The Western Front 2016 – Anzac Day ‘GOLD’ Battlefield Tour has been specially designed to include the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, and to participate in the moving Last Post ceremony and wreath-laying at the Menin Gate Memorial. These services reflect on the thousands of soldiers that died and is a truly heartfelt experience for those that attend.

Your expert guide, will recount the Australians’ stories at the key battlefields, memorials and war cemeteries you’ll visit in the Somme, Flanders and the ancient town of Ypres. Along the way you will meet local French people for whom the memory of the diggers remains strong.

Your battlefield trip will begin and end in Paris, with a spectacular farewell dinner cruise on the Seine, with time in Brugge for sightseeing, shopping and dining. Our tour focuses on a unique range of activities and the venues have been carefully selected to enable you to experience the best local French cuisine and the provincial charm of the areas visited.

Package Includes:

• Enjoy the atmosphere and endless conversation at our welcome dinner at a bustling Paris bistro.
• 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.
• The very special Anzac Day Dawn Service at Villers Bretonneux.
• 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.

Day 1—Arrive in Liberia, where one of our representatives will meet you and show you to a private transfer that will take you to The Westin Playa Conchal, luxury all-inclusive hotel.

Day 2—Enjoy your stay at The Westin Playa Conchal. Try out their various restaurants and snack bars or relax sipping a cocktail by the pool.

Day 3—Visit the beautiful Palo Verde National Park to see wildlife, exotic vegetation and dazzling natural views.

Day 4 to 7—Enjoy your free days to relax and enjoy the sun, sea and sand at one of Costa Rica’s finest beaches—Playa Conchal. Take part in activities like dancing and yoga lessons, water sports or head to the beach where you can sunbathe or go kayaking.

Day 8—A private transfer will take you to the Liberia International Airport where you will catch your flight back home.

Hotel Name

The Westin Conchal is the best hotel in Costa Rica for families looking for all inclusive beachfront. Set along the white-sand beaches of Playa Conchal.

Customer Testimonials

“Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Western Front Tour with Aaron Pegram and John. The itinerary was well planned, Frank the bus driver was exceptional and the accommodation fine. 
As the Tour Director, John did a terrific job managing us all in a very friendly manner and his insights and commentary on the local areas was very good.”
Jack Johnson

“A special mention for Aaron. His historical knowledge made it all came alive for me and it was terrific how he was able to meet everyone’s needs and requests on the tour. Nothing was ever too much trouble and he got the balance just right between enough information and information overload. A great experience I will never forget.”
Mark Luby

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