Fully escorted small group tour
2026- From $3695 per person, twin share
Single Supplement from $720
Operates Monthly –subject to availability
*minimum numbers may apply

The Western Front & Normandy 5 day tour is operated by our local battlefield experts who have an excellent knowledge of all battles and sites on the WW1 Western Front and WW2 Normandy coast. The significance of each battlefield location is fully revealed and brought back to life for you, through the eyes of a soldier.

Please note: The 5 day package is subject to availability and pricing will be confirmed once booking is in place. This tour is only available once a month, departing every third Monday.

Depart from Arras at around 9.00am.
Visit Lochnagar Crater on the Somme.
Visit Pozières, including the 1st Australian Division Memorial and German blockhouse “Gibraltar”.
Visit the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing.
Visit the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and the Le Hamel battlefield.
Visit Fromelles, including the Cobber Memorial and VC Corner Cemetery.
Visit Polygon Wood, Passchendaele and Tyne Cot Cemetery.
Attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.
Visit CWGC St Sever Cemetery in Rouen.
Visit key Normandy D-Day sites including Merville Battery, Pegasus Bridge, Utah Beach, Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach.
Visit the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
Tour concludes in Bayeux.

The above itinerary may vary based on special request visits to cemeteries, memorials and sites of Tour Guests travelling on any particular day and at the discretion of the tour operator.

Customised Tours are available for this area and are available on request.

Rest assured, your booking is guaranteed once you receive confirmation via email. As we are based in Australia please allow up to 72 hours to respond to your booking request. However, we will endeavour to get back to you well within this time period to ensure your preferred date of departure.

Day 1 – Your journey begins at 9:00am in Arras, with collection available from your accommodation or Arras railway station. From there, head down to the historic landscape of the Somme retracing the footsteps of soldiers who fought in one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. We begin by stepping back to mid-July 1916, visiting the poignant ‘Lochnagar Crater’, a haunting reminder of the massive mine explosions that marked the opening of the battle of the Somme. From there, we move onto Pozières, a village that became synonymous with Australian courage and sacrifice. Explore the 1st Australian Division Memorial, and the remains of the formidable German blockhouse, known as ‘Gibraltar’. Before continuing to visit the famous ‘Windmill’ site and reflecting on the attacks on ‘Mouquet Farm’ on our way to visit the striking, Thiepval ‘Memorial to the Missing’. After lunch, our afternoon takes us to the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, and the battlefield of Le Hamel, before returning via the scene of bitter fighting in April & May 1917 at Bullecourt.
Overnight: Arras

Day 2 – We begin the day with a moving battlefield walk at Fromelles, the site of Australia’s first and one of its darkest battles on the Western Front. The ‘Cobber’ memorial and the unique ‘VC Corner’ cemetery stand as powerful tributes to the courage and sacrifice of the Anzacs. From there, we then head north through the quiet woods of Ploegsteert ‘Plug Street’ Wood, before pausing for lunch in the region. Our afternoon takes us to key sites of the Third Battle of Ypres, including ‘Polygon Wood’, Passchendaele and Tyne Cot cemetery. We finish the day in the historic town of Ypres, where you will enjoy a relaxed dinner before attending the deeply moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. We return to Arras, around 9:30pm.
Overnight: Arras

Day 3 – Leaving Arras, we travel toward the historic landscape of Normandy, pausing in Rouen to visit the CWGC St Sever Cemetery, where many Australians are buried after dying of wounds in the nearby base hospitals. You’ll also learn about Rouen’s role in WWII as the target of the U.S 8th Airforce’s first daylight bombing raid in August 1942. We continue west, stopping at key D-Day sites including the Merville Battery, and the iconic ‘Pegasus Bridge’, where the British 6th Paratroopers famously held their position under the order “Hold until relieved!”. Arriving in Bayeux, we explore the Battle of Normandy Museum and take time to discover town’s impressive,1,000-year-old Cathedral and other sites. While the Bayeux Tapestry is currently under restoration, there is still plenty to experience in this charming historic town.
Overnight: Bayeux

Day 4 – Our day begins at Utah Beach, where the US 4th Infantry Division landed on D-Day, before venturing inland. From here we explore the drop zones and heroic actions of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, whose stories became legend in the early hours of 6 June 1944. We visit the historic town of Sainte-Mère-Église, with its famous church, before following in the footsteps of ‘Easy Company’ at Brecourt Manor and on the road to Carentan. The day includes a stop at the striking La Cambe German War Cemetery where famous ‘Tiger Tank Ace’ Michael Wittman is buried with his crew.
Overnight: Bayeux

Day 5 – We begin at the dramatic cliffs of Point du Hoc, where U.S Army Rangers carried out one of D-Day’s most extraordinary missions. Explore the preserved bunkers and craters of this stunning coastal area. We then continue to Omaha Beach, where American forces landed under intense enemy fire. Despite heavy losses, hard fighting ensued before small groups of determined men were able to get off the beach and on to the bluffs to eliminate the German defenders. Our final stop is the solemn Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking the very beach where so many gave their lives. The tour concludes in Bayeux, with drop off at your Bayeux accommodation or Bayeux railway station.

