Full-Day Somme Battlefield Tour with Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt

1 Day Round trip from 80800 Villers-Bretonneux Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit significant World War I battlefields and memorials
02 Learn about ANZAC contributions during the historical guided tour
03 Explore museums and memorial parks in picturesque settings
04 See the Lochnagar Crater and the Thiepval Memorial

Explore the major World War I battlefields at Villers-Bretonneux, Le Hamel, Pozières, and Bullecourt, and listen to the historical stories associated with them. Learn about the significant contribution of the armies of Australia and New Zealand during World War I on this private guided tour through memorials, museums, and key battlefield sites.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arras, Amiens

Languages Dutch, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Australian and New Zealand Somme Battlefields Tour

Begin the tour at 09:00 am from Ploegsteert or from your hotel or accommodation.
Visit the following places with your tour guide:
- Villers Brettonneux: the Villers Brettonneux Australian Memorial Park and Cemetery, the Franco Australian Museum, Adelaide Cemetery, and Le Hamel Memorial.
- Albert - Thiepval: the Basilica of Albert with the golden Madonna.
- The Lochnagar Crater, 1st Australian Division Memorial, and Thiepval Memorial.
- Bullecourt: the Jean and Denise Detaille Museum, the Slouch Hat, and the Bullecourt Australian Memorial Park.
Have lunch in between and return to Ploegsteert.