1 day Canadian WW1 private tour including Vimy Ridge

1 day Canadian WW1 private tour including Vimy Ridge

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About This Tour in Arras

On this tour, your group will be the sole and exclusive participant. You will receive your guide's undivided attention. This is a strictly private tour: I never combine bookings. You will only travel with the people you choose. Following the footsteps of the Canadians at Vimy Ridge and the Somme from Arras with a local experienced guide. I am conducting battlefield tours of the Western Front since over 16 years to provide you a unique experience. To ensure a truly personalized experience, please let me know in advance if you have any special interests or specific sites you wish to visit, including any locations connected to family members who served during the war. I'm happy to tailor the tour to your preferences.

Why Visit Arras?

Arras, France offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Arras provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Arras

You can reach Arras, France by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Arras easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional licensed local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Small-group tour (up to 3)

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The Battle of Arras, April 1917 We start visiting the Vimy Ridge visitor Centre 2 hours

The Battle of Arras, April 1917 We start visiting the Vimy Ridge visitor Centre. Depending the attendance, the Grange tunnel visit will be added to explore and discover an hidden side of the trench warfare. Crossing the Canadian line through no man's land, we will walk in the German trench system facing the Canadian positions. And then, we will drive to the Canadian Memorial designed by Walter Seymour Allward and fully refurbished in 2007. Before heading to the Somme sector, we will stop at the Givenchy Road Canadian cemetery.

This cemetery contains the graves of 108 Canadians... 15 minutes

This cemetery contains the graves of 108 Canadians who fell on the 9th of April and on the following days of the battle

We'll have a lunch break in a local... 45 minutes

We'll have a lunch break in a local café/restaurant in La Boisselle or Pozières

Following the lunch, we will visit the Newfoundland... 1 hour

Following the lunch, we will visit the Newfoundland Park of Beaumont-Hamel where the Regiment of Newfoundland suffered the second worst casualty level of a regiment on the first day of the battle of the Somme. Its very well preserved trench system is a must to help us to understand the trench warfare. The Caribou Memorial and the Danger Tree are standing proudly facing the German army line.

The Battle of the Somme, 1916 After visiting Vimy... 15 minutes

The Battle of the Somme, 1916 After visiting Vimy Ridge, we drive now to the sector of the battle of the Somme of 1916. The first stop is at the Canadian Memorial of Courcelette. This village has been captured by the Canadians in mid-September 1916 on the same day that the tanks will be used for the first time in history.

Frequently Asked Questions

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