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From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private
Ypres, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$529.01
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Ypres Battlefield Tour offers a comprehensive journey through significant WW1 sites in Belgium and France. This private, bespoke experience spans 53 miles of history, covering key locations from 1914 to 1918.
- 🚍 Pickup included from towns like Bruges, Ghent, and Dunkirk.
- 🗣️ Enjoy a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide for an immersive experience.
- ⏳ Spend 9 hours exploring the poignant landscapes of the Ypres Salient.
- ⚔️ Visit Messines Ridge, including mine craters and the scene of the Christmas Truce.
- 🪦 Explore Hooge Crater Cemetery, standing on iconic Menin Road and learning about the Victoria Cross recipient Pat Bugden.
- 🌲 Walk through the woods at the Battle of Polygon Wood, visiting historic bunkers and the Australian 5th Division monument.
- 💣 At Hill 60, hear the story of Captain Woodward and the massive mine explosion on June 7, 1917.
- 🕊️ Pay respects at Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery with 12,000 soldiers buried.
- 📜 Visit the John McCrae Site, where the famous poem 'In Flanders Fields' was penned.
- 🏛️ Discover the Menin Gate Memorial and learn about the 55,000 names listed as missing.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring comfort for all guests including those with prams or strollers.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, Tinggly offers a sustainable way to gift this remarkable journey, with instant e-delivery, no expiration on vouchers, and the freedom to choose from experiences worldwide.
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From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Bottled water
- Lunch
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Messines Ridgehere 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
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Hooge Crater CemeteryHere 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 in September 1917, you'll also learn about earlier actions on the very same ground in Nov 1914 (pass by)
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Battle of Polygon WoodHere 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
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Hill 60Here 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 (pass by)
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Tyne Cot CemeteryHere 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
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John McCrae SiteHere we will see the hospital site where Lt Col John McCrae composed the iconic poem 'In Flanders Fields'
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Menin Gate MemorialHere 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 (pass by)
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Sanctuary Wood MuseumUnique original First World War trenches
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From LIlle or Bruges, Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres 1 day WW1 private
Ypres, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$529.01
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!