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Ypres "Flanders Fields" tour (Ieper) |
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Full day tour to Ypres, Passendaele and around (private transportation) |
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Walking around this pretty Belgian city, it is hard to imagine the incredible highs and lows it has endured. Extreme wealth in the Middle Ages and then, less than one hundred years ago, reduced to rubble during World War I. It is a fitting reminder of people's resilience and their ability to bounce back from adversity.
The Ypres Salient battlefields in Flanders, Belgium, are among the most visited on the entire Old Front Line.
Every evening at 8pm since 1928, the Last Post has been sounded under the imposing memorial arches of the Menin Gate. The Last Post is the traditional salute to the fallen and is played in honour of the memory of the soldiers of the then British Empire, who fought and died in Ypres.
NOTE: The Flanders Fields museum will be closed from 19 September 2011 - mid June 2012.
Instead we suggest you pay a visit to the Sanctuary Wood Museum
A rare chance to see the layout of an original British trench system complete with a tunnel through which you can walk with suitable waterproof footware |
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| Ypres city center, Flanders Fields Museum, Menin Gate, Tyne Cot Cemetery, etc. |
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| Meet up location: This tour usually is a shore tour starting from Zeebruges. However we would be happy to come and pick you up at any location of your choice (upon request). |
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| End location: Same as above |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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From the ship in Zeebruges (shore excursion) minimum time needed is 4 hours. However it should be extended to 6 hours if you wish to visit Flanders Fields Museum. From Brussels this is a full day tour and we even can drive to the Somme Valley.
(Allow a minimum of 1 hour to walk through the museum). |
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| I am the leader of a team of 8 licensed driver guides (picture); I might not be your guide for the requested tour. You will be allocated the guide with the education, language skills, knowledge, and expertise that best meet your expectations and requests. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| Private English speaking driver guide and private transportation. |
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If the number of passengers is greater than 4, there is an extra charge for a larger vehicle
Entrance fee to the >Flanders Fields Museum not included |
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| Tour #: 3067 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Cultural, City |
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| Transportation Method: Private car + walking |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): Dutch (conversational), English (fluent), French (fluent), Italian (fluent), Spanish (conversational) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 4 |
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