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7 ore
Activitate Amiens, France
din 5
3 recenzii
Discover the story of the Australian actions in this region in 1918. See key sites and memorials as your guide describes the events surrounding this pivotal phase of the war. Take time at the sites to reflect and pay your respects to the soldiers from many nations who fought here over one hundred years ago.
As this is a half day tour why not start or end your day with a visit to the town of Albert with its restaurants , shops and Somme 1916 Museum.
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 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.
Adelaide Cemetery
15 min
You will start your time at Villers Bretonneux by visiting the cemetery from where the Australian unknown soldier was taken. Your guide will explain the background of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its continued work.
Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery
30 min
Visit the cemetery to learn more of the history of this site and understand the crucial role of the Australian forces here. Your guide will also tell you more of the history of Sir John Monash and his command of the Australian corp.
Pay your respects at the Australian Memorial to the Missing with over 11,000 names of soldiers with no known grave.
Villers-Bretonneux
15 min
Visit the town centre and a short stop at the Victoria school site to see the many images depicting the connection between this small French town and Australia
Images broadcast to the world on Anzac day
Sir John Monash Centre
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Immerse yourself in the story of Australian soldiers on the western front in this innovative centre.
15 min
Visit the Australian Corp Memorial, standing on ground overlooking the battle of Le Hamel a renowned action orchestrated by Sir John Monash
Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.
Meet at the main doors to the railway station.
Meet at the main doors to the railway station.
Unless at a pre arranged location the pick up point is outside Albert train station which is a short train journey from Amiens or Arras. There is also free parking adjacent to the station for those traveling in by car.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
|---|---|
| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is already included in the tour duration.
Activitățile, prețurile și recenziile sunt de la Viator. Rezervarea și plata se fac pe Viator; Vacantier poate primi un comision, fără cost suplimentar pentru tine.
Private Half day Australian focused WW1 tour
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