From Brussels - Private WWI Flanders Fields Battlefield Tour
West Flanders, Brussels
Explore the Passchendaele battlefield, preserved trenches, and Hooge Crater Museum with an expert guide. Attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, honoring missing soldiers.
Highlights
- Attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate
- Visit Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Passchendaele battlefield
- Explore Hill 60, preserved trenches, bunkers, and a German cemetery
- See Hooge Crater Museum and Essex Farm Cemetery
- Tour Ypres and British Forces memorials, including ANZAC and Canadian sites
Description
Join us on a captivating journey through the historic Flanders Fields, a major battleground in World War I. Discover the stories and sacrifices of brave soldiers from the Commonwealth nations as you visit notable sites such as the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, the monument of the 'Brooding Soldier,' and Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world. Expert guides will share their extensive knowledge, helping you understand the events that led to the war and its devastating consequences.
Immerse yourself in history as you explore the Passchendaele battlefield and the Essex Farm Cemetery, where the famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' was written. The experience reaches its poignant climax at the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, a heartfelt tribute to the missing soldiers. Embark on this emotional journey and honor the memory of those who fought for our freedom.
Includes
- Guided tour by an expert guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned (German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, 'Brooding Soldier' Monument, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Battlefield, Essex Farm Cemetery, Menin Gate)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund