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Battlefields

Battlefields

Spend 3 nights in the historic town of Ypres, perfectly located for exploring the key sites of the First World War. This short break includes visits to the In Flanders Fields Museum, the Wellington Quarry, and guided tours of both the “14–18” route and the Somme battlefields.

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Included:

  • 3 nights half board

  • All ferry crossings

  • Entrance to In Flanders Field Museum

  • Entrance to Wellington Quarry

  • 4 Hour Guided Tour of the “14-18” route

  • Full Day Guided Tour of Somme Battlefields

Day 1 - Tuesday:

After completing our pick ups we head to Dover for a short sea ferry crossing to Dunkerque. On arrival we continue to our hotel in Ypres. Dinner in the hotel this evening.

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Day 2 - Wednesday:

Today, explore the powerful legacy of World War I with a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. Through personal stories, artifacts and interactive exhibits, the museum offers a moving insight into the human experience of the Great War. Your day also includes a 4-hour guided tour along the historic “14–18” route, led by an expert local Ypres-based guide. Visit key battlefields, memorials and landmarks of the Western Front, gaining a deeper understanding of the events and sacrifices that shaped this region. We return back to the hotel in time for dinner.

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Day 3 - Thursday:

After breakfast we’ll embark on a full-day guided tour of key World War I battlefields, led by a knowledgeable local guide. The day includes a visit to the remarkable Wellington Quarry, an underground network where Allied soldiers prepared for one of the war’s major offensives. Walk through the original tunnels and learn about the planning, hardship and bravery that defined life beneath the front lines. The tour also features visits to significant sites and memorials across the region, offering a deeper understanding of the events and personal stories that shaped the course of the Great War.

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Day 4 - Friday:

Sadly, it’s time to check out and head home. We’ll cross back to Dover by ferry from Dunkerque.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Albion Hotel, Ypres

The Albion Hotel is a charming retreat nestled within a beautifully preserved historic building in the heart of Ypres (Leper). Located just 200 metres from the iconic Menin Gate and the Vauban fortifications, and only a short stroll from the Grand Place and the renowned In Flanders Fields Museum in the Cloth Hall, the Albion Hotel is perfectly situated.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Bridgewood Manor Hotel Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside)
Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop
Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court Chatham Pembroke Court Flats
Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Rainham Manor Farm Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside
On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop
Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop
near shell garage and vets
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