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This 4-day small-group tour provides the perfect opportunity to explore the Australian battlefields of the Western Front in comfort and convenience. walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs on all the main battlefield sites in the Somme, Flanders and the Ypres Salient. The itinerary has been personally designed by Mat McLachlan, and the expert historians who escort this tour have been hand-picked by Mat. The Western Front Explorer Tour is the next best thing to being there with Mat himself!
Either begin your tour in Paris or Lille, a great option if you are catching the Eurostar from London or travelling from elsewhere in Europe!
Tours are planned to coincide with the anniversaries of significant Australian battles on the Western Front.
- 9 Apr 2027 - 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Bullecourt
- 24 Apr 2027 - Anzac Day in Ypres
- 6 Jun 2027 - 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Messines
- 19 Sep 2027 - 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Menin Road
- 25 Sep 2027 - 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Polygon Wood
- 3 Oct 2027 - 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge
- 11 Oct 2027 - 110th Anniversary of Passchendaele
Departures & Pricing
Small Group Tour departs from Paris between August 2026 & November 2027
2026 Departures
- from $2,799 per person twin share*
- from $3,481 per person solo traveller*
2027 Departures
- from $2,865 per person twin share*
- from $3,581 per person solo traveller*
*All pricing is correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Itinerary
- 1
Paris to Ypres
Meet in Paris or Lille before visiting the historic Fromelles battlefield, Australian Memorial Park, VC Corner Cemetery and Fromelles Museum. Continue to Ypres for a guided walking tour and welcome dinner. (D)
- 2
The Ypres Salient
Explore the Ypres Salient and key Australian battlefields, including the Passchendaele Museum, Polygon Wood, Hill 60 and Tyne Cot Cemetery. Visit the German Cemetery at Langemark before attending the moving Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. (B,L)
- 3
Ypres to the Somme
Travel south to the Somme, visiting the battlefields of Bullecourt, Pozieres and Mouquet Farm. Pay respects at the Australian memorials before visiting the Thiepval Memorial, then check into your Somme hotel with the evening at leisure. (B,L)
- 4
The Somme to Paris
Explore key Somme sites, including Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux and the Australian Memorial. Visit the Sir John Monash Centre and Australian Memorial Park at Hamel before travelling to Paris, arriving around 5 pm. (B)
*Please note: itinerary may change without any prior notice.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Services of an expert WWI Historian
- Paris pick-up and drop-off plus option to meet tour in Lille
- All excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
- 3 nights’ 3 to 4-star accommodation
- Travel by comfortable air-conditioned coach
- Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and welcome dinner
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary
Accommodation
Hotels used on this tour are centrally located 3 & 4 star accommodation.
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Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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Travel further when you're not travelling alone
Our Social Getaways are small-group holidays designed especially for over-60s Australians who want the freedom of a great trip without the work of planning every detail. A Travel at 60 host travels with the group, the operator handles the logistics, and you get to focus on the bit that matters — the people, the places, and the stories you'll bring home.
Open to solo travellers too. Many of our travellers book on their own and find their feet quickly in a friendly group of like-minded Australians. Reduced single-supplement options are available on most departures — ask one of our consultants and we'll talk you through what's offered on this trip.
- A friendly Travel at 60 host — an Australian face on the ground, looking out for the group from day one.
- Curated local guides & boutique suppliers — the same operators we'd book for our own families.
- Real itineraries, not whirlwind tours — comfortable transfers, breathing room, and the “off the beaten track” stops the big bus tours skip.
Want to talk it through? Call 1300 414 198 7 days a week, Queensland time, and one of our consultants will walk you through it.
— The team at Travel at 60
