2 Day Canadian Somme And Flanders Fields Battlefield Tour From Ypres Or Bruges

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:30 AM
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

The first day you will stand at Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, Passendale, Crest Farm, Essex Farm and at the Menin Gate.
The second day you will stand in the Tunnel at Vimy Ridge, near the Memorial, in Courcelette and Thiepval, at Lochnagar Crater and you will visit the battlefield at Beaumont Hamel.

Know More about this tour


We are leaving your hotel towards Tyne Cot, It is the largest CWGC's cemetery in the world, the memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
The last strong point captured by the Canadian troops the Battle of Passendale, you will also the "Canada Gate" one of the latest memorials.
Spend some time in the very best WW1 museum
Stand on Hill 62 where Canadian troops fought at the spring of 1916. You will also stand at the Memorial dedicated to the PPCLI at Frezenberg where they suffred a huge number of casualties at the spring of 1915.
The place where John McRae wrote wrotre the poem "In Flanders Fields".
You will stand on the main square, seeing the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and many other nice buildings. You can spend some free time in town before attending the Last Post.
You will stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post.After the service I will bring you back to your hotel.
Leaving your hotel towards Vimy Ridge where you will walk in the German and Canadian trenches. You will go down in the Grange Tunnel where Canadians stood hours before the assaulst on 9 April 1917, having a look at the newly build visitor centre before going to the Memorial on ridge 145. You will read the 11 285 names of Canadian soldiers remebered on the Memorial, have a view on the Douai Plain.
Stand near the Memorial dedicated to the Canadian troops that fought there at the fall of 1916.
Seeing the crater, it is the result of an underground explosion triggered on the morning of 1 July 1916.
The memorial is the largest one built by the CWGC, it is bearing the names of 72 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
You will stand near the Caribu, see the preserved battlefield where New Foundland troops suffered a large number of casualties. Walk along the "Danger Tree", the Y Ravine, the 51st Highland Division Memorial and see the Visitor Centre before heading back to your hotel.

Itinerary:


We are leaving your hotel towards Tyne Cot, It is the largest CWGC's cemetery in the world, the memorial is bearing the names of 35 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
The last strong point captured by the Canadian troops the Battle of Passendale, you will also the "Canada Gate" one of the latest memorials.
Spend some time in the very best WW1 museum
Stand on Hill 62 where Canadian troops fought at the spring of 1916. You will also stand at the Memorial dedicated to the PPCLI at Frezenberg where they suffred a huge number of casualties at the spring of 1915.
The place where John McRae wrote wrotre the poem "In Flanders Fields".
You will stand on the main square, seeing the Cloth Hall, the Cathedral and many other nice buildings. You can spend some free time in town before attending the Last Post.
You will stand under the Menin Gate to attend the Last Post. After the service I will bring you back to your hotel.
Leaving your hotel towards Vimy Ridge where you will walk in the German and Canadian trenches. You will go down in the Grange Tunnel where Canadians stood hours before the assaulst on 9 April 1917, having a look at the newly build visitor centre before going to the Memorial on ridge 145. You will read the 11 285 names of Canadian soldiers remebered on the Memorial, have a view on the Douai Plain.
Stand near the Memorial dedicated to the Canadian troops that fought there at the fall of 1916.
Seeing the crater, it is the result of an underground explosion triggered on the morning of 1 July 1916.
The memorial is the largest one built by the CWGC, it is bearing the names of 72 000 soldiers who have no known grave.
You will stand near the Caribu, see the preserved battlefield where New Foundland troops suffered a large number of casualties. Walk along the "Danger Tree", the Y Ravine, the 51st Highland Division Memorial and see the Visitor Centre before heading back to your hotel.

Inclusions

  • Hotel drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup
  • Local taxes

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Hotel

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Traveler Reviews

  • 31-Aug-2022

    We took the train from Paris to Lille where we met Claude for the first time. Right from our first meeting we knew we had the right person. Our group consisted of four, ranging from 15 to 69 years old. Claude easily related to all of the group. We had taken Claude's advice on where to stay for our tour - best decision we made, next to hiring Claude that is. He was on time every day, adjusted the tour to meet a special interest we had. He made everything easy. Claude's knowledge of the First World War was truly outstanding. I consider myself to be fairly knowledgeable about the First World War but I learnt so much more from Claude. While the tour was primarily to see Canadian war sites, to make them more meaningful we visited Australian and French sites as well as events at those sites impacted on the Canadians. It added so much more to the tour. Thank you. A special treat were the local pubs that Claude took us to for lunches. Little out of the way places that we would have never found on our own. The food was fabulous, friendly staff and they were easily able to meet the diet restrictions of our group. Highly recommend Claude if you are in the area and especially if you have an interest in the First World War battle sites and cemeteries. You will not be disappointed. Claude our family thanks you for a wonderful tour - you are truly amazing.

  • 07-Aug-2019

    I booked this private tour through Expedia and received confirmation and vouchers . All I had to do was email Claude to confirm hotel pick up. I was now ready to book my hotel and train tickets. I’m so glad I didn’t because I received an email from Claude that he doubled book the dates and can’t except my booking. Well that was extremely disappointing because I couldn’t locate another tour from Brugge. I got a refund within 7 days but I was mad , I had to rearrange my whole vacation because of his unorganized behavior. Do not book with Battlefield experience. Buyer beware!