Somme WWI Battlefield Small Group Day Trip from Lille

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Location:Lille, France
Duration:9 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:2714_04LIL

From USD $180.22 View price calendar

Step back in history on a small group day trip to the First World War battlefield site of the Somme in Northern France.

Highlights

Day trip from Lille to the Somme battlefield
See the site of the 1916 Battle of Somme, one of the largest battles in WWI
Tour sites from battle, when British and French armies fought the Germans
Wonderful tour for history buffs!
Entrance fees are included

To most people the Somme signifies one day - July 1st 1916. It was the day that the British Army suffered its greatest ever losses in a single day with nearly 60,000 casualties. But the actual battle for the Somme raged until November of that year, and saw massive fighting again in 1918. What remains is truly awesome. There are sites seen today that will be etched into your consciousness forever.

You will tour the Somme battlefield covering major sites from the calamitous first day, through the whole five months of the battle. You'll see Delville Wood, the Welsh memorial at Mametz Wood, the huge Lochnagar mine crater, the sunken road where the Accrington Pals were virtually wiped out, the Poziere battlefield and Windmill Hill (both important site for Australians), Courcelette, site of the first major use of tanks supporting Canadian troops, and the nearby the tank memorial.

An undoubted highlight, however, will be a guided walk around the incredible preserved Beaumont Hamel battlefield site. Other sites will be added according to the interest of the tour participants.

Schedule Details

Somme WWI Battlefield Small Group Day Trip from Lille

Departs:

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Departure Point: Eurolille/Lille Europe station Departure Time:

9:30am

Duration:

9 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Entrance fees
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 16 people)

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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