Arras & The Somme

From our base in Arras we explore some key historical sites from the Battle of the Somme including Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial of the Missing, The Newfoundland Park memorial and Vimy Ridge as well as visiting the Museum of the Somme 1916 and the charming town of Saint Omer.

Ibis Styles Arras Centre, Arras ***

The Ibis Styles Arras Centre is located in the heart of the city of Arras, just a 5 minutes’ walk from the main squares.

• Contemporary en-suite bedrooms •Flat screen satellite television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee making facilities • Hairdryer • Air conditioning • Breakfast room • Bar • Rooftop terrace with panoramic views over Arras • Lift

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Day 1

TO ARRAS
Following the Channel crossing to Calais we make our way to Arras where we stay for the next four nights with dinner included this evening. (D)

Day 2

ALBERT & THE SOMME
Today we make our way to the town of Albert where we first visit the Museum of the Somme 1916 for a guided visit to discover some of the history of the Battle of the Somme. A guide then accompanies us on our coach as we visit some key historical sites including Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial of the Missing and The Newfoundland Park memorial. (B)

Day 3

ARRAS
Enjoys a full day at leisure in Arras. You can easily explore the centre of this historic city from our centrally located hotel. Why not visit The Boves, an underground cave created by quarrying providing a unique walk beneath the city? (B)

Day 4

ST OMER & VIMY RIDGE
Excursion to the charming town of Saint Omer where you will find a magnificent cathedral, an impressive main square, Place Foch and excellent restaurants. After free time here at leisure, we return to Arras via Vimy Ridge where you can take a walk in the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park which sits next to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. (B)

Day 5

FROM ARRAS
We travel to Calais for the return Channel crossing and complete the journey home. (B)

Executive coach travel
Short sea ferry crossings
3 nights bed & continental breakfast accommodation in Arras
City tax in Arras
Dinner on first night in Arras
Visit to the town of Albert
Guided visit to the Museum of the Somme 1916
Guided coach tour of some key historical sites including Lochnagar Crater, Thiepval Memorial of the Missing and The Newfoundland Park memorial
Discover the charming town of Saint Omer
Visit to Vimy Ridge
Full day at leisure to explore Arras from our centrally located hotel

NB: NOT ALL PICKUP POINTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL DEPARTURES
Correct pickups will be shown on selected date of departure

Name	Address
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs	Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY