From Gent: Private Ypres WWI battlefield tour
ID: GYG1452168-2216807
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the story of a fallen British soldier on a tour of Flanders Fields. Visit battlefields, read his letters and learn about the war from a personal perspective during a private tour around Ypres
Begin your journey with a pickup in Gent. Travel to the battlefields of Flanders Fields, following the story of a fallen British soldier.
Visit the places where he fought, laughed, and lived, and hear his story through his letters. Learn about the war, why it happened, and how the soldiers experienced it.
End your tour at the soldier’s grave, gaining a deeper understanding of the human side of the war.
The tour takes a full day, pickup and drop off location can be in and around Gent (dropoff location can be discussed). You can enjoy Lunch in the city center of Ypres and resume the tour whenever it suits you best.
This is a private personalized tour exlusively for you and your group, there will be no other tourists joining the group. You will be guided by one of our experienced battlefield guides in and around Ypres, We can change the course based on your interests and preferences. If you wish you can extend your time in Ypres after the tour with diner, you can explore the city at your own pace and return to Gentwhenever it suits you. (Lunch and diner are not included).
Highlights
- Follow the journey of a fallen British soldier around Flanders Fields
- Visit the places where he fought, laughed, and lived during the war
- Hear about his story and read some of his letters during the tour
- Learn about the war, why it happened, and how the soldiers experienced it
- End the tour by visiting Ypres and return to Gent whenever it suits you
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour takes a full day.
Food and drinks are not included
INCLUDED
- Pickup and dropoff in Gent
- Visit battlefields around Ypres
- Visit the cemetery's
- Storytelling of soldier's journey
- Visit city center of Ypres
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch and diner are not included.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.