Full day Private Australian Battlefields Tour

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About the Activity

This “One day Australian Tour” is absolutely brilliant! It covers most of the Australian sites in the Somme and also gets you into places that not everybody will take you to! You will learn about the different battles Australians got involved in, walk in trenches and also learn about French politics and culture whilst discovering the area.

8 hours

Private Tour

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

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Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens(Pass By)

30 Place Notre Dame, Amiens, France, 80000Amiens Cathedral is, this year celebrating its 800 years birthday! She is the largest gothic cathedral in the world. On your way to Villers-Bretonneux your guide will tell you all about the cathedral and also about the city of Amiens from the Middle Ages to now. You will discover the lovely rolling landscape of the Somme whilst learning about French local economy and culture.View Location

Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery

D23 Route de Villers-Bretonneux, se encuentra en el mismo espacio que el Memorial Australiano y su nuevo museo, Fouilloy, France, 80800Standing on the ground of the Australian Memorial, your guide will tell you about the part Australia played in WW1; especially on the Western front as well as the details of the counter-attack led by the allies in April 1918. Australians troops displayed great bravery in this battle but also suffered terrible losses. Time will be allocated to pay your respect on the graves of the “Diggers”. Only a short walk away is the “Sir John Monash Centre “where you have an hour to go around.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Sir John Monash Centre

Route de Villers Bretonneux, Memorial National Australien, Fouilloy, France, 80800The «Sir John Monash Centre» tells Australia’s story of the Western Front in the words of those who served. This cutting-edge multimedia centre reveals the Australian Western Front experience through a series of interactive media installations and immersive experiences. Visitors will get a better understanding of the journey of ordinary Australians — told in their own voices through letters, diaries and life-size images — and connect with the places they fought and died. A visit to the Sir John Monash Centre will be a moving experience that leaves a lasting impression. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Australian Corps Memorial

Le Hamel, France, 80800The “Australian National Memorial” is at the heart of Villers-Bretonneux CWGC cemetery. It was inaugurated on the 22nd of July 1922 by King George VI and is the last memorial of the Great War to have been erected. On its walls are engraved the names of 10 729 Australian servicemen. Every year, on the 25th of April thousands of people gather on this site at dawn, to commemorate “ANZAC day”. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chipilly(Pass By)

Chipilly, FranceYour tour now takes you in the valley of the Somme and in the village of Chipilly where we will have a brief stop to admire the “58th British Division Memorial”. This superb stone monument representing a soldier comforting his wounded horse was inaugurated in 1922. It is the work of the French sculptor: Henri Gauquié. It pay tribute to the men of the 58th Division but also to the thousands of horses who lost their lives during the Great War. View Location

Chipilly

Chipilly, FranceFrom the “Camp Cesar viewpoint” you will get a fantastic panoramic view of the valley of the Somme which gave its name to the famous “Battle of the Somme” in 1916. On our way to Albert we will to talk about the beginning of the Battle, the reasons why it was planned and the different nations which took part in it.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Basilique Notre-Dame de Brebieres(Pass By)

20 rue Anicet Godin, Albert, France, 80300The “Basilica Notre Dame de Brebières”, is of Neo-Byzantine style and was built at the end of the 19th Century. Its unusual architecture makes it one of the most important edifice in Picardy. Entirely destroyed during the Great War, she was reconstructed identically by the son of original architect: Edmond Duthoit. Its dome is covered with gold sheets bares the statue of the Virgin Marie holding baby Jesus. Your guide will tell you the story attached to this statue which happened during WW1 View Location

We will take an hour for lunch1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

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At your hotelView Location

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Pickup: * Anywhere from your Hotel to Amiens Meet-ups: * from the Trainstation (47 Place Alphonse Fiquet, Amiens, France)

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Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by WW1 Battlefields guided tours: Brigitte De Cuyper from Get a GuideCreated on 28 Nov 2019Created on 19 Sep 2024

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