Battlefields of World War One

Our expert guide will journey with you to many of the crucial locations of the battlefields of the First World War. You will be taken to Tyne Cot cemetery to witness the world's largest British war cemetery, to original British trenches at Hill 62 known to the British army as Sanctuary Wood and to the Spanbroekmolen Mine Crater, which is one of the craters blown at the beginning of the Battle of Messines. On day three we visit Vimy Ridge and the Somme Valley and you will visit Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel, Thiepval and Albert. On day four we visit Ypres. You will have free time here; why not visit the 'In Flanders Field' museum at the Cloth Hall. The poignant 'Last Post' ceremony takes place at the Menin Gate and will complete your visit. Finally, we offer an optional visit toBruges, with its stunning bridges, canals and preserved medieval buildings.

Day 1 - Belgium. Journey to your hotel in Ostend. Day 2 Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele & Hill 62. Included full day excursion.
Day 2 - Vimy Ridge & the Somme Valley. Included full day excursion.
Day 3 - Ostend/Ypres & 'Last Post' Ceremony at. Morning in Ostend. Lunch instead of dinner at hotel. Included afternoon/evening excursion.
Day 4 - Ostend/Bruges. Morning at leisure in Ostend. Optional morning excursion to Bruges. Early afternoon we commence our journey home

You will stay at a comfortable hotel, such as, or similar to, the Westminster Group of hotels. All hotels used have well furnished en-suite bedrooms. Continental breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay.