Somme Battlefields private day trip from Arras
Highlights
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Visit the main WWI Sites of Somme Battlefields
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Discover the Lochnagar Crater
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Visit Thiepval Memorial & Albert Underground Museum
Summary
A fascinating day trip from Arras to the battlefields of the Somme. Visit Beaumont Hamel, Lochnagar Crater, Albert, Thiepval, Pozières and Villers Bretonneux. Visit led by a local guide specializing in the First World War.
Tour info
Duration
9 hours
Group Size
7
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Embark on a deeply historical journey from Arras to Somme Battlefields. This private tour is designed to cover significant sites, including Beaumont Hamel, Lochnagar Crater, Albert, Thiepval, Pozières and Villers Bretonneux. You will be guided by an expert who can tailor the day to your interests, ensuring an informative and moving experience.
Program & Itinerary
9:00AM : Departure from Arras
- Arrive at Beaumont-Hamel
- Visit Thiepval Memorial
- Visit Thiepval Memorial
- Lochnagar Crater
- Discover the Village of Pozières
- Lunch Break (at own expense)
- Visit the Albert Underground Museum
- Villers-Bretonneux
- Discover the Village of Pozières
- Lunch Break (at own expense)
- Visit the Albert Underground Museum
- Villers-Bretonneux
6:00PM Return to Arras
What’s included?
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Private English-speaking driver/guide, WW1 historian -
Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary -
Full transport in a Mercedes V-Class Van -
Pick up and drop off at your hotel -
Personal insurance & expenses
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Meals & drinks
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Gratuities for the driver/guide
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Entrance fees to the sites/museums not mentioned in the itinerary
Things to know
Before you book
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Prices are per group from 2 to 7 persons
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Tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Tour is operated in English
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9 hour Private Tour
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Currency is in Euro.
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Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 7 days prior to departure > full refund except for booking fees and all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings
From 7 days up to 72 hours prior to departure > 50% of the overall price + all the non‐refundable tickets required for bookings
72 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
Redemption information
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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