ANZAC Day on the Somme 2012
Number of days: 5 Days
Departs from: Paris
Avg distance travelled / day: 131 kms
Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux
Tour Reviews for ANZAC Commemorative Tours
On the anniversary of our most unforgettable tours of Gallipoli and the Western Front warmest regards to all for all that you did for us. We will never forget the tour and your kindness in 2009.
C & M B, Bradford VIC
My wife and I returned from our Western Front Tour that culminated with the Anzac Day Dawn Service on the 25th and the following day 26th April 2008 Anzac Memorial Service both at Villers_Bretonneux. I would like you to know just how professionally our tour was conducted. We believe that our Tour Leader was exemplary in his knowledge of the battlefields we visited and the way in which he cared and conducted the tour for all who participated. Our tour leader was joined by an Army Historian in Roger Lee, who has an encyclopedic mind in all things Army and what happened on the Western front and no doubt beyond that. They were formidable as a team and made the Great War come alive before our very eyes in what was an altogether unforgettable and moving experience.
M & G D from VIC
Overall we felt that the tour (ANZAC Day on the Western Front)was very good value, extremely well carried out and offering sound and excellent knowledge in all aspects - this tour far exceeded our expectations.
B & N R
The highlights of this tour was standing in the field somewhere near Villers where my grandfather had been wounded in 1918. The flexibility of the tour manager and bus driver to go out of their way to help me find my special place was wonderful! This trip was more than I imagined and was a wonderful journey for me. I could never have understood what really happened without the knowledge of Dr Richard Reid. He was patient, informative and very interested in helping all on the bus find their information. Funny at times and emotional in his story telling. Thank you for a wonderful trip.
R. P.
The war historian was absolutely excellent for this tour and brought the whole ANZAC experience to life in a wonderful way, that was understandable. This tour was the highlight of our 6 weeks away. Getting to and from the ANZAC Day service easily was great too.
M.B.
The highlight of our ANZAC Day on the Somme tour was definitely the dawn ANZAC service gaining insight and understanding of WW1. Information given was excellent and he was more than happy to answer questions and go the extra mile to accommodate private requests. It was good that members of the group were included in reading stories and giving some relevant information.
R & T S
A most enjoyable and enlightening ANZAC tour giving a detailed insight into this phase of our history. The ANZAC Day Dawn Service was a highlight.
F.A.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful tour and ensuring that we were able visit the Dernancourt War Cemetery and visit the grave of Bernice’s uncle, which we did. We placed an Australian flag and poppies on the grave, took photos and video taped the visit.
Overall, we felt the tours were excellent and value for its cost was reasonable. Our tour guide was outstanding. His military knowledge, the information that he provided and his presentation was excellent. At all times we felt safe and were kept fully informed. His leadership was outstanding.
Our hotels were of a very high standard as was our coach and driver.
This was our 11th overseas tour we have done and regard this tour as being outstanding – everything went perfectly. We are telling all our friends about this tour. We are delighted to be able to endorse it.
Once again, thanks to Albatross for such a wonderful and memorable experience.
N & B R from NSW
Just to let you know that we really enjoyed the "All Quiet on the Western Front" Tour. The selection of hotels was very good. The coach was very comfortable and the driver amazing maneuvering the huge coach down cobbled narOrganisation for the Dawn Service went like clockwork. A truly wonderful experience.
We just wanted to thank you very much for all your hard work and thoroughness with our bookings. It made our travels very enjoyable.
B & B D
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Number of days: 5 Days
Departs from: Paris
Avg distance travelled / day: 131 kms
Adelaide Cemetery, Villers-Bretonneux
On the anniversary of our most unforgettable tours of Gallipoli and the Western Front warmest regards to all for all that you did for us. We will never forget the tour and your kindness in 2009.
C & M B, Bradford VIC
My wife and I returned from our Western Front Tour that culminated with the Anzac Day Dawn Service on the 25th and the following day 26th April 2008 Anzac Memorial Service both at Villers_Bretonneux. I would like you to know just how professionally our tour was conducted. We believe that our Tour Leader was exemplary in his knowledge of the battlefields we visited and the way in which he cared and conducted the tour for all who participated. Our tour leader was joined by an Army Historian in Roger Lee, who has an encyclopedic mind in all things Army and what happened on the Western front and no doubt beyond that. They were formidable as a team and made the Great War come alive before our very eyes in what was an altogether unforgettable and moving experience.
M & G D from VIC
Overall we felt that the tour (ANZAC Day on the Western Front)was very good value, extremely well carried out and offering sound and excellent knowledge in all aspects - this tour far exceeded our expectations.
B & N R
The highlights of this tour was standing in the field somewhere near Villers where my grandfather had been wounded in 1918. The flexibility of the tour manager and bus driver to go out of their way to help me find my special place was wonderful! This trip was more than I imagined and was a wonderful journey for me. I could never have understood what really happened without the knowledge of Dr Richard Reid. He was patient, informative and very interested in helping all on the bus find their information. Funny at times and emotional in his story telling. Thank you for a wonderful trip.
R. P.
The war historian was absolutely excellent for this tour and brought the whole ANZAC experience to life in a wonderful way, that was understandable. This tour was the highlight of our 6 weeks away. Getting to and from the ANZAC Day service easily was great too.
M.B.
The highlight of our ANZAC Day on the Somme tour was definitely the dawn ANZAC service gaining insight and understanding of WW1. Information given was excellent and he was more than happy to answer questions and go the extra mile to accommodate private requests. It was good that members of the group were included in reading stories and giving some relevant information.
R & T S
A most enjoyable and enlightening ANZAC tour giving a detailed insight into this phase of our history. The ANZAC Day Dawn Service was a highlight.
F.A.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful tour and ensuring that we were able visit the Dernancourt War Cemetery and visit the grave of Bernice’s uncle, which we did. We placed an Australian flag and poppies on the grave, took photos and video taped the visit.
Overall, we felt the tours were excellent and value for its cost was reasonable. Our tour guide was outstanding. His military knowledge, the information that he provided and his presentation was excellent. At all times we felt safe and were kept fully informed. His leadership was outstanding.
Our hotels were of a very high standard as was our coach and driver.
This was our 11th overseas tour we have done and regard this tour as being outstanding – everything went perfectly. We are telling all our friends about this tour. We are delighted to be able to endorse it.
Once again, thanks to Albatross for such a wonderful and memorable experience.
N & B R from NSW
Just to let you know that we really enjoyed the "All Quiet on the Western Front" Tour. The selection of hotels was very good. The coach was very comfortable and the driver amazing maneuvering the huge coach down cobbled narOrganisation for the Dawn Service went like clockwork. A truly wonderful experience.
We just wanted to thank you very much for all your hard work and thoroughness with our bookings. It made our travels very enjoyable.
B & B D
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