Full Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Ypres
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About This Tour in Ypres
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
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Minimum two adults per booking
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Leaving your hotel towards Vimy Ridge where you... 3 hours
Leaving your hotel towards Vimy Ridge where you will stand in the German and Canadian trenches, in the Grange Tunnel where Canadian troops stood hours before the battle. Have a look at the newly build visitor centre. You will see the Memorial where 11 285 Canadian soldiers are comemorated and have a view on the Douai Plain.
Stand at the Memorial where Canadians fought at the fall of 1916 15 minutes
Stand at the Memorial where Canadians fought at the fall of 1916.
See the crater, it is the result of... 30 minutes
See the crater, it is the result of an undergrounde explosion triggered on the morning of 1 July 1916.
See the largest CWGC's memorial bearing the names... 1 hour
See the largest CWGC's memorial bearing the names of 72 000 soldiers who have no known grave, and see the visitor centre.
You will stand near the Caribu and see... 1 hour 30 minutes
You will stand near the Caribu and see the preserved trenches where New Foundland troops wrer slaughtered on 1 July 1916. You will walk along Danger Tree, Y Ravine and the 51st Highland Division Memorial.Spend some time in the New Foundland Visitor Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
