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Two Day Small Group Tour of the French and Belgian Battlefields
Duration:
2 days Starts from:
Lille,
France
price: from 248 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
Combine a day in the Somme with a day exploring the Western Battlefields of Belgium for a moving look at the areas' dark history of war on an overnight tour from Lille. You are sure to have a memorable weekend on this small group tour with a university educated guide/driver.
This tour is seasonal and operates from April to October only.
Want to tour the battlefields of France and Belgium but don't want to join a large coach group? Looking for a little flexibility and spontaneity in your itinerary? Do you have a few days to really get deep into the history of the World Wars?To most people the Somme signifies July 1st 1916, the day the British Army suffered its greatest ever number of losses in a single day with nearly 60,000 casualties. But the actual battle for the Somme raged until November, and saw massive fighting by Canadian and Australian troops as well as the British. What remains today will be etched into your consciousness forever.
Accompanied by ex-army personnel or Battlefield Guides with postgraduate qualifications, you will gain a fascinating insight into the Western Battlefields of Belgium on this small group tour.
With a maximum group size of 16 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Lille, France
Finish point: Lille, France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Transportation type: other tours
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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