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Leading specialist battlefield tour operator, Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours, has launched its 2020 Brochure including a number of new experiential, celebrity-led tours; commemorative Anzac Day tours to the Western Front (France & Belgium), Gallipoli (Turkey), Vietnam, Hellfire Pass (Thailand), and Kokoda (Papua New Guinea); 32 departures for the best-selling 4-Day Western Day Explorer Tour; and a new tour departing from Washington D.C uncovering the history of the American Civil War.

Matt Masson, General Manager Touring for Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours said, “We are excited to release our 2020 brochure which includes a range of new tours alongside popular favourites. This year we are offering over 50 tours which provide the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Anzacs on the battlefields of WWI, WW2 – in both the South Pacific and in Europe, Vietnam, and have introduced American Civil War history.”

· Mat McLachlan Signature Tour to Gallipoli

9 days, 16-24 September 2020, Istanbul-Istanbul, $3999

Join historian Mat McLachlan on this nine-day tour of Gallipoli visiting hidden sites. This tour will be personally led by Mat McLachlan and will include Istanbul sightseeing with behind the scenes access, and comprehensive touring of Gallipoli incorporating off-the-beaten track locations not normally visited by tourists. CLICK HERE

· Discovering the Western Front with Ray Martin and Mat McLachlan

10 days, 7-16 June 2020, Paris-Paris, $6699

One of Australia’s most awarded television journalists with a 50-year career encompassing thousands of interviews with high-profile people and winning 5 Gold Logies, Ray Martin will co-host a special, exclusive tour with acclaimed historian Mat McLachlan to the Western Front in June 2020.

The itinerary includes: a photographic workshop with Ray Martin; a live interview by Ray Martin; touring of the Western Front including off-the-beaten path sites and experiences; gourmet food and wine – tasting of the famous ‘Trappist’ beer brewed by local monks at the Sint Bernardus Brewery in Watou, dinner at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant located inside the Eiffel Tower, and more. CLICK HERE

· Marching with Monash on the Western Front

9 days, 28 July to 6 June 2020, Istanbul-Istanbul, $3999

Follow in the footsteps of General John Monash, one of the First World War’s most outstanding military leaders, unravelling the stories and triumphs of the most famous commander in Australian history on the Australian battlefields of Flanders and the Somme. Highlights include visiting Chateau de Bertangles, headquarters of the Australian General Staff under Monash’s command, and standing in the location where General Monash was knighted. CLICK HERE

· Anzac Day tours:

o Anzac Day on the Western Front, 18-27 April 2020, $4399 CLICK HERE

o Anzac Day at Gallipoli, 19-27 April 2020, $2699 CLICK HERE

o Anzac Day in Vietnam, 22 April to 3 May 2020, $3399 CLICK HERE

o Anzac Day at Hellfire Pass, Thailand, 21-27 April 2020, $2199 CLICK HERE

o Anzac Day at Kokoda Without Trekking, 18-26 April 2020, $3850 CLICK HERE

· 4-Day Western Front Explorer Small Group Tour

32 departures for 2020 from April to November 2020, $1999, CLICK HERE

SPECIAL OFFER FOR AGENTS: Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours offers a special agent offer of 2 travellers for the price of 1 on this tour throughout the year. Agents are invited to take up this offer when travelling with any travelling companion – partner, friend, family member.

*All prices are per person, twin share. Enquire for single supplement prices.

Agents are invited to view the 2020 Brochure online CLICK HERE>>, or contact Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours to order hard copies of the 2020 brochure, or organise product training or sales calls from our sales representatives email: info@battlefields.com.au phone: 1300 880 340.

Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours’ complete range of 50+ tours can also be viewed online at battlefields.com.au.

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