Sophie's Great War Tours is an award winning specialist travel agent, creating exceptional WW1 & WW2 battlefield tours across Europe and beyond.
Experts in history and hospitality, we deliver unforgettable immersive historical travel experiences.
12/02/2025
A day in the life of a travel agent:
Working today from my Bury St Edmunds office, this room dates back to 1350!
🛌Booking hotel & transfers for clients visiting Krakow
🥂Creating bespoke itineraries in the Champagne region
📖Researching the movements of two battalions to assist a guest in following their relative across the Somme and Ypres in 196 & 1917
✈️ Finding the best routes for clients to reduce costs & increase efficiency of travel
💳 Paying our trusted suppliers
If we can support you with your travel plans, we’d be delighted to hear from you: [email protected]
12/02/2025
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02/02/2025
in 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad ends with the surrender of the German 6th Army. Of the 91,000 prisoners taken, it is thought only 6,000 survived the war through to repatriation
30/01/2025
in 1649, King Charles I is beheaded for treason outside the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. He responded to political opposition to his rule by dissolving Parliament on several occasions & in 1629 decided to rule without Parliament.
In 1642, the bitter struggle between king and Parliament for supremacy led to the outbreak of the first English civil war.
29/01/2025
An afternoon working from the London office
29/01/2025
Just a few reasons we'd love to take care of your travel plans this year.
❤️Bundles of experience
😀Superb guides
💳Industry regulated, financial protection for customers
💰Access to amazing deals
Your first visit to Auschwitz Memorial / Muzeum Auschwitz is a set of unknowns.
❓What will I really see?
❓How will I feel?
❓What will I notice?
❓What will strike me above all?
Here's what I experienced aged 17:
It was truly overwhelming, I almost felt numb. Why? Probably due to the rush of different sensations.
The sounds of wailing pilgrims.
The unbelievable scale of the place.
Being immediately taken into a gas chamber & seeing the scratches on the side of the walls.
I went back 10 years later with friends & my fiance. We were to marry just a couple of months later. When I saw this photo, I was rooted to the spot. You'll understand why I'm sure.
27/01/2025
When you hear a witness, you become a witness.
Please carve out some time to listen to the incredible testimony of Mala Tribich:
500 schools across the UK joined together to hear one survivor's remarkable story
27/01/2025
Another gorgeous human being and incredible Holocaust survivor.
Please take some time to listen to the testimony of Mala Tribich.
500 schools across the UK joined together to hear one survivor's remarkable story
27/01/2025
6 million murdered Jewish people. That number is incomprehensible. That is why learning of individuals is so important.
I have had the honour of being a ambassador. I have met with survivors & been enthralled by their stories of what happened to them & their families. This is the beautiful, warm & funny Janine. Listen to Janine's testimony here:
This is " – Janine Webber BEM shares her testimony live to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2018" by Holocaust Educational Trust on Vimeo,…
27/01/2025
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day & 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. My posts today will focus solely on this incredibly important day.
Please take a pause at some point today, to remember that 6 million Jewish people perished because an evil ideology didn't just think about it, they created an apparatus of State & environment to systematically make it happen.
26/01/2025
I'm delighted to announce that for a second year running, Sophie's Great War Tours has been named, 'Military Heritage Tourism Operator of the Year 2025 - Europe'.
Judges pointed to the extensive expertise within our sector, dedication to customer service and client satisfaction with an ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation.
None of this would be possible without my excellent team. A big thank you to all those amazing guides that work tirelessly for our customers, and to Tracy in operations.
19/01/2025
in 1915, Britain is attacked from the air for the first time. Two Zeppelins hit Sheringham, Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and other east coast towns.
09/01/2025
On this day in 1916, Allied forces complete their full retreat from the shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
The campaign would inflict just shy of 400,000 casualties across all combatants.
Contact us today to discuss travelling to Turkey to walk this ground and get under the skin of the campaign. Soak up this rich culture & enjoy a dose of sunshine too!
in 1916 the Military Service Act is passed. Single men aged between 18 & 41 are eligible for conscription. Exemptions exist for the medically unfit, clergymen, teachers & some industrial workers. Men who object for moral reasons could be offered civilian jobs or non-fighting roles at the front.
