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Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras
Fromelles
About
Explore Australia’s World War I history in Flanders and Fromelles on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Arras. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and take in key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A minimum of two people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras
Fromelles
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$675.50
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About
Explore Australia’s World War I history in Flanders and Fromelles on this 9-hour small-group battlefield tour from Arras. Travel through Flanders and Fromelles with a guide, and take in key sites of interest including the Cobbers’ Memorial, the Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, and the VC Corner Cemetery — France’s only exclusively Australian WWI cemetery. Learn of the thousands of Australian soldiers who laid down their lives, and see the many ways in which the Commonwealth War Graves Commission mark their sacrifice. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Arras hotel.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Itinerary
1
Museum of the Battle of Fromelles
Visit the Fromelles museum to know everything about the battle on 19 and 20 July 1916.
45 minutes
2
Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery
Stand in the cemetery where the 250 Australian soldier are now buried
30 minutes
3
VC Corner Australian Cemetery
is the only exclusive Australian Cemetery in France.
30 minutes
4
Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery
another cemetery containing a lot of Australian burials
15 minutes
5
Mademoiselle from Armentieres
passing through Armentières see where the pub where Mlle from Armentieres stood.
6
The Ploegsteert Memorial
One of the 3 major memorials of the Ypres Salient.
5 minutes
7
Messines Ridge
Stand where the Australians attacked the ridge in June 1917.
30 minutes
8
Hill 60
Stand on the hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie.
45 minutes
9
Australian Memorial Park
Stand on the German front line and see no man's land towards the Australian lines
30 minutes
10
Passchendaele Museum
Visit the very best museum about WW1 in the area.
1 hour
11
Tyne Cot Cemetery
See the CWGC's largest cemetery and the memorial.
30 minutes
12
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.
1 hour
13
Last Post ceremony
Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After the service we are heading back to Arras.
1 hour
14
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.
