All Quiet on the Western Front Tour

Tour Overview

Staying three nights in Ypres (Flanders) and three in Amiens (the Somme) this tour has been specially designed to retrace the steps of the 'Diggers' throughout the Allied battles of the Western Front. From the staggering devastation of the trench warfare of the Somme battlefields, to the moving 'Last Post' under the Menin Gate in Ypres. 

This programme has been specially designed to be enjoyed as either a fascinating “stand alone” tour or “bolted on” before or after other Albatross Tours touring itineraries or your individual travel plans. 

We have included the services of a specialist Battlefield Tour Manager.  Together you will retrace the steps of the ‘Diggers’ throughout the Allied battles of the Western Front, from the staggering devastation of the trench warfare of the Somme battlefields, to the moving ‘Last Post’ under the Menin Gate in Ypres. In addition you will enjoy the grand sights of France and Belgium including the boulevards of Paris, and the cobbled stone streets of picture perfect Bruges. Specially designed by an expert Australian War Historian, this tour offers you a unique and personal experience.

SPECIAL NOTE

Albatross Tours also offer Western Front tours that take in the moving Dawn Service and ANZAC Day Commemorations at Villers-Bretonneux - 5 day ANZAC Day on the Somme and a 10 day ANZAC Day on the Western Front tour.

Our 27 April All Quiet on the Western Front is a special, larger group departure carrying up to 42 passengers, and also includes the services of an expert Australian War Historian, who will work along side our specialist Battlefield Tour Manager.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy comprehensive commentary by our specialist Battlefield Tour Manager
• Stay 3 nights in gothic Ypres, be moved by the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate, and explore Hooge Crater Cemetery and Museum
• Visit charming Bruges with its canals, bridges and cobbled stone streets and squares
• Stay 3 nights in the centre of Amiens near the glorious medieval cathedral
• Visit the Flanders Commemorative sites including Messines, Hill 60, Polygon Wood, Essex Farm Cemetery, Tyne Cot, Toronto Avenue Cemetery and Island of Ireland Peace Park
• Visit the Somme Commemorative sites including the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux,  Fromelles Memorials,  Vimy Ridge, Bullecourt ‘Digger’ Memorial, Adelaide Cemetery, Australian Memorials at Pozières, and the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme
• Visit Franco-Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonneux and Historial de la Grand Guerre in Peronne
• 11 years experience handling Western Front tours

Tour Inclusions

• All excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing as described in the itinerary
• Fully escorted by our specialist Battlefield Tour Manager
• First class air-conditioned touring coach
• End of tour tips to Tour Manager and driver.
• 7 night’s accommodation as described
• Buffet breakfast daily, 4 dinners including welcome and farewell dinners
• Welcome drink Paris
• Entrances:  Hooge Crater Museum, Franco-Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonnneux, Historial de la Grand Guerre in Peronne
• Hotel porterage (1 bag per person)
• Personal audio system whilst on tour