World War I Battlefields (2020)

Meals

A Welcome drink and briefing.3 Breakfasts.

Others

Ypres: Tour the Ypres Salient Battlefields and hear the final salute to the fallen as the Last Post is sounded at the Menin Gate.Lille: Be enchanted by the little town of Lille as you enjoy listening about its history.Fromelles: See the Australian cemetery, commemorating one of the darkest days in Australian military history.Amiens: Enjoy a city orientation with your Travel Director and see a medieval town tastefully rebuilt after WWII.Albert: Hear the legends of the Golden Virgin, and later Leaning Virgin statue atop the church.Beaumont-Hamel: Explore Beaumont-Hamel, once the site of one of the largest allied offensives of the war.Villers-Bretonneux: Visit the Franco-Australian Museum in the local Victoria School and learn how Australian soldiers saved this town.Le Hamel: Learn about the battle that lasted just 93 minutes, 3 minutes more than calculated by Lieutenant General John Monash.Péronne: Like many others, this town was almost completely destroyed during German occupation, and was finally liberated by Australian Troops in September 1918.Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.From time to time, your Travel Director will enchant you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

Accommodation

Mercure Amiens Cathédrale: The modern Mercure Amiens Cathédrale is located in the heart of the city, right next to the Gothic cathedral.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements. 

Guide

Guide not included.

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost.

Insurance

Insurance not included.