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.
Just 90 minute from Le Touquet to the town of Arras. This is a fascinating day out for all.
Travelling 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 centre.
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 personalised atmosphere
Read more about Somme WWI Battlefield Day Tour from Arras.
From £114
Included.
- Pickup and drop-off in central Arras
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guide
- Entry/Admission – Franco-Australien Museum
- Entry/Admission – Historial de la Grande Guerre – Musee de Thiepval
