WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
From the beautiful towns of Arras or Albert 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.
Given suitable notice time and the availability of records we are able to research and prepare a bespoke tour to cover an individual soldier or unit.
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WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
Pickup included
What's included in WW1 Canadian focused Tour including Vimy Ridge
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
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
Cimetiere du Cabaret Rouge
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.
Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
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.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Unless pre organised to a hotel these tours start outside Arras or Albert train stations which are easily accessible from Paris/Lille/Amiens
Meeting / End Points
- Meet outside the doors to the station
