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Tour · Back-Roads Touring · 5 nights

Anzac History Tour of the Western Front

  • Explore Pozières, Mouquet Farm, Longueval and Flers
  • Visit the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
  • Discover the Australian story at the Franco-Australian Museum
From
$2,830 pp twin share
Was $2,979 pp
$3,533 pp solo share
5 nights
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Departs 14 October 2026 Returns 13 October 2027
Duration5 nights
OperatorBack-Roads Touring
StyleTour
Highlight5% off selected departures on this tour
Follow in the footsteps of ANZAC soldiers across the historic Western Front. Explore significant WWI battlefields, memorials, museums and cemeteries across France and Belgium. Discover the Australian and New Zealand stories behind…

This ANZAC tour has been carefully designed to connect you to the past – and with any ancestors who may have fought and died during the Great War. Encounter tales of the soldiers who courageously captured the Messines Ridge at Passchendaele. Breathe in the scent of damp earth as you delve into the Wellington Quarries’ twisting tunnels. And hear the haunting final notes of the Last Post ring out whilst standing in the immense shadow of the monumental Menin Gate. Join us and uncover not just their stories, but perhaps a few hidden narratives of your own

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
14 October 2026
Returns 13 October 2027
Returns
13 October 2027
Duration
5 nights
From pp twin share
$2,830 pp
Was $2,979 pp
From pp solo cabin
$3,533 pp

Various departures available from October 2026 15 October 2027

Prices below are for 14 October 2026 departure:

  • Twin Share from $2,979 $2,830 per person*
  • Solo Use from $3,719 $3,533 per person*

Prices below are for 5 May 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,629 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,539 per person*

Prices below are for 2 June 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,469 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,339 per person*

Prices below are for 30 June 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,329 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,159 per person*

Prices below are for 4 August 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,329 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,159 per person*

Prices below are for 1 September 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,329 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,159 per person*

Prices below are for 15 September 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,329 per person*
  • Solo Use from $4,159 per person*

Prices below are for 13 October 2027 departure:

  • Twin Share from $3,099 per person*
  • Solo Use from $3,869 per person*

* Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Lille (France)

    After meeting the group in Lille, we’ll kick off our history-laden journey with a delicious welcome dinner.

  2. 2

    Lille - Ypres (Belgium)

    Today’s itinerary will take us from Lille to Ypres via the historic Messines Ridge. Our first stop will be the Passchendaele battlefields, where we’ll walk in the footsteps of WWI allied soldiers who fought to break the German line in 1917. Next, we’ll pay our respects at Polygon Wood and Tyne Cot Military Cemetery before visiting the shell-scarred Hill 60. This afternoon, there’s an opportunity to explore the fascinating Hooge Crater Museum – home to a unique collection of WWI artefacts and reconstructed trenches. We’ll enjoy some free time this evening in Ypres – our home for the next two nights.

  3. 3

    Ypres

    Today, we’ll continue to delve into the moving stories of the West Flanders Front, beginning with a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum – a unique institution that commemorates the four-year trench war and conveys a contemporary message of peace. This afternoon, you’ll be free to explore Ypres at your leisure. A medieval town that was destroyed during WWI and rebuilt anew, there is plenty of history to uncover here. This evening we’ll reconvene to attend the playing of the Last Post at the iconic Menin Gate. Whilst renovation to the Gate is ongoing, we’ll still be able to experience the ceremony that has been performed here daily for almost 100 years.

  4. 4

    Ypres - Fromelles and Arras - Amiens (France)

    Today it’s out of Belgium and across the border. Our destination? Fromelles, the site of the disastrous attack of 19 July 1916, where we’ll pay a poignant visit to Pheasant Wood Cemetery and the fascinating exhibition nearby. After, we’ll move on to the Wellington Quarries: a network of tunnels built by the New Zealand Tunnelling Company as part of the preparations for the Battle of Arras. We’ll remember Australia’s role in this battle at Bullecourt with a stop at the Digger Memorial later this afternoon. Concluding the day in lovely Amiens, we’ll have the evening to spend as we wish.

  5. 5

    Amiens - Somme - Amiens

    The Somme still captivates the soul, and it’s here that the ANZACs first saw major action in 1916. Today we’ll visit Pozières and Mouquet Farm – significant sites for the Australian soldiers, as well as Longueval and Flers, which were similarly monumental to the Kiwis. Before returning to Amiens, we’ll also take some time to remember the colossal loss experienced by Great Britain with a visit to the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Reconvening this evening, we’ll reminisce on our unforgettable tour over a farewell dinner.

  6. 6

    Amiens-Villers Bretonneux - Lille

    As the home of the National War Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux is central to Australian WWI commemoration and memory. Today we’ll visit the Franco-Australian Museum, a site paying tribute to the brave Australian soldiers who helped save the town and a monument to international solidarity. We’ll make a brief stop at the Sir John Monash Centre before shifting our focus to the last year of the war, with a visit to Le Hamel. Our tour will conclude upon our return to Lille.

    * Please note that tour itineraries are subject to change at any time by the tour company and are not guaranteed

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 5 nights in hand-picked accommodation
  • 7 Meals - 5 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
  • Experienced tour leader and driver
  • Premium mini-coach transportation
  • Small group (max 18 passengers)

Not included

  • Airfares & Travel Insurance
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

5 nights in Hôtel Couvent des Minimes (or similar)

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How much luggage can I bring? As we travel in mini-coaches, luggage space is limited. Each guest may bring one piece of main luggage of a standard size of no more than 158cm (when the length, width and height is added together) and weighing no more than 20kg. You may also bring one small carry-on bag per person. If you have more luggage, please make arrangements to store it prior to joining the tour. We are unable to carry extra luggage on the mini-coach.

What clothes should I bring? A suggested packing list will be provided in your pre-departure information. We suggest packing for variable weather conditions. We also suggest a pair of good shoes for walking tours.

What level of mobility do I need?: You need to be fit enough to get on and off the vehicle on a regular basis, and to walk both to attractions and around towns and villages. You also need to able to walk up and down stairs in the hotels and use a shower over the bath. We frequently use traditional style hotels and the majority will not have lifts or ground floor rooms. 


Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate mobility scooter or wheelchair users. If you have any medical issues, please declare them to us in advance of your tour. If you are in any doubt as to whether our tours are suitable for you, please check with us.

Will there be issues crossing borders when travelling? Many of our Back-Roads tours place an emphasis on exploring one country in-depth and we are constantly monitoring government sites, as well as border restrictions in the countries we visit, to track changing regulations. However, if we need to make any alterations to your tour due to border restrictions, we will ensure prompt communication to ensure you’re adequately prepared. 

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The fine print

Terms & conditions

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  • Deposit is due within 7 days of booking, full payment required 60 days prior to departure.
  • Deposit is non refundable but will be issued as a credit to use within 1 year of cancellation. Further cancellation fees within 60 days of travel.
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