France · Battlefield Tours

1-Day Somme Battlefield Tour from Amiens with Australian WWI Sites

1 Day Round trip from Amiens Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux
02 See the John Monash Center, a state-of-the-art interactive museum
03 Go to the site of the Battle of Le Hamel
04 Explore Pozieres, one of the most famous battlefields of the Great War

Embark on a journey through the historic sites of Le Hamel, Villers-Bretonneux, the John Monash Center, and Pozieres to gain insight into the history of the First World War. Visit some of the most significant battlefields of the Great War and learn about the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers who fought there, with a special focus on the Australian Imperial Force.

Depart from your hotel in Amiens for Le Hamel, where you will discover the remains of trenches and the Australian Memorial.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amiens to Le Hamel, Villers-Bretonneux, and Pozieres

Depart from your hotel in Amiens for Le Hamel, where you will discover the remains of trenches and the Australian Memorial.
Continue to Villers-Bretonneux, where you will visit the Australian National Memorial, dedicated to the Australian soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux.
Next, visit the John Monash Center, a state-of-the-art interactive museum that pays tribute to Australian General John Monash and his contribution to the First World War.
After lunch, explore Pozieres, one of the most famous battlefields of the Great War. Here, you will see the Pozieres Memorial and the surrounding trenches, which Australian soldiers occupied during the battle.

Return to Amiens.