Fromelles and Ypres Day Tour from Arras
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About the Activity
Visit Fromelles and Ypres, and delve into Europe’s World War I history on this fully guided day tour from Arras. Explore famous WWI battle sites including Fromelles and the Pheasant Wood cemetery and Cobbers’ Memorial. We follow the path of the War through 1917, Messines Ridge and Hill 60, Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and the Tyne Cot Cemetery. Explore Ypres at your leisure, then take part in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate before your onward travel to Lille or return to Arras. This is a long and emotional day and can be taken alone or added with another of our day tours. There is an opportunity to follow in a relatives footsteps or lay a wreath at the Menin Gate Ceremony in the evening.13 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Drop-off in Ypres, Lille, or Arras
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Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Locations in the itinerary
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Musee de la Bataille de Fromelles
Rue de la Basse Ville, Fromelles, France, 59249Hear about the battle and the story of the mass graves at Pheasant Wood in this excellent museum and visitors centre1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery
Rue de la Basse Ville, Fromelles, FranceWe will pay our respects to the soldiers recovered from the mass graves at Pheasant Wood and re buried in this new cemetery15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Australian Memorial Park
Rue delval, Fromelles, FranceSee the famous Cobbers Memorial on the German front line15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
VC Corner Australian Cemetery
91 rue Delval, Next to the Australian Memorial Park, Fromelles, France, 59249Visit the only all Australian Cemetery in France10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
The Ploegsteert Memorial
Rue de Messines, Ploegsteert, Comines-Warneton, Belgium, 7782See where the 3rd Division will prepare for the Battle of Messines and hear about the 1st Australian Tunneling company who dug the Catacombs here.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationChristmas Truce Memorial(Pass By)
Chemin du Mont de la Hutte, Comines-Warneton, BelgiumLearn about the Christmas Truce of 1914.View LocationMessines Ridge(Pass By)
N314, Mesen, Belgium, 8957Learn of the successes of this offensive as we drive along the ridgeView Location6
Hill 60
Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, , Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, 8902See the preserved battlefield, the Bunkers and the two mine craters that the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company blew on the 7th June 191730 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by The Battlefields ExperienceCreated on 10 Nov 2015Created on 04 Aug 2024
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