Explore the Battlefields of World War I
This fascinating and moving tour focuses on the major areas of British and Commonwealth involvement across the Western Front - from The Somme to Flanders. Providing guests with a level of flexibility to visit memorials to his (or her) country's fallen, and the expert knowledge of our Tour Leaders. This exclusive Travel at 60 Group Departure promises to be as unforgettable as it is enlightening.
Highlights
- Take time to pay your respects at relatives' graves with visits to significant sites
- Receive a fascinating insight into the lives of WWI soldiers at the Underground City of Naours
- Attend the playing of the Last Post under the famous Menin Gate in Ypres
- 5 nights in boutique accommodation
- 7 Meals - 5 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
- Experienced tour leader and driver
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- Small group (max 18 passengers)
Your fare excludes:
- Travel insurance & flights
Day 1 - Lille
After meeting the group in Lille, we’ll kick off our battlefields tour with a delicious welcome dinner. Here’s to the incredible journey ahead.
Day 2 - The Somme
After breakfast, we’ll begin our first full day together by exploring the region of the Somme – the infamous site of one of the costliest WWI battles. While we’re here, we’ll visit Newfoundland Memorial Park – where the original trench lines have been preserved. Later, we’ll visit Ulster Tower – a memorial to the 36th (Ulster) Division – and Pozières Cemetery. We’ll also have time to pay our respects at the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme before we set a course for Amiens.
Day 3 - Naours
Today will begin with a visit to the underground city of Naours. Here, we’ll tour the vast cave network where hundreds of ANZAC soldiers left their mark. With the largest concentration of WWI inscriptions on the Western Front, this site provides a touching insight into the lives of the brave soldiers fighting on the front. Then: we’ll round off the day back in Amiens, where you’ll have some free time to explore at your own pace.
Day 4 - Villers Bretonneux - Ypres
This morning, we'll leave Amiens behind us - moving on to the Australian National War Memorial and Cemetery at Villers-Bretonneux. After taking some time to pay our respects, our next stop will be the Canadian National Vimy Memorial: Canada's largest overseas National Memorial. This evening will see us dining together in Ypres - a town that was completely destroyed during WWI and rebuilt anew.
Day 5 - Ypres Salient - Menin Gate - Ypres
The beautiful town of Ypres sits in the epicentre of British WWI endeavours, and there is much to see in the surrounding countryside. We’ll start with a visit to John McCrae’s Dressing Station at Essex Farm Cemetery – the site where his famous poem In Flanders Fields was written in 1915. Continuing our journey, we’ll visit the German Cemetery at Langemark and Vancouver Corner. Then, we’ll explore the fascinating Hooge Crater Museum – home to a unique collection of WWI artefacts and reconstructed trenches. An evocative end to the day is in store: we’ve an appointment to keep at the Menin Gate Memorial, where we’re invited to attend the Last Post ceremony.
Day 6 - Fromelles - Lille
Today, we’ll visit Hill 60 – a manmade promontory on the edge of the Ypres Salient where many fierce battles between the Germans and Allied forces took place. After, we’ll take some time to explore the area around Fromelles, VC Corner and the Australian Memorial Park – before having the opportunity to visit Pheasant Wood Cemetery: the final resting place of 250 Australian and British soldiers killed in the battle of Fromelles. After returning to Lille, our incredible journey will come to a close.
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Various departures available from May 2024 to October 2025
Below Pricing is based on 06 October 2024 departure
- Twin Share from $2,249 per person
- Solo Use from $2,869 per person
Please call our friendly travel team on 1300 414 198 to enquire about alternative dates and secure your place today. Why not extend your stay and see more of Europe? Our friendly Australian team can happily help arrange our flights, accommodation and travel insurance.
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
5 nights in hand-picked accommodation
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.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
- 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.