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Ypres: An exploration of the deadly salient battlefields
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Ypres: An exploration of the deadly salient battlefields

By Kimberley Wright
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$125 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Delve into the casualty system and stand at the John McCrae memorial.
  • Experience trench warfare first-hand at Yorkshire Trench and Dug-out
  • Marvel at the impressive Tyne Cot Cemetery. Largest CWGC in the world.
  • Drive across the Passendale Battlefields and see the landscape.
  • Langemark German Cemetery: learn German perspective, and the Great War's impact

Activity location

    • Ypres
    • Ypres, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ypres
    • Ypres, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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Ypres: An exploration of the deadly salient battlefields
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$125.14 x 2 AdultsAU$250.28

Total
Price is AU$250.28
Until Sun, 22 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedThe price includes pick up and drop off at agreed location. You will be driven from site to site in a minivan.

What you can expect

Join us on an all-encompassing journey as we explore significant locations that bring history to life. Our adventure begins with an insightful exploration of the events leading up to the Great War. As we traverse through various destinations, you'll gain a wealth of knowledge about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the casualty system, and the post-war years. Brace yourself for an immersive experience that unravels the captivating events and stories tied to each location we visit. Through this extraordinary expedition, you'll develop a profound understanding of the historical context and the enduring impact of these momentous events.

Our itinerary includes the following notable sites:

  1. Essex Farm Cemetery
  2. Yorkshire Trench and Dug-out
  3. Langemark German Military Cemetery
  4. The Brooding Soldier at Vancouver Corner
  5. Traversing the Passendale battlefields
  6. Tyne Cot Cemetery

Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey that will transport you through time, allowing you to connect with the past and gain a deeper appreciation for the significance of these extraordinary places.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ypres
    • Ypres, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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    • Ypres
    • Ypres, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium