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Step back in history on a small group day trip to the First World War battlefield site of the Somme in Northern France.
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, Sausage Valley, the Poziere battlefield and Windmill Hill (both important site for Australians), Courcellette, site of the first major use of tanks supporting Canadian troops, and the nearby the tank memorial.
Also included are Albert, the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing and the Ulster Tower. 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.
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Somme WWI Battlefield Small Group Day Trip from Lille
March 21 - November 14
Saturday 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
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 16 people)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Excellent tour, very knowledgeable guide. He was very accommodating with specific site visits depending ... Read more ›
Craig G, Australia, July 2009
The sites visited were well chosen and the transport was good and safely driven. For this one, take ... Read more ›
James S, United Kingdom, April 2009
