WW1 Canadian focused tour including Vimy Ridge

From the beautiful town of Arras we head out to the war scarred landscape of this region. The morning will be spent exploring the history of the Battle of the Somme. After lunch we head to Vimy Ridge and the ground over which Canadian troops demonstrated their tenacity and courage during the capture of this strategically important feature.

Your experienced guide will tell you the history of these sites and how the war unfolded over these sections of the Western Front.

We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the day. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memories of the sacrifice of a generation.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Canadian National Vimy Memorial, Chemin des Canadiens Route D55, 62580 Givenchy-en-Gohelle France

You will have a guided visit and time to pay your respects at the stunning WW1 Canadian Memorial to the Missing whilst you learn about the actions that took place here in 1917.

The tour also takes in the visitors centre with its tunnel and trench experience

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge, D937, 62153 Souchez France

Here you will see the original grave site of the Canadian Unknown Soldier, along with the last resting place of thousands of his comrades.

Afterwards we will also take time to stop at the nearby Neuville St Vaast German cemetery.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, Rue de l'Eglise, 80300 Beaumont-Hamel France

Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers through the preserved trenches. Learn about how the battle unfolded for the Newfoundland Regiment on that tragic day in 1916.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Adanac Military Cemetery, D107, Miraumont France

Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and pay your respects to the fallen.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Courcelette Canadian Memorial, Nord Route Nationale, 80300 Courcelette France

Stand on the ground of the Canadian memorial while your guide explains the actions undertaken here by the Canadian forces in 1916.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tank Corps Memorial, D929 Albert-Bapaume road, 80300 Pozieres France

Tanks were born in WW1. Visit the memorial to see the ground where it began.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lochnagar Crater, Route de la Grande Mine, 80300 Ovillers-la-Boisselle France

Visit the largest crater caused by man in anger. More of the Battle of the Somme will unfold as you walk this scarred landscape.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1 Rue de Saint-Quentin, 62000 Arras, France
Traveler pickup is offered
Unless pre organised to a hotel these tours start outside Arras train station which is easily accessible from Paris/Lille/Amiens

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Guide

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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