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Tour code: BWFLL5

Tour Inclusions

ANZAC on the Western Front: Dawn Service

  • 7 days
  • France / Belgium
  • Max 18 Passengers

Overview

From the trenches of Ypres to monuments marking The Somme, our ANZAC tour maps Australian and New Zealand troops’ movements in WWI – delving into the stories of the soldiers’ involvement in the battles of the Western Front. With poignant visits to cemeteries and national memorials on the agenda, as well as a special ANZAC Day service at Villers-Bretonneux – join us in remembering those who fought during the Great War on an unforgettable history-themed journey.

Worth Noting…

You can choose between two directions on this tour: northbound or southbound. Simply view and select your preferred route by clicking on the buttons above! If you join our tour departing 20 April, Day 5 and Day 6 of the itinerary will be exchanged – meaning we’ll visit The Somme on Day 5 and attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service on Day 6.

ANZAC on the Western Front: Dawn Service (Northbound) map 2025
  • Tour Starts/Ends
  • 1 Overnight Stop
  • Day Stop

Tour Highlights

  • Attend a poignant ANZAC Day Service in Villers-Bretonneux
  • Delve into the Australian story on the Western Front at the Franco-Australian Museum
  • Visit the Wellington Quarries – a network of underground tunnels dug by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company

Tour Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - Lille (France)

    After meeting the group in Lille, we’ll kick off our remarkable journey with a delicious welcome dinner. Accommodation: Hôtel Couvent des Minimes (or similar)

    • Meals
      • Dinner
  • Day 2 - Lille – Ypres (Belgium)

  • Day 3 - Ypres

  • Day 4 - Ypres – Fromelles (France) and Arras – Amiens

  • Day 5 - Amiens – ANZAC Day Dawn Service – Amiens

  • Day 6 - Amiens – Somme – Amiens

  • Day 7 - Amiens – Villers Bretonneux – Lille

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

- 6 nights in hand-picked accommodation

The Crew

- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

Transport

- Premium mini-coach transportation

Other Information

I have ancestors who fought in the region. Are we able to visit any spots of personal significance? 

We love helping our groups explore personal connections at specific historic sites or cemeteries in Belgium and France – as long as they’re not too out of the way of our official tour route. Please contact our Customer Service team before your departure and they’ll do their best to add any extra stops to your itinerary in advance. 

How much walking can I expect to do? 

This tour features several fascinating walking tours which take you across weather- and war-beaten battlefields, through vast and tranquil cemeteries, and into eerie subterranean caverns. We’d recommend packing your comfiest pair of walking shoes and preparing for muddy conditions on rainier days. 

Is there anything I need to know regarding attending Anzac Day Dawn Service?  

Our friendly Customer Service team will be in touch a few months before your tour departs to collect any extra information needed to register you for the ceremony – as you don’t need to register yourself. Please also bear in mind we may need to shuffle around some of the days’ activities so we can attend.  

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  • 10th June 2024
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  • 12th May 2024
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    Great tour.
  • 12th May 2024
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    Absolutely loved every moment. The tour guide fitted in well with a group of aussies.
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