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Sophie's Great War Tours Sophie's Great War Tours is an award winning specialist tour operator, creating exceptional WW1 & WW2 battlefield tours across Europe and beyond.

Experts in history and hospitality, we deliver unforgettable immersive historical travel experiences.

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!

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in 1916 the Military Service Act is passed. Single men aged between 18 & 41 are eligible for conscription. Exemptions ...
05/01/2025

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.

[email protected]

2025: Step into History with Sophie's Great War Tours.We don’t just take you to historical treasures, we ensure every st...
03/01/2025

2025: Step into History with Sophie's Great War Tours.

We don’t just take you to historical treasures, we ensure every step is unforgettable.

âś…Expert guides to enrich your journey & bring history to life

🧳Seamless planning by your trusted travel agency

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01/01/2025

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 heartfelt thanks to our clients & my amazing team for making 2024 another brilliant year.❤️We've followed the lives of...
31/12/2024

A heartfelt thanks to our clients & my amazing team for making 2024 another brilliant year.

❤️We've followed the lives of many soldiers, taking relatives to precise poignant locations

🌍Guests have come from all corners of the globe

🍻We've had a blast along the way!

2025 is looking brighter still and we'd love you to be a part of our journey.

Lots more to come, see you soon!

in 1916, Grigori Rasputin is murdered. His influence over the Tsar’s wife, Alexandra, had become too great.
30/12/2024

in 1916, Grigori Rasputin is murdered. His influence over the Tsar’s wife, Alexandra, had become too great.

This March I had the pleasure of visiting Thailand, to meet hotel partners and recce for our future Far East tour offe...
26/12/2024

This March I had the pleasure of visiting Thailand, to meet hotel partners and recce for our future Far East tour offerings.

Today I reflect on a wonderful place, wonderful people & the trauma they faced in 2004. Let us remember when we travel to paradise, the 228,000 people killed in this natural disaster.

25/12/2024

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.

Our last advent post is a poignant one for us battlefield guides.Read on about Fabian Ware. He's a man that has influen...
24/12/2024

Our last advent post is a poignant one for us battlefield guides.

Read on about Fabian Ware. He's a man that has influenced so much, and you probably interact with him most days, without even realising it.

https://tinyurl.com/ms5h7kn8

This years advent calendar theme has been around individuals that have served and saved. There is no one else that fits...
23/12/2024

This years advent calendar theme has been around individuals that have served and saved. There is no one else that fits the bill of service, than our late Queen.

https://tinyurl.com/3mwncvru

Advent Calendar - Day 22 - Simon WiesenthalHolocaust survivor and credited with 1000+ N***s brought to justice. https://...
22/12/2024

Advent Calendar - Day 22 - Simon Wiesenthal

Holocaust survivor and credited with 1000+ N***s brought to justice.

https://tinyurl.com/27wta38d

Advent Calendar - Day 21 - Arthur Currie One of the First World War's greatest commanders. Who agrees? https://tinyurl....
21/12/2024

Advent Calendar - Day 21 - Arthur Currie

One of the First World War's greatest commanders. Who agrees?

https://tinyurl.com/3exj723y

Advent Calendar - Day 20 - Albert GillA Birmingham man that paid the ultimate sacrifice to save his comrades.
20/12/2024

Advent Calendar - Day 20 - Albert Gill

A Birmingham man that paid the ultimate sacrifice to save his comrades.

Sergeant Albert Gill is a Victoria Cross recipient. His actions clearly mark him out as someone that served and saved, thus making the SGWT advent calendar. Albert was born in Birmingham on 8 September 1879. He joined the Army soon after leaving school and was posted to India with the Kings Roy

Advent Calendar - Day 19 - Frank WhittleToday we take a look at the work of a man who has influenced so much of our worl...
19/12/2024

Advent Calendar - Day 19 - Frank Whittle

Today we take a look at the work of a man who has influenced so much of our world today.

Voted the 42nd greatest Briton in 2002.

https://tinyurl.com/y84atjry

Advent Calendar - Day 18 - Mary ElmesIreland's first Righteous Among the Nations.Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4pj...
18/12/2024

Advent Calendar - Day 18 - Mary Elmes

Ireland's first Righteous Among the Nations.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/4pjwryzv

17/12/2024

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

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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! đź“©[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
Thunderstorm

What do you get in the UK after a period of hot muggy weather…

Trenches in Verdun
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!