The Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest battle of World War 1
Joined 2024
The Battle of the Somme which started on the 1st of July, 1916 was one of the bloodiest in the history of the British Empire with losses of about 20, 000 deaths at the end of the day.
It took until November 1916 where finally Germans retreated.
On this tour I will offer you to discover this battle by visiting major sites where many countries from the Commonwealth were engaged as Beaumont Hamel trenches, Thiepval, The Lochnagar Crater and many other places. . .
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Hotel or Amiens Train Station
Beaumont-Hamel Memorial Park
You will see remains of trenches (British, Newfoundland and German). The Visitor Center
The Ulster Tower
Visit the Ulster tower monument. The monument is dedicated to the 36th Irish Division who fought on the Somme offensive 1st of July, 1916.
Thiepval Memorial and Visitor Center
Visit the Thiepval Memorial dedicated to the 72000 missing soldiers and its visitor center.
Stop for lunch
Lunch on Albert
The Australian involvement in Pozieres
First involvement of the Australian forces on the Somme to take the town of Pozieres on July 1916 (1st and 2nd Australian Division).
Delville Wood and the South African Brigade
The involvement of the South African Brigade from 14th to 20th of July 1916.
Visit of the Memorial and Museum dedicated to the sacrifice of the soldiers in World War One and Two.
New Zealand involvement
Stop to the New Zealand Memorial to talk of the offensive against the German line from the Caterpillar Valley on September 1916.
The Lochnagar Crater
Stop to the Lochnagar Crater the place where you will see the result of an underground explosion made by the British forces on July 1st, 1916.
Ending Point
Back to the Hotel or Amiens Train station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Services
Private Transportation (including a Peugeot car - 4 seats or Peugeot mini-van - 7 seats)
Gasoline and toll fees
Bottles of water for our clients
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
Important message from the supplier
I can also organize pilgrimage tour if you have a relative who fought or buried in my area.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Frederic C.
My name is Frederic and since I was a child I was merged in the history as my grandfather was during the Second World War part of the French resistance and helped Allied pilots who crashed with their airplane to escape France by Spain. After the war my grandfather will receive a personal letter from General Dwight Eisenhower thanks him for his action.
My knowledge in the First and Second World Wars were recognized by the US Army where I was in charge to organize Staff Rides and ceremonies for them. I am also a local historian consultant and participated in several TV documentaries and my name is also mentioned in several books by other historians.
$640/ per group
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