Follow in the footsteps of HEROES with the battlefield tour specialist
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In the footsteps BATTLEFIELD TOURS
The Battle of the Somme Tour
29th June to 2nd July 2010
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Follow in the footsteps of Kitchener’s New Army as they walked into the face of death on 1st July 1916, the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army, on our four day / three night tour that concentrates on the British led offensive on the Somme in 1916.
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The itinerary includes visiting: Sheffield Park, Serre; Newfoundland Park Beaumont Hamel; Ulster Tower; The Thiepval Memorial; Ovillers-la-Boisselle; La Boisselle; Lochnagar Crater; Fricourt; Devonshire Trench Mametz; Mametz Wood; Contalmaison; Poziéres; Courcelette; Flers; Longuval and Delville Wood.
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The tour package includes: -
• Free transfer to our designated pick up and drop off point from your local National Express Coach Station anywhere in England , Scotland or Wales .
• Dedicated and experienced guides will accompany you throughout the tour explaining the events that took place at each location.
• Executive coach travel with an experienced and friendly driver, with no changing coaches once you join the tour.
• En-suite accommodation in one of our carefully chosen hotels.
• All entrance fees to the museums and attractions visited as part of your itinerary.
• Our exclusive tour information pack with maps and illustrations to assist you in understanding the events that took place at each location. Also included within the pack is a small wooden ‘RBL Poppy Cross' which is your to use as you wish.
Your tour package options are: -
• Bed and breakfast only £325:00
• Half-board (bed, breakfast and evening meal) £385:00
• Full-board (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal) £425:00
Let us take you on a journey that is a truly unique experience that will leave you with memories that will last forever.
Arranging your 2010 Coach TourTo reserve your place on one of our In the footsteps COACH TOURS check the button below to pay a £50.00 deposit and secure your place. Alternatively, please email enquiries@inthefootsteps.com with details of the number of places required and your prefered tour option. We will get back to you to with payment details and options of how this can be paid. |
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In addition to providing a Ypres Salient tour we also offer a range of other popular tours covering significant events in military history such as the Ypres Salient and D-Day Beaches of Normandy.