World War I Battlefields Tour of Flanders from Bruges

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Stop At: In Flanders Fields Museum, Grote Markt 34, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium

The In Flanders' Fields Museum is a museum in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the study of the First World War. It occupies the second floor of the Cloth Hall on the market square in the city centre. The building was largely destroyed by artillery during the war, but was afterwards reconstructed.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Tyne Cot Cemetery, Tynecotstraat, Zonnebeke 8980 Belgium

Zonnebeke is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of Beselare, Gheluvelt, Passendale, Zandvoorde and Zonnebeke proper.

Pass By: Vladslo German War Cemetery, Houtlandstraat, Diksmuide 8600 Belgium

ladslo German war cemetery is about three kilometres north east of Vladslo, near Diksmuide, Belgium. Established during World War I, the cemetery holds 3,233 wartime burials.

Pass By: Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat 36-40, Ieper (Ypres) 8902 Belgium

Hill 60 is a World War I battlefield memorial site and park in the Zwarteleen area of Zillebeke south of Ypres, Belgium.

Stop At: Essex Farm Cemetery, east side of the N369 Ieper - Boezinge Rd, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium

This was the dressing station where Dr. John McCrae wrote the famous poem "in Flanders Fields".

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Passchendaele Prints & Battlefield Tours, Sint-Godelievestraat 8, Ieper (Ypres) 8900 Belgium

Near the town of Ieper in Belgium is Passchendaele and Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in the world. It is now the resting place of more than 11,900 servicemen of the British Empire from the First World War.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Last Post ceremony, Menin Gate, Ieper (Ypres) Belgium

A daily tribute to all commonwealth soldiers and officers that were missing after battle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - In Flanders Fields Museum
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Poppy (1 euro) at In Flanders' Field Museum
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
75% Adrenaline
15%