Mercure Arras Centre Gare  

Mercure Arras Centre Gare is an old-world style hotel, located just 9 minutes from Theatre d’Arras, 11 minutes from Abbey of St. Vaast and 14 minutes from Arras Cathedral. The modern rooms come with free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms also feature Nespresso machines, designer linens and iPad docking stations. Amenities include a bright, modern restaurant/bar serving French cuisine.

Express by Holiday Inn

An 11-minute walk from the baroque-style houses of the Old Town, this modest hotel is bright, with simple stylish rooms which all have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as coffeemakers and desks; some have balconies. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a low-key lounge bar with snacks and drinks, plus a fitness room and business centre.

Hotel Le Bayeux

A 5-minute walk from the Cathedral de Bayeux this charming hotel offers a cozy stay in simple stylish rooms. All rooms offer free Wifi, TVs, coffee makers and desks. Hotel amenities include a casual bar and continental breakfast served daily.

Reine Mathilde Bayeux

A quaint hotel in the heart of Bayeux the old charm of the hotel offers an authentic stay in Bayeux. Hotel amenities include a casual restaurant open from 7am to enjoy a delicious continental breakfast.

Our tour members depend on us to provide a once in a lifetime battlefield experience combined with exceptional customer service. We do our best to meet and exceed their high standards, which is what you’d expect from Australia’s leading battlefield tour company. Here’s what our past passengers say about our efforts…

Western Front – Anzac Day Tour 2018
“Firstly we must apologise for the time it has taken us to thank you for such a great adventure. As you knew we came home via Amsterdam and Singapore and we are now only getting our feet back under the desk after catching up on stuff that occurred whilst we were away. Well, what can we say, the experience far exceeded our expectations. We have travelled with Insight before and their level of service, coaches and commitment to service can not be faulted. But this trip had two extra bonus, Nick Fletcher on one bus and Graeme Beveridge, one our bus, and what an absolute gentleman. His knowledge of the Australian/Commonwealth involvement within the Western Front is second to none, his compassion and commitment in ensuring that everyone was able to be involved, yet was sensitive enough to allow people to have their own special time.

From the minute we stepped off the plane in Paris till the time we said our goodbyes at the conclusion, the trip was fantastic, a once in a lifetime experience. Both the two tour directors, John in our bus and Brad in the other ensured that we travelled as a group with a little bit of banter and fun between the two groups which made for a great journey.

Peter seemed to be there but not be there if that makes any sense. He made sure if we needed any assistance in any way, he was the go to man, he was a joy to travel with. All we can say is that we are very glad we chose Boronia Travel for this trip as the memories will remain with us for as long as we live. You have a very well organised travel adventure and we can not find a single recommendation for improvement. Well done to the whole team.”
Colin Bird & Sue Buckingham

Western Front – Anzac Day Tour 2018
“I’d like to thank the Boronia Travel Centre team for having organised such a wonderful tour. My original intent in committing to go was to “fill in” what I had missed in July 2016 and attend the Villers Bretonneux 100th commemorations. What you provided was all of those and more and for that I am very grateful. The planning and execution was spot on for which you, Brad and Nick are to be congratulated. Nick Fletcher’s input was just outstanding. His knowledge and preparedness to provide responses to all of the questions thrown at him made for fantastic background information for all those on the bus.”
Andrew Brownlie

“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.

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

“Howard and I have been very remiss in not contacting you to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to the Western Front with Boronia Travel this year. It was all we were hoping for, and more. The “more” was because of the people. Graeme and John, the tour historian and tour leader, were so generous with their time and knowledge and were the ultimate professionals, making our travel experience one of ease and extraordinary interest. Jean-Michel, our bus driver, was a legend and our fellow tour companions completed the experience. Thank you.”
Rae King and Howard Gibbon

“I write to commend and thank you for the marvellous Guide we had in Aaron Pegram on the recent Western Front tour in April. Aaron was not only extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the War but he ensured that everyone who had a personal interest in a battlefield, cemetery or memorial had the opportunity to visit the site and was given time for quiet reflection.

Although the Tour participants had a collective interest in the Western Front, we were a diverse group of people and Aaron managed us all with great sensitivity and aplomb. Once again, thank you for such a great Tour”.
Lesley Kerr

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