AWM Gallipoli and Western Front Tour 2012
23 Day Fully Escorted Battlefield Tour
From: 17 April – 9 May 2012
Fully Inclusive Land Package at $10,510*
Escorted by an expert Australian War Memorial Battlefield Historian
Take an extraordinary journey of a lifetime with curators and historians from the War Memorial to embrace the major sites of Gallipoli and the Western Front where Australians served.
This is the most comprehensive battlefield tour offered from Australia. Australian War memorial curators and historians, with their unique expertise and authoritative knowledge, will guide you through the hauntingly beautiful ridges, valleys and beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula to retracing the climatic events that occurred on the Western Front.
You’re professionalism, knowledge and love of history of WW1 does you proud and your commitment to the group was excellent”
J Robertson, Trentham
“It was of course a most emotional, interesting trip….Should I again travel overseas I would have no hesitation in contacting Boronia Travel”
F Nicholls, Hampton
“This is the best tour we’ve ever done worldwide”
Mr and Mrs Woodlock, Bendigo
This ultimate battlefield tour package includes the services of expert military tour guides and a tour manager, who is fluent in the local language and familiar with the history and customs.
Your tour has been designed as an educational experience with plenty of sightseeing involved. It is also very well paced, so you spend less time travelling and more time experiencing the range of activities and events to make you enjoy every part of your holiday experience.
We provide the very best accommodation that no other battlefields tour operator can provide and the venues have been specially selected to enable you to experience the best local cuisine and the provincial charm of the areas visited.
The package is also flexible. The Gallipoli In Depth and Western Front Tour can be taken as separate tours. Please visit Gallipoli In Depth Battlefield Tour or the Western Front “GREEN” Battlefield Tour for more information. Priority is given to those taking both tours. Although to date, we have been able to accommodate all requests.
Battlefield Tour Highlights:
- The sights of Istanbul, where you’ll explore the city and take a guided cruise on the Bosphorus.
- The emotional Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli in 2012.
- Exclusive boat tour along the Gallipoli Coast for an unforgettable view of the valleys and ridges from the sea.
- Guided tour of the landing at Cape Helles and Krithia Battlefields, including a short walk to Achi BabaVisit memorable sites such as Lone Pine, the Nek, and Quinn’s Post that occupy a unique place in our history.
- Cross the famous Dardanelles to visit ruins of ancient Troy and Fort Çimenlik, with lunch at Canakkale.
- Discover the history of Turkish carpet making in Istanbul before losing yourself in the Grand Bazaar, with over 4000 specialty shops.
- Enjoy the stunning view and endless conversation at our welcome dinner upon the Eiffel Tower – a great way to start any tour and meet new members of the group.
- Shopping and plenty of sightseeing in beautiful Paris, with an opportunity to see the quaint shops, grand arcades, museums, the Louvre, plus so many more attractions.
- Participate in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate – a never to be forgotten experience.
- Visit the main Somme battlefields where the AIF suffered thousands of casualties in several short weeks, plus the famous battleground of Hamel, and the subsequent ‘advance to victory’.
- Retrace the steps of the terrible Third Battle of Ypres and the former battlefields of Hill 60, Menin Road, Polygon Wood and many other sites of key interest.
- Visit historic Brugge with its wonderful art, architecture, canals and lace shops.
- Spectacular farewell dinner cruise on the Seine, Paris, to celebrate with new friends and the end of a wonderful tour.
Your Gallipoli and Western Front Tour Includes:
- Fully escorted by an Australian War Memorial Battlefield Historian and specialist.
- All battlefield excursions, scenic drives and sightseeing as described in the itinerary.
- Plenty of Free Time. We understand that you might want to have a break occasionally.
- All meals as listed on the itinerary, which have been specially selected to enable you to experience the best local cuisine.
- Services of a local english speaking guide throughout your tour.
- We stay at the best accommodation in each town, and provide 6 nights accommodation at the resort style Kum Hotel on the Gallipoli Peninsula – more than any other tour operator.
- Flights between Istanbul and Paris.
- Ground transport in deluxe air-conditioned coaches with toilet and DVD player.
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Boronia Travel Centre cap, ticket wallet and luggage tags.
- With the exclusive resources available to us, we are also able to assist with any family research you may be doing.
Extras:
- Single Supplements available at $2,610.
- *Prices are listed as per person twin share. Land package only.
- Boronia Travel Centre uses Singapore Airlines for all their Gallipoli and Western Front Tours, and has access to the most competitive discounted airfares available from Australia.
- Group airfare add-on options available upon request.
- Upgrade airfares to business and first class available upon request.
- Spend more time on holiday by choosing from one of our extensive add-on accommodation packages available at discounted rates. AWM tour member discounts available.
For more information about the “Official” Australian War Memorial’s Gallipoli and Western Front Tour 2012 and the experience of a lifetime, download or request a brochure using the options below, or contact us today or call 1800 035 350.
For the most recent information on Anzac Day activities and events being held in Gallipoli please visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website.
