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RatingsTour code: BEWNZLL-0
Tour Inclusions
- Nights
- Meals 4 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
- Battlefields
- Driver
ANZACS on the Western Front
Overview
From the trenches of Ypres to monuments marking The Somme, our ANZAC tour maps Australian and New Zealand troops' movements in WWI - delving into the stories of the soldiers' involvement in the battles of the Western Front. And with poignant visits to cemeteries and national memorials on the agenda, this history-themed adventure is perfect for those wishing to learn more about their ancestors who fought and died in The Great War. Please note: this tour runs on selected dates throughout the season.
Worth Noting…
for ANZAC Ceremony departures, our accommodation in Amiens is subject to change. Due to the large number of visitors at this time, two Back-Roads tour groups may stay at the same hotel at the same time.

- Tour Starts/Ends
- 1 Overnight Stop
- Day Stop
The Blue-Roads Difference
- Take time to pay respects at your relatives' graves
- Visit the Wellington Quarries - a system of tunnels dug by New Zealand engineers
- Delve into history at the Franco-Australian Museum in Villers-Bretonneux
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1 - Lille-Ypres
The first day of our tour will take us from Lille to Ypres via the historic Messines Ridge. After walking in the footsteps of WWI soldiers at the Passchendaele battlefields (where allied forces fought to break the German line in 1917), we’ll pay our respects at Polygon Wood and Tyne Cot Military Cemetery. After that, we’ll have plenty of time to visit the shell-scarred Hill 60 and fascinating Hooge Crater Museum before we return to Ypres for the evening – where a welcome dinner awaits us. Accommodation: TBC
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Meals
- Dinner
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Meals
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Day 2 - Ypres
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Day 3 - Ypres-Amiens
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Day 4 - Amiens-The Somme-Amiens
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Day 5 - Amiens-Villers Bretonneux-Lille
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
4 nights in boutique accommodation
The Crew
Experienced Back-Roads Tour Leader and Driver
Transport
Premium mini-coach transportation
Reviews

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10th June 2019Review ratingI think it’s a subject you have be interested in. The tour itself was well run and structured. Just that it wasn’t what I expected.
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10th June 2019Review ratingWe had an excellent guide and driver, and the tour took us everywhere we needed to go including a side trip to visit a relative's grave. It is great travelling in a small group.
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7th June 2019Review ratingTour guide was well informed and always try to answer questions if he didn't know buy the next day he did driver and tour guide very friendly