Somme - Arras Battlefield Tours. Leger Somme Battlefield Tours.

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To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price
All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices*

Inspirational journeys of remembrance & discovery
Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times

Specialist Battlefield Guides: Consistently highly rated by Leger's guests for their knowledge, personal perspective and going the extra mile; your guide on tour will be one of Leger's hand picked specialists. The team of over 20 guides is headed by Paul Reed, Tony Lea and Bill McQuade, who between the three of them have a combined total of over 50 years' guiding experience!

Arras – Britain’s Bloodiest Battle & The War Underground
Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount

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Arras - Itinerary

DAY 1:
Local departure by coach then onwards to northern France and our hotel for four nights.

DAY 2: Arras Underground – The Bloodiest Battle (included)
We start our tour at the Wellington Quarries. This newly opened location offers underground tunnels and chambers used by the British Army during the battle of Arras in 1917, and dug for them by the New Zealand Tunnellers. We follow this up with a visit to the battlefield which the Quarries led to, and look at the attack of the 2nd Suffolks in April 1917. In the afternoon we head out onto the Arras battlefield to Monchy le Preux where we look at the story of the ‘lost’ Royal Fusiliers. In Monchy we see the Caribou memorial to the Newfoundland Regiment. We then follow the Hindenburg Line down to Bullecourt, where the Australians fought in 1917. B

Please Note: the Wellington Tunnels are accessible to visitors of all abilities. The tunnel system is reached by a lift, and there are wooden walk-ways throughout.

DAY 3: Vimy Ridge – Canada’s Glory (included)
Today we look at the high ground which surrounds Arras. We start at Notre Dame de Lorette, seeing the ground where a quarter of a million Frenchmen fell in 1915. In the afternoon we explore the Canadian attack on Vimy Ridge, seeing the memorial on Hill 145. We then travel via Farbus down onto the Douai plain, seeing the ground captured at the end of the battle for Vimy Ridge. B

DAY 4: Chemical Works – Bloody April (included)
We begin at Oppy Wood and then look at the story of the Royal Naval Division at Gavrelle before visiting the ground at Fampoux, following the story of the Seaforth Highlanders. At Roeux we see the site of the Chemical Works and remains of its defences. We then see the Arras Memorial to the Missing, Écoivres, the site of a Dressing Station. We then see the ruined abbey of Mont St Eloi, where the Royal Flying Corps had an aerodrome; above the skies of Arras the RFC suffered terrible losses in what became known as ‘Bloody April’. B

DAY 5:
To Calais for our return joiurney home. B

Included Meals: B=Breakfast

Your Hotel

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Mercure Atria, in the centre of Arras. The hotel has a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms have satellite T.V., radio, hairdryer and telephone.

Silver Service Coach

As well as extra legroom and a spacious rear lounge, Silver Service is much more than a coach with added comfort and facilities. The spacious rear lounge is the ideal place to meet your fellow travellers, relax or simply have a change of scene. And, you’ll get extra benefits such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions on selected tours.

Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref 5FBUV
FREE local joining points Travel by luxury coach Silver Service coach - Extra legroom for your added comfort Porterage at your hotel Specialist Battlefields Guide 3 Battlefield visits: Arras Underground; Vimy Ridge; Chemical Works 4 nights’ accommodation Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost
Leger Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480
April 12	£399 £380	August 16, 30	£399 £380
July 19, 26	£399 £380	October 25	£399 £380
Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £119 • Travel Insurance from £29.95

Executive Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2010 Tour ref 5FBU
FREE local joining points Travel by Executive coach Specialist Battlefields Guide 3 Battlefield visits: Arras Underground; Vimy Ridge; Chemical Works 4 nights’ accommodation Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost
Leger Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480
May 17	£369 £351	September 13	£375 £357
June 21	£375 £357
Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £119 • Travel insurance from £29.95

To book, call Leger Holidays direct on 0844 504 6480 and
quote T55 for the Travel 55 discounted price
All of these Leger Holidays tours have been discounted from their brochure prices*
* Discount is not available for Oberammergau tours

Please note - prices may change and will be confirmed when you call to make a booking. The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the price. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.