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Historical Tours hosted by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience

9 hours (approx.)

Up to 8 travelers

Pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in English

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 i...
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atMuseum of the Battle of Fromelles

    Visit the Fromelles museum to know everything about the battle on 19 and 20 July 1916.

    45 minutes (approx.)Admission included

    Stop atPheasant Wood Military Cemetery

    Stand in the cemetery where the 250 Australian soldier are now buried

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atVC Corner Australian Cemetery

    is the only exclusive Australian Cemetery in France.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atRue Pettilon Military Cemetery

    another cemetery containing a lot of Australian burials

    15 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Pass byMademoiselle from Armentieres

    passing through Armentières see where the pub where Mlle from Armentieres stood.

    Stop atThe Ploegsteert Memorial

    One of the 3 major memorials of the Ypres Salient.

    5 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atMessines Ridge

    Stand where the Australians attacked the ridge in June 1917.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atHill 60

    Stand on the hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie.

    45 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atAustralian Memorial Park

    Stand on the German front line and see no man's land towards the Australian lines

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atPasschendaele Museum

    Visit the very best museum about WW1 in the area.

    1 hour (approx.)Admission included

    Stop atTyne Cot Cemetery

    See the CWGC's largest cemetery and the memorial.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atYpres 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 (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atLast Post ceremony

    Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After the service we are heading back to Arras.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

    Stop atButtes 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.

    30 minutes (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

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