Immerse yourself in the history of the Somme Battlefields during World War I. Explore preserved sites, experience a sense of honor and respect, and discover additional attractions like steam railways and micro breweries.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Somme Battlefields during World War I. Explore preserved sites, experience a sense of honor and respect, and discover additional attractions like steam railways and micro breweries.
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - Preserved battlefield where you can walk in the trenches and across no-man’s-land. Follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of 1st July, 1916
- Memorial de Thiepval - Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here.
- Lochnagar Crater - The largest…
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - Preserved battlefield where you can walk in the trenches and across no-man’s-land. Follow in the footsteps of the soldiers of 1st July, 1916
- Memorial de Thiepval - Monument to the 60,000 missing or never identified. There is a small, free, but excellent museum here.
- Lochnagar Crater - The largest mine crater in France, caused by an enormous explosion, dtonated at 07.30 on 1st July, 1916
- Pozieres Memorial - The monument to the first tank battles on this planet shows the different kinds of tanks used. Across the road from the monument is the site a windmill, destroyed during the WW1 battles. Some 2000 Australian soldiers lost their lives here;
- Ulster Memorial Tower & Thiepval Wood - The tower is a replica of Helen’s Tower in County Down, Northern Ireland, where the soliders of the British 16th division trained before engaging in the Battles of The Somme. The assault on the German positions herecost many Irish lives.
- Auchonvillers - An ideal spot for refreshment as there is a café here with original WW1 trenches in the back garden. there is a lot of WW1 memorabilia here, and a small, but beautifully presented museum (included)
- Bottled water included
- Bottled water included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Lunch
This is an immersive journey into the historical events of the 20th century.
Much of what transpired has been so well preserved that it appears as though the conflicts took place just a day ago.
There is no sense of triviality here; an overwhelming feeling of respect and honour prevails.
On certain days, a nearby steam railway operates - a line that…
This is an immersive journey into the historical events of the 20th century.
Much of what transpired has been so well preserved that it appears as though the conflicts took place just a day ago.
There is no sense of triviality here; an overwhelming feeling of respect and honour prevails.
On certain days, a nearby steam railway operates - a line that was originally built to transport soldiers and war supplies during World War I.
The remembrance route is situated amidst scenic rural landscapes.
There are dedicated routes pertaining to your nationality. For instance, Villers-Bretonneux houses four sites that Australians can visit.
Your guide, who has lived and worked in The Somme for over three decades, can facilitate additional visits such as micro breweries, steam railways and gardens.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.