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Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre
(11) Reviews
Fouilloy
About
After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. After lunch, we move on to the Battle of the Somme. From trenches to memorials we will guide you through the planning and execution of this infamous campaign.
We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memorie...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at either an agreed hotel or Albert train station
Lunch
Museum entry fees
Meeting Points
Departure
2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
The guide will be waiting outside the main doors to the station
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel time and Lunch stop are included in the tour duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre
(11) Reviews
Fouilloy
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About
After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of the 1918 German Spring Offensive. After lunch, we move on to the Battle of the Somme. From trenches to memorials we will guide you through the planning and execution of this infamous campaign.
We only operate private tours, this will be your tour and adapted as necessary to meet your needs during the time. If you have any special sites, such as areas that involved your relatives, please ask as we are keen to adapt the tour specifically for you. With our years of living and working on these iconic sites we aim to ensure you leave with memorie...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off at either an agreed hotel or Albert train station
Lunch
Museum entry fees
Meeting Points
Departure
2 Pl. du Général de Gaulle
The guide will be waiting outside the main doors to the station
Return
Itinerary
1
Sir John Monash Centre
You will be able to immerse yourself in the actions of the Australian forces in WW1 in this interactive experience. Admission is free but you will need a phone/audio device and earphones/buds to connect to the interactive portion of the exhibits.
2 hours
2
Adelaide Cemetery
Learn about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commision and pay your respects to the fallen. You will also see the original burial site of Australia's unknown soldier.
30 minutes
3
Australian National Memorial
Standing on the ground of the Australian Memorial, your guide will tell you about the part Australia played in this area during WW1.
Should you wish you will have time to climb the steps of the Memorial and look out on to the ground where Austrilians showed great bravery.
30 minutes
4
Franco-Australian Museum
This visit takes in the sites around the Victoria School and its connections to Australia and the state of Victoria.
This is a flexible visit and time can be allowed on discussion with the guide to visit the museum.
15 minutes
5
Lochnagar Crater
A must see site on the Somme "The largest crater made by man in anger" Unlock some of the history of the Battle of the Somme as you walk around this scarred landscape.
30 minutes
6
Pozieres
We visit the village of Pozieres and its sites to learn about the actions of the Australian forces in the summer of 1916.
45 minutes
7
AIF Mouquet Farm Memorial
We take time to stop and see the memorial plaque to commemorate the Australian force's attacks here.
10 minutes
8
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
We finish our day by following in the footsteps of soldiers by walking through the preserved trenches of this memorial park.
