In Flanders Fields: Full-Day Ypres Battlefield Experience
ID: GYG1279597-1957428
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Pays: Belgique
Durée du projet:
07:30 horaires
Description
Discover the battlefields of Ypres, from trenches to Passchendaele, and go beneath the surface to uncover the hidden story of underground warfare.
Begin with a pickup in Ypres and head to the key sites of the Ypres battlefields. Explore the ground where soldiers lived, fought, and died. Stand in preserved trench systems and gain a clear understanding of daily life on the front line, from harsh conditions to the constant threat of attack.
As you move through the landscape, hear the story of the war unfold, covering the major battles, the first gas attacks, and the immense scale of the casualty system that operated behind the lines. Visit important cemeteries and memorials, where the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is brought to life through the personal stories of the men who are remembered here.
In the afternoon, visit the outstanding Passchendaele Museum, which provides powerful insight into the events which unfolded during those three long months of battle. From here, travel to Hill 60 and the nearby Caterpillar Crater, where you will hear how vast tunnelling operations led to the detonation of enormous mines during the Battle of Messines in 1917—an event that reshaped the landscape and marked one of the most dramatic moments of the war. Throughout the day, your guide will combine historical context with personal stories, ensuring a deeper and more human understanding of the events that took place here.
Faits saillants
- Feel the weight of history as you stand in preserved trench systems
- Visit the Passchendaele Museum to learn about the Battle of Passchendaele
- Explore the Ypres Salient, one of the most fought-over regions of WWI
- Visit important cemeteries and memorials to pay your respects
- Learn about the history of the war from your guide as you explore
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking on uneven ground, so wear comfortable shoes.
Weather can change, so bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Bring a camera to capture the historical sites.
INCLUS
- Pick-up and drop-off in Ypres
- Travel between sites in a comfortable vehicle
- Visit to Ypres battlefields
- Visit to cemeteries and memorials
- Visit to Passchendaele Museum
- Visit to Hill 60 and Caterpillar Crater
- Live tour guide
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
