Europe The Great War Remembered Tour 2027

The Great War Remembered Tour 2027

4 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Travel Solutions Rep

Departures between 16/09/2027 and 16/09/2027

Child max age: 11

from £949 / per person

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Description

Join us in 2027 for a poignant journey into the heart of the First World War, as we commemorate the Battle of the Somme — one of the most significant and devastating campaigns in military history. Step back in time and follow in the footsteps of those who served, exploring the battlefields where courage, sacrifice and determination became forever etched into history. The 1916 Somme campaign claimed more than one million casualties, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to resonate more than a century later. Your base for this memorable tour is the centrally located Mercure Hotel Arras, ideally situated within easy walking distance (approx. 10 mins walk) of the historic town centre. From here, we will visit the key battlefields, poignant memorials, military cemeteries and historic landmarks that honour the memory of those who fought and fell. Accompanied by an expert local battlefield guide, you will uncover the remarkable stories behind these historic sites and gain a deeper understanding of the events that shaped this defining chapter of the Great War. From preserved trenches and scarred battlefield landscapes to the powerful memorials commemorating the fallen, every visit offers an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of a generation. More than a battlefield tour, this is a journey of remembrance, reflection and discovery. Together, we will honour the memory of those who served, pay tribute to the fallen and ensure their stories continue to be told for generations to come. Travel with us in 2027 as we remember the past, honour their sacrifice and keep their legacy alive.

Price Includes

Return flights from Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow with British airways
Airport taxes and security charges
One piece of 23kg checked-in luggage per person
Executive coaching for the duration of your tour
Euro Tunnel – Folkestone to Calais / Calais to Folkestone
4 nights hotel accommodation in the 4* Mercure Arras Centre Gare, Arras
Breakfast
Visits to Grandcourt Cemetery, The Ulster Tower, Thiepval Memorial, Lochnagar Crater and Commonwealth War Graves
Full day tour including The Irish Peace Tower, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Essex Farm
Visit Ypres and the Passchendaele Memorial Museum
A packed lunch on day 4 at Ulster Tower
Attend The Last Post Ceremony
Free time in Arras
Services of a specialist World War I battlefield tour guide
Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager

Please note city tax payable locally to hotel in resort €1.40 per person per night approximately

Subject to availability & change. Prices are based on 2 sharing. ‘Pay to hotel on arrival’ is correct at the time of quoting/booking but may differ when you check in because of local increases and/or currency fluctuation.

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Accommodation

The Great War Remembered Tour 2027

Ideally located in the heart of Arras, the 4-star Mercure Arras Centre Gare offers a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the historic city and the surrounding First World War battlefields. Situated opposite the train station and just a short walk from the beautiful town centre, the hotel is perfectly placed for discovering Arras' impressive squares, charming cafés and rich heritage. The hotel features modern, stylish bedrooms designed for a relaxing stay, along with a welcoming restaurant and bar serving a selection of local and international dishes. Guests can enjoy comfortable surroundings, attentive service and all the amenities expected from a 4-star hotel. With its excellent location and easy access to the key remembrance sites of the Somme and Western Front, the Mercure Arras Centre Gare provides the perfect retreat after a day of discovery.

Room Types

Twin/Double Classic Room - sleeps max. 2
Superior Family Room - sleeps max. 3

Hotel Services/Facilities

Coffee house on site
Bar
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
24-hour front desk
Board games/puzzles
Shared lounge/TV area
Lift
Fitness

Guest Rooms

Twin/Double Classic Room - features one double bed or two single beds, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, heating/air-conditioning, desk and telephone.
Superior Family Room - features one double bed and one single bed, free in room mineral water, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with hairdryer, satellite TV, heating/air-conditioning, desk and telephone.

*Some services may have additional charges

Please Note

Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Please note city tax payable locally to hotel in resort €1.40 per person per night approximately

Itinerary

Day 1: Belfast – Arras On arrival at Belfast City Airport make your way to the British Airways check-in area to meet your Travel Solutions Tour Manager who will assist with check-in. Once you have checked-in and received your boarding passes proceed through security to your departure gate. On arrival in London Heathrow meet your tour manager at the baggage reclaim area. Join your coach and travel to Folkestone to take the Euro Tunnel to Calais before we make our way to the hotel in Arras, France. On arrival at your hotel, check-in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 2: Arras, Vimy Ridge & the Somme This morning you have some free time to explore the town of Arras and learn of its history. Our hotel is in the centre with many restaurants, bars, shops, and the impressive Grand Place. This afternoon meet, your guide and visit the Commonwealth War Graves and enjoy a tour of Vimy Ridge Memorial battlefield and trenches where 60,000 Canadians lost their lives. Afterwards time permitting, we will explore a few other Somme sites before returning to the hotel.

Day 3: Ypres Salient & The Last Post Ceremony This morning after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) Meet your guide and depart for a full day tour including The Irish Peace Tower, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Essex Farm, and site of the famous Christmas Truce. We explore Ypres at leisure before visiting the Passchendaele Memorial Museum. This evening we attend The Last Post Ceremony at The Menin Gate Memorial to the missing. Re-join your coach (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) and return to your hotel.

Day 4: The Somme Battlefields This morning after breakfast (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) we will meet your guide and proceed to the Somme Valley. We will visit the Grandcourt Cemetery which marks the furthest point that the Royal Irish Rifles advanced behind the German Lines on the 1s t July 1915. We will travel to visit The Ulster Tower, a memorial to the Officers and Men of the 36th (Ulster)Division – a replica of Helen’s Tower in Co. Down, and first official memorial to be erected on the Western Front. A packed Lunch will be provided at the Ulster tower for group to enjoy. In the afternoon we will visit The Thiepval Memorial Museum and gravesite before visiting Lochnagar Crater. Later meet your coach (departure time will be confirmed by your tour manager) and make your way back to your hotel for your final night in Arras.

Day 5: Return Journey – Arras to Belfast After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel to Calais for the return Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone. Continue to London Heathrow, with a comfort stop en route, before checking in for your return flight to Belfast City Airport, taking home lasting memories of this moving journey through the battlefields and memorials of the Great War.