WW1 Battlefields

Join us on a journey of remembrance and discovery as we head to Lille the base for our WW1 Battlefields Tour.  Immerse yourself on a full day guided tour of the Somme Battlefields, discover the rebuilt church in Albert, home of the famous Madonna statue who was believed to foretell the war’s outcome.  Between Amiens and Albert lie many of the most notorious battlefields, memorials, and cemeteries of The Battle of the Somme.  Visit Wellington Quarry, an immersive experience at a depth of 20 meters under the cobblestones of Arras, here from November 1916, the British prepared for the Spring offensive of 1917, the greatest surprise attack of the First World War.  Cross over the Belgium border as we take a guided tour of the 14-18 Battlefields route of Belgium and France and the Ypres Salient Battlefield Region. Be moved by the stories of yesteryear on a poignant visit to Flanders Field Museum and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Ypres before attending the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate as buglers play their simple but moving tribute to the memory of the soldiers who fought and died in WW1. An extremely rewarding and moving tour with knowledgeable guides whose passion bring history the Great War to life.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is not currently operational.  Introduction has been delayed and now looking to be operational during the 2^nd quarter of 2025 (looking like May 2025), the only travel documents customers need if they are travelling to the EU before this time will be valid passport not more than 10 years old with at least 3 months remaining on the return date. 

Cost of the ETIAS will be 7 euros and can be done online, customers will need an email address, there passport and a debit credit card to hand when they make their application, please allow at least 96 hrs before date of travel to apply, the ETIAS is valid for 3 years or until the passport renews whichever comes first.

For customers who are local Ava Travel will be able to assist and complete the ETIAS registration face to face, the cost will be £16.00 which will include the ETIAS registration and cover staff and admin costs.

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Return afternoon DFDS Ferry Crossings Dover/Calais.  Calais/Dover.

Meal onboard outbound and inbound ferry journeys

Bed and Breakfast

Ensuite bedrooms

Services of a Battlefields Tour Guide of the 14-18 Route – 3 hours

Admission to Flanders Field Museum, Ypres

Meal at a local restaurant

Attendance at the Last Post Ceremony Menin Gate, Ypres

Full day services of a tour guide of the Somme Battlefields (8 Hours)

Admission to Wellington Quarry

Excursions

Executive coach travel throughout

Single room supplement - £195.00