03/01/2025
Was it inevitable that I would join the travel industry, creating a specialist historical tourism agency?
When I was younger I loved history, particularly military history. And I wanted to be an explorer!
You would often hear me say, "Daddy, is this an adventure…?".
His reply, "of course it is sweetheart!". And so it began…
If you have a bucket list location in mind for 2025, we'd love to hear from you. Join the adventure.
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A day in the life of a travel agent:
Working today from my Bury St Edmunds office, this room dates back to 1350!
🛌Booking hotel & transfers for clients visiting Krakow
🥂Creating bespoke itineraries in the Champagne region
📖Researching the movements of two battalions to assist a guest in following their relative across the Somme and Ypres in 196 & 1917
✈️ Finding the best routes for clients to reduce costs & increase efficiency of travel
💳 Paying our trusted suppliers
If we can support you with your travel plans, we’d be delighted to hear from you: [email protected]
On this day in 1916, Allied forces complete their full retreat from the shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.
The campaign would inflict just shy of 400,000 casualties across all combatants.
Contact us today to discuss travelling to Turkey to walk this ground and get under the skin of the campaign. Soak up this rich culture & enjoy a dose of sunshine too!
📩[email protected]
Was it inevitable that I would join the travel industry, creating a specialist historical tourism agency?
When I was younger I loved history, particularly military history. And I wanted to be an explorer!
You would often hear me say, "Daddy, is this an adventure…?".
His reply, "of course it is sweetheart!". And so it began…
If you have a bucket list location in mind for 2025, we'd love to hear from you. Join the adventure.
[email protected]
A very Happy New Year to all our followers, customers and partners.
We are looking forward to seeing you on the battlefields of the Western Front and further afield too!
A very Merry Christmas from us all at Sophie's Great War Tours!
We hope you have enjoyed following along with our advent calendar - revealing individuals whom have served and saved.
It's been our particular pleasure to highlight the little known stories of unbelievable bravery and heroism. Which story stood out for you?
Have a wonderful day.
Advent Calendar - Day 17 - John Howard
The man that led perhaps the most audacious attack on D-Day...
Read on here: https://tinyurl.com/5d3hrnuv
#OTD in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attack the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Nearly 2,500 people are killed and the USA is brought firmly into the #2WW
A new addition to the SGWT prop collection.
Guests will now be able to stand on the battlefields & see these 3D 1WW images pop into life.
Welcome to the SGWT Family Paul Durham.
Thunderstorm
What do you get in the UK after a period of hot muggy weather…
Trenches in Verdun
A gorgeous morning walk through the trenches surrounding Fort Souville. Walking in the footsteps of history and taking in the tranquility of a once violent landscape #Verdun #1WW
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Sophie's Great War Tours is a family-run bespoke tour operator, creating exceptional battlefield tours across France, Belgium and the Netherlands. With an end to end service, we take care of all your needs including transfers from the UK, travel in Europe and accommodation.
Hello all, I'm Sophie your guide. A graduate in military history from the University of Birmingham, I have studied, toured and guided on the Western Front battlefields for the last 15 years. I have built up an extensive knowledge of the Great War and I look forward to sharing it with you.
There are lots of great guides to choose from and other businesses offering tours too, so why choose to explore history with me?
The service I offer is unlike most on the battlefield tours market. Once we have decided together what type of tour you’d like to take, you don’t have to do a thing. Often I am able to collect you from your front door or if not, then we meet at a very convenient location. All the organisation is done by me and you do not need to worry about driving on the other side of road!
We go to great lengths to make sure your trip is personalised to reflect your own interests and family connections with the Great War. Every element of your tour is customisable.
When you are away with Sophie’s Great War Tours you become part of our extended family. Our first priority is always to ensure you have the best possible experience exploring the battlefields: we like to think that our relaxed and sociable approach to sharing history together helps make that happen.
My scheduled tours have a maximum of 6 guests travelling, meaning you have plenty of opportunity to ask those burning questions and to get the most from a fantastic experience.
Sophie's Great War Tours is an award winning specialist travel agent, creating exceptional WW1 & WW2 battlefield tours across Europe and beyond.
