Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comBelgian Battlefield Day Tour from Lille: Ypres Salient
based on Accompanied by ex-army personnel or Battlefield Guides with postgraduate qualifications, you will gain a fascinating insight into the Western Battlefields of Belgium on this small group tour from Lille at a reasonable price.
"The Salient" struck fear into the Great War Tommy for being the hottest spot on the 70 mile front held by Imperial and Empire troops. Over a quarter of a million men gave their lives to hold this last bit of Belgium from the Germans. Although history records three great battles fought at Ypres, it was in fact a constant battle against shell, bullet, bomb, gas, water and rats.
On your day touring the Salient you'll see, in the company of a first class guide, some of the most important sites that remain; the German cemetery in Langemark, the area of the first gas attack by Vancouver Corner, where flame throwers were introduced into modern warfare, John McRae's Essex Farm site, Hooge crater and museum, the Passendaele area and Tyne Cot cemetery.
You'll walk the moonscape of the Hill 60 battlefield and see literally dozens of memorials to British, Australian and Canadian regiments. You'll also spend time in Ypres itself with the opportunity to visit St George's Chapel, the Menen (Menin) Gate Memorial.
With a maximum group size of 16 and a university educated guide/driver, you are sure to have a memorable and personal experience.
Belgian Battlefield Day Tour: Ypres Salient
Seasonal
April 1 to November 30
Sunday
Tour departs from inside Lille Europe train station (in front of the Pain de Ligne coffee shop)
Departure Time:11:30am
Return details:Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 6:30pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Entrance fees
- English speaking local guide
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance to "In Flanders Field" museum
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise specified
- A current valid passport is required to participate on this tour
- Maximum group size is 16
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