Belgian Battlefield Day Tour from Lille: Ypres Salient

Tour the Salient, the hottest spot on the front held by Imperial and Empire troops in World War One. Over a quarter of a million men gave their lives to hold this last bit of Belgium from the Germans. History records three great battles fought at Ypres, but it was in fact a constant battle against shell, bullet, bomb, gas and rats.

On your day touring the Salient you'll tour some of the most important WWI sites, in the company of a first-class guide. You'll see the German cemetery in Langemark; the site of the first gas attack by Vancouver Corner, where flame throwers were introduced into modern warfare; John McRae's Essex Farm site; Hooge crater and museum; Passchendaele; and Tyne Cot cemetery.

You'll walk the moonscape of the Hill 60 battlefield and see literally dozens of memorials to British, Australian and Canadian regiments. You'll also spend time in Ypres itself, with the opportunity to visit St. George's Chapel and the Menin Gate Memorial.

With a maximum group size of 16 and a university-educated guide/driver to lead the way, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience on this poignant tour of battlefield sites from World War One.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Inside the Eurolille/Lille Europe station

Departure Time:

11:30am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Local guide
• Maximum group size is 16

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Entrance to "In Flanders Field" museum

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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