Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders from Bruges
Overview
You will stand in the footsteps of the Australian soldiers in Fromelles, Ploegsteert and Messines. You will see some of the mine craters laid by the 1st Australian Tunneling Cie. Polygoon Wood, and Passendale will be visited. You will finish your day at the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Passchendaele Museum
- Entry/Admission - Museum of the Battle of Fromelles
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museum of the Battle of Fromelles, Rue de la Basse Ville, 59249 Fromelles France
Visit the museum and understand the Battle of Fromelles and how the 250 soldiers have been exhumed and reburied.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Rue de la Basse Ville, Fromelles France
Stand in the cemetery where the 250 soldiers are now resting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Australian Memorial Park, Rue delval, Fromelles France
Stand on the German lines and look towards no man's land where the Australian troops launched the attack on 19 July 1916.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: VC Corner Australian Cemetery, 91 rue Delval Next to the Australian Memorial Park, 59249 Fromelles France
Is the only exclusive Australian cemetery in FRance
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery, D175 Rue du Pettilon, Fleurbaix France
Another cemetery where many Australian soldier are now resting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mademoiselle from Armentieres, 34 Place St Vaast, 59280 Armentieres France
Driving through Armentières and seeing where the pub in which Mlle from Armentières was.
Pass By: The Ploegsteert Memorial, Rue de Messines Ploegsteert, Comines-Warneton 7782 Belgium
Passing near Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
Stop At: Messines Ridge, N314, Mesen 8957 Belgium
Stand where the Australians attacked Messines in June 1917.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium
Stand on the Hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Cie.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Battle of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke Belgium
See the Memorial to the 5th Australian Division and the NZ Memorial.
It is the place where Dawn service happens on ANZAC Day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Passchendaele Museum, Ieperstraat 1, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
Visit the most ineteresting WW1 museum in Belgium
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Tynecotstraat, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
Is the Largest CWGC's cemetery and the Memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ypres Cloth Hall, Grote Markt 34, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium
Stand on Ypres main square, see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice buildings, you will have some free time to spend in town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Last Post ceremony, Menin Gate, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium
Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post, after the service I will bring you back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museum of the Battle of Fromelles, Rue de la Basse Ville, 59249 Fromelles France
Visit the museum and understand the Battle of Fromelles and how the 250 soldiers have been exhumed and reburied.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Rue de la Basse Ville, Fromelles France
Stand in the cemetery where the 250 soldiers are now resting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Australian Memorial Park, Rue delval, Fromelles France
Stand on the German lines and look towards no man's land where the Australian troops launched the attack on 19 July 1916.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: VC Corner Australian Cemetery, 91 rue Delval Next to the Australian Memorial Park, 59249 Fromelles France
Is the only exclusive Australian cemetery in FRance
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rue Pettilon Military Cemetery, D175 Rue du Pettilon, Fleurbaix France
Another cemetery where many Australian soldier are now resting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mademoiselle from Armentieres, 34 Place St Vaast, 59280 Armentieres France
Driving through Armentières and seeing where the pub in which Mlle from Armentières was.
Pass By: The Ploegsteert Memorial, Rue de Messines Ploegsteert, Comines-Warneton 7782 Belgium
Passing near Ploegsteert Memorial and Hill 63.
Stop At: Messines Ridge, N314, Mesen 8957 Belgium
Stand where the Australians attacked Messines in June 1917.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium
Stand on the Hill, see the Caterpillar Mine Crater and the Memorial dedicated to the 1st Australian Cie.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Battle of Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke Belgium
See the Memorial to the 5th Australian Division and the NZ Memorial.
It is the place where Dawn service happens on ANZAC Day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Passchendaele Museum, Ieperstraat 1, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
Visit the most ineteresting WW1 museum in Belgium
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Tynecotstraat, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium
Is the Largest CWGC's cemetery and the Memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ypres Cloth Hall, Grote Markt 34, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium
Stand on Ypres main square, see the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and some other nice buildings, you will have some free time to spend in town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Last Post ceremony, Menin Gate, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium
Stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post, after the service I will bring you back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Vehicles are cleaned and sanitized after every tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
mjlrbell
October 2023
Fantastique! Our guide Claude was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We travelled comfortably between all the separate battlefields, cemeteries, museums and monuments with a expert commentary. When I showed him my grandfathers war record, Claude was able to take us to the town where he was...
Fantastique! Our guide Claude was extremely knowledgeable and professional. We travelled comfortably between all the separate battlefields, cemeteries, museums and monuments with a expert commentary. When I showed him my grandfathers war record, Claude was able to take us to the town where he was stationed as an artilleryman. If you are looking for a personable and professional guide I highly recommend this tour.wayne_s
November 2019
My husband and I were met at our hotel in Bruges by Claude (who had emailed days prior to confirm pick up location and time). Claude was a wealth of knowledge and his tour was professional and informative. The lunch provided was home cooked and a delight (thanks Nelly). The finale of the tour was...
My husband and I were met at our hotel in Bruges by Claude (who had emailed days prior to confirm pick up location and time). Claude was a wealth of knowledge and his tour was professional and informative. The lunch provided was home cooked and a delight (thanks Nelly). The finale of the tour was the wreath laying ceremony at Menin Gate which is an experience we will never forget. I can recommend this tour without hesitation for anyone interested in Commonwealth WW1 history.Thank you so very much Claude. Regards Wayne & Janetjohnxramsay
July 2018
Claude is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to provide us with a memorable tour of the battlefields from Fromelles to Ypres. A brilliant day (12 hours) in a very comfortable vehicle. The take away folder of maps and narrative added to the experience. Highly recommended.
Claude is an excellent and knowledgeable guide who went out of his way to provide us with a memorable tour of the battlefields from Fromelles to Ypres. A brilliant day (12 hours) in a very comfortable vehicle. The take away folder of maps and narrative added to the experience. Highly recommended.Julie K
May 2017
This tour was very interesting and emotional. A must for all Australians
This tour was very interesting and emotional. A must for all Australians