Your tour
will take in a combination of battlefields, memorials and
war cemetaries. You'll learn why battles were fought at particular
locations, your guide will help you to interpret the landscape
and look for signs of the battle evident today. You'll hear
the countless stories of personal bravery and sacrifice, not
just on the battlefield but also the acts of ordinary people
in extraorinary 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!
Remembering the Somme Coach Holidays 5 Days - 10%
Discount
Due
to huge interest in 2006 following the 90th anniversary of
this important battle, additional dates have been put on for
2007.
Remembering
the Somme Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: We arrive
in northern France for four nights.
DAY 4: Pozières to Butte de Warlencourt
(included) Our final day begins at Pozières, where
the Australians fought so valiantly. We visit Delville Wood
where a small group of South Africans held fast for six
days. At Ginchy and Lesboeufs, we visit the Guard’s Cemetery
and memorial. The impressive 41st Division memorial at Flers
is next, followed by Newfoundland Park, with its preserved
trench system, and finally, the Butte de Warlencourt, where
the actual battle came to an end on 18th November 1916.
B
DAY 2: First Day of
the Somme (included) We follow
the line from Gommecourt to Thiepval, taking in Serre’s
battlefield cemeteries and preserved trenches in the Sheffield
Memorial Park. At Beaumont Hamel, we visit Sunken Lane,
Hawthorn Mine Crater and Newfoundland Park. The day ends
in Thiepval, with a visit to the Ulster Tower memorial,
Thiepval Memorial and Visitor Centre. B
DAY 3:
No Man's Land (included) Continuing
the story of 1st July, we start at Mash Valley, the longest
distance across No Man’s Land that day, then Lochnagar Mine
Crater, following the front line to Fricourt. We see where
Captain Billie Neville kicked footballs over the top at
Montauban, signalling the advance, then begin our look at
the later fighting on the Somme by examining the fighting
for Mametz Wood. B
DAY 5:
Travel
to Calais for the return journey home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast
Your Hotel
You’ll stay for four
nights in a city-style hotel in northern France, such as the
2-star Express by Holiday Inn Amiens. All bedrooms have private
facilities.
Silver
Service Departure Dates & Prices 2007
Tour Ref 5BSMV
4 nights’
accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
3 excursions and battlefield visits: First day of the Somme;
No Man’s Land; Pozières to Butte de Warlencourt
Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
Porterage at your hotel
Smaller, more personal group
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: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
April
23
£309 £279
August
6
£319 £288
May
21
£309 £279
September
24
£319 £288
July
2
£319 £288
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional excursions • Single room supplement
£99 • Travel insurance: Standard £25.95,
Gold £30.95.
Executive
Coach Departure Dates & Prices 2007
Tour Ref 5BSM
Travel
by Executive coach
4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
Specialist Battlefields Guide
3 excursions and battlefield visits: First day of the Somme;
No Man’s Land; Pozières to Butte de Warlencourt
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: T5501 + Tour Code
Tel Leger Reservations
on 0845 458 5604
May
28
£259 £234
Prices
are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras
• Optional
excursions • Single room supplement £99 •
Travel insurance: Standard £25.95, Gold £30.95.
To
book or to check availability Contact Leger Holidays
0845 458 5604 Quote Travel 55 Ref T5501
plus Leger's Holiday Code
Please note - prices may change & will
be confirmed when you call to make a booking.
The discount will be applied accordingly to reflect the
price
