From 4 January to 23 December
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The Somme region, and particularly Villers-Bretonneux, are drenched with Australian history, and are attracting an ever increasing number of Australians. The battlefields are an eternal reminder to honour, the bravery and sacrifice of the many Australians who found their last resting place there.
Whilst these tours follow a general itinerary with an overview of the main sites, they will vary as each tour is tailored to meet the specific requirements of the participants on the day. Tour inclusions can vary slightly and can be extended to suit individual requirements.
Somme area only, does not include Ypres, Fromelles or Menin Gate.
Departs daily from Amiens train station (approximately 1 hour 10 mins from Paris by regional train) at 9:30am.
Visit the areas of Villers-Brettenoux including the Franco-Australian Museum, the Australian Memorial, Adelaide Cemetery, Le Hamel, then on to Pozieres and Albert.
Transfer to Amiens Station at 5:15pm for train back to Paris at 5:39pm or 6:09pm.
Day 1 Arrive into Amiens at leisure. Overnight Grand Hotel de l'Univers.
Day 2 Depart hotel 9:30am for full day tour of Somme region (Grand Hotel de l'Univers)
Day 3 Depart hotel 9:30am for full day tour of Somme region. Drop off at Amiens station by 5:15pm for train back to Paris at 5:39pm or 6:09pm.
Day 2 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Somme region (Grand Hotel de l'Univers).
Day 3 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Ypres (Grand Hotel de l'Univers).
Day 4 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Somme region. Drop off at Amiens station by 5:15pm for train back to Paris at 5:39pm or 6:09pm.
Day 3 Depart hotel at 9:30am for half day tour of Somme region. In the afternoon transfer to Normandy and overnight in Bayeaux at Hotel Bayeaux.
Day 4 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Normandy region (Hotel Bayuex).
Day 5 Depart hotel at 9:30am for half day tour of Bayeux region and drop-off at Bayeux station by 1pm for train back to Paris.
Day 2 as per the Full Day Tour, morning of Day 3 includes more of the Somme region, followed by the journey to Normandy. In Normandy on Day 4, visits include sites of both beach and airborne landings, all of which took place on 6 June 1944. These vists can include Sainte Mere Eglise, Utah Beach, Omaha Beach, Omaha Cemetery and Point D'Hoc. On morning of Day 5, explore Bayeaux, including Bayeaux Tapestry, before arriving at train station.
Day 1 Arrive into Amiens at leisure. Overnight at Grand Hotel de l'Univers.
Day 4 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Normandy region (Hotel Bayeaux).
Day 5 Depart hotel at 9:30am for full day tour of Bayeux region and visit Mont Saint Michel (Hotel Bayeaux).
Day 6 Depart for station in Bayeaux for approx 9am train.
As per 4 night Somme & Normandy tour, day 5 also includes Mont Saint Michel visiting the beautiful Abbey dating from 708.