Private Tour to Flanders World War I Battlefields From Zeebruges

8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Visit the impressive monuments that commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers and admire the natural splendor of the Belgian countryside as you travel. Listen to fascinating commentary from an expert guide as you see graves that immortalize those killed in the world’s first major conflict, Enrich your historical knowledge at the Flanders’ Field Museum then feel your soul stir during a poignant Last Post ceremony in Ypres

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: YS BELGIUM LIMOUSINE

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brussels
Included: Flanders lied museum entry

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: gratuity

Itinerary

Saint Julien Memorial

40 min

With your guide, discover these sites including St Julien Memorial, a Canadian memorial sometimes referred to as the 'Brooding Soldier,' and Polygon Wood, the 5th Australian Division Memorial.
Tank Memorial Ypres Salient - Poelkapelle

one hour

Relax on a scenic drive through Brussels to Ypres, where you’ll visit the famous battlefield of the Ypres Salient, an area that saw many of the biggest battles during World War 1. Thousands of soldiers from the Commonwealth countries, as well as Germany, France and Belgium, defended the land around the Ypres Salient from the German Army. This battlefield saw numerous deaths during the war, and is now the site of several cemeteries and memorials honoring those who lost their lives there.
In Flanders Fields Museum

one hour Admission included

In a country where war was fought, it lingers, even if that war is already a century behind us. For each of the more than 600,000 dead who fell here, for each of the more than 425,000 graves and names on memorials and for the hundreds of traces and relics in the front region, for each of the millions affected (physically or psychologically wounded, refugees and displaced persons) there is a story of suffering, pain and ordeal somewhere in the world.

The City of Peace Ypres and the In Flanders Fields Museum conserve the link with the war past. Because it is important for those who want to speak about peace and war today.
Essex Farm Cemetery

30 min

Next, discover the Essex Farm Cemetery and bunkers, an area used as a dressing station during WWI and often associated with John McCrae, a Canadian soldier who was stationed here. Learn how he wrote ‘In Flanders Fields,’ the famous poem that resulted in poppies becoming one of the world's most recognized memorial symbols for fallen soldiers.
Hill 60

30 min

With your guide, walk up to Hill 60, a famous battlefield on raised land that saw heavy fighting during the war. Unlike other battlefields in the Belgium Flanders region, Hill 60 saw a lot of fighting underground in tunnels created by mines.
Tyne Cot Cemetery

30 min

Visit the Tyne Cot Cemetery, where many soldiers who died in the Ypres Salient are buried. See the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing, the stone wall that surrounds the cemetery containing the names of missing soldiers from the UK and New Zealand.
Ieper (Ypres)

one hour

On your tour, you’ll also have free time to explore the town of Ypres at your leisure and have lunch (own expense).
Menin Gate Memorial

50 min

See the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, which has the names of thousands of missing Commonwealth soldiers inscribed on it, before enjoying a comfortable ride back to the terminal cruise ship.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Zaelig Hotel
Hotel De Wielingen
Alfa Inn
Seaside Blankenberge
Hotel Sabot d'Or
Hotel Jose
Floreal Blankenberge
Dukes’ Apartments Grand Place – by Dukes’ Hotel Collection
Hotel Du Commerce
Concordia Hotel
Gatsby Hotel

and 195 more pickup points

from the terminal cruise in Zeebrugge

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
the remaining (2-3 Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.