WW1 Wartime Memories

5 Days - 4 Nights        

The Somme, Ypres, Vimy Ridge & Passchendale
Just Look What’s Included!
4 Nights hotel with half board
Free excursions worth £75
Experienced tour manager
Your Holiday Programme:

Monday
After leaving your chosen departure point around early morning, you'll take a lunchtime channel crossing to France and check into your Belgian hotel in Ostend late afternoon. You'll then have time to settle into your room before dinner.

Tuesday - Passchendaele & Tyne Cot
Today you'll experience the chilling realities of the WW1 battle for the Western Front, as you visit Passchendaele & Tyne Cot Military Cemetery, the preserved trenches of Hill 62 at Sanctuary Wood and the Spanbroekmolen Mine Crater.

Wednesday - Vimy Ridge & Somme Valley
After an early breakfast this morning, your excursion takes you through Southern Flanders into France to see the craters and trenches of the Hindenburg Line at Vimy Ridge, before continuing to Bapaume and the fierce battle area of the Somme. Here you'll visit Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel, Thiepval and the Allies H.Q. town of Albert. 

Thursday - Ypres & Menin Gate
This morning is at leisure in Ostend before enjoying a substantial lunch, which replaces dinner. Early afternoon, you'll leave for Ypres with an opportunity to visit the impressive 'In Flanders Fields' museum at the cloth hall, followed by free time for personal sightseeing before attending the emotive 'Last Post' ceremony at the Menin Gate and returning to Ostend later in the evening. 

Friday
You can either spend this morning at leisure in Ostend, or join our optional excursion to historic Bruges. This beautiful Flemish City has more miles of canalways than Venice and is famous for its preserved mediaeval buildings, fine traditional lace making and delicious Belgian chocolates. During the afternoon you'll leave Belgium for your channel crossing to England, arriving within your home area the same evening.

Your Holiday Hotels
Situated in the very heart of Ostend, your carefully chosen accommodation belongs to either the Westminster or Admiral group of hotels.

They are all of a very good standard and offer well furnished rooms with the luxury of private shower & toilet facilities en-suite. They have well-stocked bars, comfortable lounges, T.V. rooms and spotlessly clean dining restaurants where breakfast and dinner are served throughout your stay.