Discover how the Australian and New Zealanders actions during WW1 left a powerful legacy.
Thousands of Australians gather in Villers-Bretonneux on Anzac Day each year, many of them honouring ancestors who served in the region. This is a poignant and educational trip that will encourage students to reflect with gratitude on the sacrifices made on European soil by their ancestors. This historical trip is spread across France and Belgium, and students will have the opportunity to visit significant memorial sites and battlefields.Students will return home with a deeper appreciation of the journey of the ANZACs, a connection to the places they fought and died, and will be left with a lasting impression.
Trip inclusions
- An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
- Our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make planning and advertising your trip a breeze.
- Free travel for teachers.
- An GWT tour representative to take care of all logistics on hand 24/7.
Trip highlights
- Increase historical knowledge of the wars through visits to key battlefields, memorials and museums.
- Enjoy French cuisine with dinners at local restaurants.
- Take in the beauty of Paris with a guided tour of its most famous sites.
- Visit specific memorial sites dedicated to the Australian efforts and sacrifices made during the war.
Europe Anzac Itinerary
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAYFly from your home city to Paris
DAY 2: YPRES BATTLEFIELDS
Wake up this morning ready for a full tour of the Ypres Battlefields.
DAY 3: YPRES
Today, visit the Flanders Fields Museum, then spend the remainder of the day exploring Ypres. Finish the day by spending the evening at Menin Gate to experience the Last Post ceremony, a moving tribute to the courage and self-sacrifice of those who fell in defence of the town.
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