Private tour in Arras Carl O

In the footsteps of the ANZACS in the Somme

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Carl O.

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After working 15 years for a multinational cy. I decided that it was time for a career change! Sharing my passion for European history combined with my local knowledge, is just what I like to do for travellers. After I managed a hotel for a decade, I took 2 years of training to become a tour guide. Now, when I give tours, I am happy like a dog in a butcher's shop. Even the COVID-19 slowdown doesn't make me regret my career shift. For these tours I own a people carrier that can sit 8 people. When travellers go for one of my guided bike tours, then my van becomes our support vehicle for the ride. When we are cruising, then I am the happiest butcher's dog in town ! I find it fascinating to see how the 2nd industrial revolution changed the world in so many more ways than how we manufacture and mass produce goods. The mechanisation triggered a fundamental social and political change. The progress in science was spectacular. Along with all the above, new weapons became available to the armies of ambitious emperors with ideas of conquering. To make your journey to Europe both an entertaining and interesting experience, that is my mission. Sharing local knowledge combined with historic information, gives travellers a unique understanding of "my" corner of Europe ! The location where I pick you up doesn't necesserily have to be the location where I drop you off after the tour. I can meet you in Brussels and drop you off in Bruges, or meet you in Bruges and drop you off at the Lille Europe station where you can catch a 1 h train to Paris or 90' to London. Smart travellers make good use of my van, it has room for luggage. Don't hesitate to use my local knowledge to improve your travel plan. guide license in Belgium ; TOERISME VLAANDEREN guide license in France ; Somme Battlefield Partner transport license VVB 1609 No restrictions

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Overview of your Arras tour

1st ANZAC left Egypt for France in March 1916. 2nd ANZAC followed in June. On the Western Front 1st and 2nd ANZAC constituted a fraction of the BEF that was 50 divisions strong. 1st, 2nd and 4th Australian Divisions attacked on the Somme at Pozières and Mouquet Farm between 23 July and 8 September 1916. Tanks made their debut When the New Zealand Division attacked on the Somme. When the Germans withdrew to the Hindenburg Line in February 1917, the Australians followed skilfully. Trench warfare returned with the attacks at Bullecourt. The Australian Corps was formed on 1 November 1917, grouping the Australian divisions in a single formation. Their crowning achievement was the recapture of Villers-Bretonneux in a difficult night attack. Along with the Canadians, the Australian Corps spearheaded the BEF's advance to victory. For its part, the New Zealand Division conducted a brilliant advance on the Hindenburg Line and then stormed Le Quesnoy just before the Armistice.

Your Arras tour itinerary

For the New Zealand travellers we focus on the following locations •Longueval N-Z Division Memorial •Caterpillar Valley Cemetery •Grévillers N-Z Memorial •Bapaume •Le Quesnoy Division Memorial For the Australian travellers we focus on the following locations •Pozières , The Windmill •Mouquet Farm •Bullecourt •Villers-Bretonneux Memorial •The John Monash Centre The Arras railway station is a central location to start this tour and is only 50 minutes from Paris by train. We can pick you up from an alternative location and drop people off somewhere else too and make a customized location. N. B. There is no extra cost for picking you up or dropping you off at a Ypres hotel. This tour can be booked in combination with our Ypres Salient tour: Tour #: 847081

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

I own and drive a Mercedes Benz Vito Tourer van. The van sits 8 people, has leather seats and a/c front and rear. Transport license 1609 .

What's included
Other: Bottle of Water in the car
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Arras, Hauts-de-France, France

Arras railway station. 50' connection with Paris. Fast connection with Lille, Brussels, and even London ( by Eurostar)

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
History
Tour reference number
866788
Languages
French
Dutch
English
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour in Arras is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War I and the ANZAC's role in France. It's also perfect for travellers from New Zealand and Australia, as the itinerary includes significant sites related to their national histories. Additionally, this tour suits those who prefer a personalized experience with a local guide, offering deeper insights into the historical events of the Somme.

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Hours icon 8 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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