About this tour
Retrace Australian military history across the Western Front with a guide who specialises in this theatre. Spend three days visiting battlefields where Australian forces fought—Villers-Bretonneux, the Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and more. Based in Arras, you'll travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach in a small group (maximum seven), with the flexibility to seek out specific graves or follow a relative's unit movements.
Highlights
- Australian-focused battleground tours across France and Belgium
- Visit Villers-Bretonneux, Somme, Pozieres, Fromelles, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele
- Find individual soldier graves or trace unit actions
- Small group maximum of 7 clients, shared basis
- Air-conditioned transport from Arras daily
- Specialist guide with deep Western Front knowledge
What to expect
Each day involves steady driving and walking through preserved battlefield landscapes, stopping at memorials, cemeteries and significant positions. Your guide will narrate events that unfolded on the ground you're standing on, and can tailor stops to your interests—whether you're searching for a specific soldier's burial place or following your grandfather's regiment. Expect quiet, reflective spaces and weathered monuments set into French and Belgian countryside. The pace is unhurried, suitable for various fitness levels.
Good to know
Accommodation and meals are not included; arrange these separately in Arras. Bottled water and entry fees are covered. Public transport links exist nearby if needed. Infant seats available on request.
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