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Private tour in Ypres Johan V
Follow and Feel what Canadians did in Flanders Fields in WorldWar1
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Hi, I'm Johan! You're on vacation so let me deal with everything to make sure you get an unforgettable experience. I will guide you with a wealth of knowledge about most of the big events in the last century that curved Belgium, created Europe and many international organizations. I like to create memorable experiences tailored to your interests. With years of experience, I specialize in crafting unforgettable experiences that showcase the rich history, vibrant culture, the old and new economies, and stunning landscapes of Belgium, the Westhoek (Flanders Fields) and the most iconic cities of Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Ypres and Ostend. I’m a certified and dedicated tour guide with a passion for sharing the wonders of Belgium, not only the chocolate, the beers, the French fries (they are Belgian btw) but also its nature, culture and a wealth of heritage. A storyteller par excellence, I bring together the past, present, and future through history, geopolitics, economics, and the arts. Passionate about architecture, nature, beauty, and food, I love sharing insights that go beyond the ordinary. I immensely enjoy spending time with people on their vacation showing them great places of cultural and historic wonder, or sometimes just places of outstanding beauty and intrigue. I like my tours to be fun and entertaining (if we’re gonna spend the day together, we might as well enjoy it), with a sizable helping of information along the way. Born, bred, educated and shaped in Belgium. My tours are unique and tailored to every traveller, I am always happy to accommodate the needs and interests of what people might want to explore as I believe we can learn so much from others in this world we live in. So let me show you the world I know as we embark on our journey. I always go the extra mile to offer a truly special experience —one that looks behind the curtain of the usual touristic path. If you are interested I am able to organise for you a full journey visiting the beautiful cities of Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, London, Copenhagen, Berlin, but also amazing regions of Northern Portugal, Emilia Romagna in Italy, Tuscany region in Italy. Being a foody and love cooking ... and tasting of course, I can not only recommend a very typical Belgian dish for lunch but also happy to recommend good restaurants for your evening. Looking forward to enjoy one or more days with you and your relatives/family.
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Flanders Fields in and around Ypres
Overview of your Ypres tour
More than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in the first world war between 1914 and 1918, then called The Great War. More than 66,000 of service members gave their lives and more than 172,000 were wounded. All the wartime efforts helped Canada gain respect on the international stage as an independent country. And we need to remember this. There are places where history still breathes, where the wind whispers stories of courage and sacrifice. Flanders Fields (Ypres Salient) is one of them. Travel through the serene landscapes around Ypres, once scarred by war and now blooming with peace. Visit the cemeteries and battlefields where soldiers from Canada rest and feel their legacy in every step. This private journey blends remembrance with discovery: comfort travel, heartfelt stories, and even a taste of Belgium’s culture. More than a tour, it’s an experience that touches the heart, a moment to honor, reflect, and let the silence of Flanders Fields speak to you.
Your Ypres tour itinerary
Pick-up at your hotel in Bruges, Ypres or cruise ship terminal in Zeebrugge. Road trip with private care (airco, water, umbrella, real Belgian chocolates) in the UNESCO protected landscape - Visit of the WW1 museum in Diksmuide - Visit of Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery - 2nd Battle of Ypres - Feel where (Canadian) doctor McCrae wrote his famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ in 1915 - Visit of Ypres as center of the Flanders Fields – Menin Gate - Visit of the Hill 60 and Hil 62 battlefield and cemetery - Battle of Passchendaele; Passchendaele Canadian Memorial Tyne Cot Memorial - The tour can be customized according to your personal wishes (we could take lunch in front of the monastery where the best beer in the world is brewed, we could enjoy some roads of the world famous Tour de Flanders cycling worldtour, …) - If you have the time, you could attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres at 8PM. (return to your hotel not before 9:30PM)
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
BMW X3 fully equipped, extremely comfortable car or similar. If you are part of a larger group, I can arrange for a bigger vehicle or even bus. Please let me know.
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Ypres, Flanders, Belgium
You are on holiday! I will make it extremely easy for you. I will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel in Ypres, Kortrijk or Bruges and drive you. You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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