French Battlefield Day Tour from London: Western Front - Battle of the Somme
This is a tour of the First World War battlefield site of the Somme in Northern France. You will depart London from St Pancras station on the Eurostar and be met in Lille where you board a special minivan. Over the following nine hours tour major sites connected with the Great War.
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.
Schedule Details
French Battlefield Day Tour from London - Western Front - Battle of the Somme
Departure Dates:
SeasonalApril 01 to October 31
Saturday
Departure Point:
Tour departs from St Pancras Eurostar terminalDeparture Time:
- 7:00am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 8:00pmHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up not available
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- This tour is not suitable for infants 7 years and under
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 8 - 16 years
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Additional Information
French Battlefield Day Tour from London - Western Front - Battle of the Somme
Inclusions:
- All entrance fees to attractions
- Fully guided tour by minivan
- Return ticket to Lille on Eurostar
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 6 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified
- Maximum group size is 16
- A current valid passport is required to participate on this tour
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