorial. It is also the place where dawn service happens on ANZAC Day.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Discover Australia’s First World War legacy in Flanders and Fromelles during this 9-hour small group excursion departing from Arras. Journey through Flanders and Fromelles accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, and visit important historical locations such as the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery – the only cemetery exclusively for Australian WWI soldiers in France. Gain knowledge about the numerous Australian soldiers who sacrificed their lives, and witness the numerous tributes by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in their memory. This tour includes a return trip from your hotel in Arras.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
