Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras
8 Reviews
Arras, France
Bus Tours hosted by Ploegsteert Sector Battlefield Experience
9 hours (approx.)
Up to 7 travelers
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Alcoholic drinks
- Souvenirs, photos
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atÉcole Victoria
You will stand at the Victoria School rebiuld with the help of Australian school Children.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atAustralian National Memorial
You will stand at the memorial bearing 11 000 names of Australians that died in France during WW1 and have no known grave. You can go up in the tower to have a view on the battlefields.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atAustralian Corps Memorial
You will stand on the German lines and see from where Sir John Monash launched the assault on 4 July 1918.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLochnagar Crater
You will stand near the Crater.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPozieres Memorial
For Australian visitors spending time in Pozières to see the 1st Australian Division Memomrial, Moo Cow, and the Windmill Memorials.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCaterpillar Valley Memorial
For New Zealand visitors focus on the Caterpillar Cemetery and the Memorial. Going to...
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atNew Zealand Battlefield Memorial
Seeing the Memorial and the Caterpillar valley.
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atHistorial de la Grande Guerre - Musee de Thiepval
Visit of the Thiepval Memorial and the museum
2 hours (approx.)・Admission included
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The battlefields, the area and more.
606JohnW, Dec 2024
Not only was Claude’s knowledge the World War 1 aspects of the Somme exceptional, but he was also able to talk about the Second World War in the area, and indeed the border military situation for the whole area. As well as having a keen interest in this, he also bought a personality and breadth of conversation that made the day; solemn, informative, interesting and yet still light hearted enough to make the day totally enjoyable. He was incredibly professional and understanding. We were bald we chose him.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Hi John,
thank you very much for the nice comment.
Claude
An amazing day in the battlefields
Maree_G, Dec 2024
Claude is extremely knowledgeable and took us to some great places. We really enjoyed our day. Highly recommended.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you Maree for the nice review.
Claude
A memorable day visiting the final resting places of family members who died in WW1
greyfatman, Dec 2024
Claude was prompt in picking us up from our hotel in Lille and then took us to see the final resting places of two of our family members, who were both killed in 1918. He was very flexible and worked in with our plans to visit these two graves at two different war cemeteries. He then took us around numerous battlefield sites and war cemeteries, involving New Zealanders, and his knowledge was first class. For that special day in connecting with those special soldiers, contact Claude and he will make it happen.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Thank you very for this nice comment, I am happy you enjoyed the day.
Claude
Great day visiting WW1 Battlefield monuments
charlesmicallef, Dec 2024
Claude met us at our hotel on time and took us to the Monash Memorial
We proceeded to see various War cemeteries around the Somme valley. The tour was first rate and Claude's knowledge was impressive.
Week worth the cost.
Responses from ClaudeV967
Hello Charles, I am glad you enjoyed the trip and thank you for the nice comment.
Claude
Exceptional tour of the Memorial in...
Suzelle B, Dec 2024
Exceptional tour of the Memorial in France. The guide gave us a fantastic overview of WWI conditions, battles and history
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