The Battle of the Somme Guided Day Tour from Arras

Overview
Discover the trenches and terrible story of World War I's Battle of the Somme on a full-day battlefield trip from Arras with an expert guide. Traveling to key battle sites and memorials by minivan, learn about the planning, execution and human cost of the infamous 1916 Western Front campaign. Visit must-sees including Pozieres Ridge and the Beaumont Hamel trenches; pay homage at Thiepval and other memorials; hear soldiers' individual stories; and explore the grim events further at the Thiepval visitor center. Numbers are limited to eight for a small-group experience, and lunch, entry fees, and round-trip transport from Arras train station are included.
  • Full-day Battle of Somme battlefield tour from Arras, with air-conditioned transport and lunch
  • Explore the key sites of the World War I attritional campaign of 1916
  • Walk in the footsteps of soldiers at Beaumont Hamel's trenches, Pozieres Bridge and Schwaben Redoubt
  • Pause at the Thiepval Memorial and learn the in-depth story of the campaign at the Visitor Center
  • Visit other pivotal sites and monuments, including the Australian Memorial and Lochnagar Mine Crater
  • Hear the stories of soldiers and the main Somme offensives from a knowledgeable guide
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people for a more personalized atmosphere

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$150
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1 guests guest , infant infants
Adults
Children Ages 2 - 17
Infants Under 2
free and non-binding
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