Explore the historic battlefields of the Somme in WW1 on a private tour from Arras. Visit major sites, including Lochnagar mine crater, Thiepval memorial, and Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial.
Explore the historic battlefields of the Somme in WW1 on a private tour from Arras. Visit major sites, including Lochnagar mine crater, Thiepval memorial, and Villers-Bretonneux Australian memorial.
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - This preserved battlefield features original trenches from the 1916 Battle of the Somme.
- Memorial de Thiepval - The Thiepval Memorial honors those missing from the Battle of the Somme.
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Lochnagar Crater - The “Lochnagar” mine crater, created by a massive underground explosion on July 1st, 1916.
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- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - This preserved battlefield features original trenches from the 1916 Battle of the Somme.
- Memorial de Thiepval - The Thiepval Memorial honors those missing from the Battle of the Somme.
- Lochnagar Crater - The “Lochnagar” mine crater, created by a massive underground explosion on July 1st, 1916.
- 1st Australian Division Memorial - The location of the “Gibraltar” bunker.
- Musee Somme 1916 - Situated in an original tunnel beneath the town of Albert, this museum offers a unique display of various scenes from the Battle of the Somme.
- Proyart - The German cemetery at Proyart, where 4,600 German soldiers are laid to rest.
- Sir John Monash Centre - Explore the new Sir John Monash Centre and its immersive experience room.
- Australian National Memorial - The Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux commemorates the 11,000 Australians missing in France during World War One.
- Private transportation
- Expert private guide specialized in WW1
- Inclusive of all site and museum entry fees
- Private transportation
- Expert private guide specialized in WW1
- Inclusive of all site and museum entry fees
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Snacks
This excursion takes you through the primary locations of the Somme Battles in 1916 and 1918, making it a comfortable day trip from PARIS (just an hour train ride). We initiate and conclude our tours adjacent to the ARRAS train station.
We will explore the key 1916 battle areas: such as the awe-inspiring ‘Lochnagar’ mine pit, Pozieres, the Thiepval…
This excursion takes you through the primary locations of the Somme Battles in 1916 and 1918, making it a comfortable day trip from PARIS (just an hour train ride). We initiate and conclude our tours adjacent to the ARRAS train station.
We will explore the key 1916 battle areas: such as the awe-inspiring ‘Lochnagar’ mine pit, Pozieres, the Thiepval missing memorial, and the conserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. Following a lunch halt at Albert along with a tour of the 1916 Somme underground museum, we will proceed to the 1918 battle locations: the Villers-Bretonneux Australian tribute and if open on the day, the new John Monash centre, including the spots of the renown August 1918 allied counter-attack. After this poignant day, we will return to ARRAS.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
