From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private

From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private

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About This Experience in Ypres

This tour is for guests that want to start their battlefield tour of Ypres from towns and cities further afield, for example Bruges & Zeebruges , Ghent, Kortijk, in Belgium & Dunkirk, Lille, Arras in France A unique 1 to 1 private tour, With all the stops added together we cover 53 miles / 90 KM's of battlefield sites and memorials This tour covers the Ypres Salient from Messines to Passchendaele spanning 1914 to 1918, we follow the Australian/Canadian/New Zealand/ South African/ British soldiers as they attacked towards Passchendaele in 1917, if you have ancestors that fell in the battle I will tailor the tour where possible to include them Minimum x2 guests Max x5 ( This is a bespoke tour )

Why Visit Ypres?

Ypres, Belgium offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Ypres provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Ypres

You can reach Ypres, Belgium by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Ypres easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

here we will here the story of the... 2 hours

here we will here the story of the Battle of Messines & visit mine craters, visit the scene of the Christmas Truce, the crypt where Adolf Hitler was treated for his wounds

Here we will visit Pat Bugden VC the... 15 minutes

Here we will visit Pat Bugden VC the 20 year old recipient of the Victoria Cross also you'll be standing on the iconic Menin Road directly alongside where the Australian gun pits were for the assault on Passchendaele

This site is where the Australian HQ was...

This site is where the Australian HQ was in September 1917, you'll also learn about earlier actions on the very same ground in Nov 1914

Here will walk through the woods and visit... 30 minutes

Here will walk through the woods and visit concrete bunkers that were here when the Australian soldiers captured during the battle, we will visit the cemetery and the Australian 5th Division monument

Here you will here the story of Captain... 45 minutes

Here you will here the story of Captain Woodward and the 1st Australian Tunnelling Coy place a massive mine here that was blown at 3.10am on the 7th June 1917, we will see that crater

Driving through following the line of the Australian advance

Driving through following the line of the Australian advance

Here we will visit the worlds largest Commonwealth... 45 minutes

Here we will visit the worlds largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery 12,000 soldiers are buried here, only 3,000 have names, two Australian VC recipients are buried here

Here we will see the hospital site where... 30 minutes

Here we will see the hospital site where Lt Col John McCrae composed the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields'

Here you'll hear the story of the Menin... 20 minutes

Here you'll hear the story of the Menin Gate, how it came about and some of the stories behind the 55,000 names listed a missing here

Driving through Zonnebeke in the line of the Australian advance

Driving through Zonnebeke in the line of the Australian advance

Unique original First World War trenches 40 minutes

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