1-Day Somme Battlefield Tour from Amiens with Australian WWI Sites
About This Tour
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 Fir...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Amiens · Languages: English, French
About Amiens
Amiens
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What's Included
- Guiding services
- Private transportation
- Bottled water in the vehicle for travellers
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, drinks, and snacks
Itinerary
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1Day 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.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hotel or train station in Amiens · Tour start: Amiens, France — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
