Experience the Battle of the Somme like never before on this guided day tour from Arras. Walk in the footsteps of heroes, visit historic sites, and learn about the weapons and tactics used in this infamous campaign.
- Sir John Monash Centre - Explore this amazing new visitors centre and learn about Australia’s commitment to the Great War.
- Franco-Australian Museum - You will see the Victoria School built with money raised by the people of Victoria. We will also visit the Museum above the school.
- Australian Corps Memorial - Your guide will explain the tactics and battlefield where Monash commanded Australian and American troops on the 4th July, you will also visit the Memorial.
- 3rd Australian Division Memorial - You will see the Memorial en route to Albert
- Lochnagar Crater - Learn all about the mining in WW1, you will see the largest mine crater on the Somme as we begin to follow the path of the soldiers along Sausage Vally to the German second line at Pozieres
- 1st austalian devision memorial - See the remnants of the Gibraltar Blockhouse, captured by the 2nd Battalion AIF on the 25th July 1916, learn about the offensives to take the German positions.
- Windmill Memorial - The highest point on the ridge, you will see how important this position was and what it cost to take it. You will see the remains of the Windmill captured by the 2nd Division and the War Animals Memorial and Pozieres field of Remembrance. You will also hear abut the roll of Tanks and see the Tank Memorial.
- Mouquet Farm - One farm, six weeks, ten thousand casulaties
- Memorial de Thiepval - You will visit the interpretation centre at Thiepval and see the British Memorial to the Missing for the 1916 Battle of the Somme
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - Here you will walk through preserved trenches from the 1916 Battle of the Somme, hear about the offensives on the 1st July and the 13th November when the area was captured. Your guide will explain the tactics used and why things went so badly on the 1st July.
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- Central Arras pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional guiding service
- Food and drinks
Starting from Arras railway station or your accommodation, the day trip to Somme covers the significant sites of the Battle’s most notorious campaign, ranging from the disasters of July 1, 1916, to the gruelling incidents of autumn. You will get a chance to explore legendary venues, dugouts, mine pits, and gain understanding about warfare armaments, conveyance methods and tunnelling. The first half of the day is focused on the 1918 combats near Amiens and involves visiting the Australian Memorial to the Missing at Villers Bretonneux and The Sir John Monash Centre. If you wish to pay homage to a kinsman or have a specific fascination, we can include that in your tour plan. With the help of cutting-edge GPS technology, you will have an opportunity to literally follow in the trails of brave heroes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.