Battlefields of World War One
From Only £289
“Travel to many emotive locations on the Western Front battles of the Great War.”
Our expert guide will journey with you to many of the crucial locations of the battlefields of the First World War. You will be taken to Tyne Cot cemetery to witness the world’s largest British war cemetery, to original British trenches at Hill 62 known to the British army as Sanctuary Wood and to the Spanbroekmolen Mine Crater, which is one of the craters blown at the beginning of the Battle of Messines. On day three we visit Vimy Ridge and the Somme Valley and you will visit Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel, Thiepval and Albert. On day four we visit Ypres. You will have free time here; why not visit the ‘In Flanders Field’ museum at the Cloth Hall. The poignant ‘Last Post’ ceremony which takes place at the Menin Gate will complete your visit. Finally, we offer an optional visit to beautiful Bruges, with its stunning bridges, canals and preserved medieval buildings.
YOUR HOTEL
You will stay for four nights at a comfortable hotel, such as, or similar to, the Westminster Group of hotels. All hotels used have well furnished en-suite bedrooms as well as a comfortable bar and a dining room where continental breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay.
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - BELGIUM. Journey to your hotel in Ostend.
Day 2 - TYNE COT CEMETERY, PASSCHENDALE & HILL 62. Included full day excursion.
Day 3 - VIMY RIDGE & THE SOMME VALLEY. Included full day excursion.
Day 4 - OSTEND/YPRES & ‘LAST POST’ CEREMONY ATMENIN GATE. Morning at leisure in Ostend. Lunch instead of dinner* at hotel. included afternoon/evening excursion.
Day 5 - OSTEND/BRUGES.Morning at leisure in Ostend. Optional morning excursion. Early afternoon we commence our journey home.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Included visits to Passchendaele, Hill 62, Tyne Cot cemetery, Vimy Ridge & The Somme Valley, Ypres and The Menin Gate ceremony
- Four nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Return executive coach travel
- Return channel crossing by Ferry/Eurotunnel®
- Free local pick-up points
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
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This tour can easily include an additional night or nights stay. A half board hotel option is also available. Take a look at our available excursions: |
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First Child Price: Applies to children under 12yrs when sharing room with 2 adults. Please Note: When only one adult is sharing a room with one or more children, then price charged is based on a minimum of 2 adult prices plus extra kids prices. Infants Under 2 years: from £69.00. Single Supplement: from £69.00. Travel Insurance: Adult Insurance from £15.00 Child Insurance from £10.00.
For more information, or to book by phone, please call 01943 433 457