Small-group WWI Somme Battlefields Day Trip from Paris

Location:Paris, France
Duration:11 hours (approx.)
TOUR Code:5045T80

From USD $216.93 View price calendar

On this small group tour of the Somme battlefields, you will discover a part of France that suffered severely in the violent and bloody battles of the Great War. A dramatic period of history took place here, and you will see the major sites including memorials, cemeteries and traces of battles. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 19 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Highlights

Somme Battlefields of WWI tour of Paris by minivan
Tour the battle sights and cemeteries of the Great War
Personalized small group (maximum 19 people)
Visit the Delville Wood cemetery at Longueval
See the landmine Lochnagar crater
Visit the Australian battlefield sites at Poziere and Mouquet Farm
British memorial at Thiepval and Ulster Tower
Tour the Historial Peronne WWI museum
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by minivan

Visit the cemetery of Delville Wood at Longueval, situated on the edge of the Somme. See the Lochnagar Crater "Located at La Boisselle" - an impressive mine hole 100 meters across and 30 meters deep.

See the Australian flag flying over Poziere in recognition of the sacrifices made by the ANZAC's in the battle that took place here during the battle of the Somme. This battle was followed by the battle of Mouquet Farm which you will also visit today.

Continuing to Thiepval, you will see the largest memorial dedicated to missing British Soldiers. You will also visit The Ulster Tower, a memorial to the men of the 36th Ulster division, the Beaumont-Hamel and "The Newfoundland Memorial which offers a realistic and moving view of these battles in its remarkably well-preserved trenches system."

You will also visit The Historial Peronne, an international and cultural museum of the first world war (1914-1918) which explains the conflict, its origins and its consequences.The museum boasts a unique collection of over 50,000 original objects and documents of everyday life during the war. Return to your Paris hotel.

Schedule Details

The Historial, Peronne

Departs:

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Departure Point: Centrally located Paris hotels (Zip codes 75001-75020) Departure Time:

7:00am

Duration:

11 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off
Entrance to the Historial of the Great War in Péronne (7.50 euros)
English speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 19 people)

Exclusions:

Optional gratuities
Food and drinks

Additional Info:

Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability.
Not wheelchair accessible
Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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