World War I Battlefields Tour - Flanders and the Somme
Follow in the footsteps of Irish soldiers on this remarkable 4 day tour and discover the WWI battlefields of Flanders and the Somme where over 200,000 Irishmen fought. Guided by a professional historian, the tour visits key sites and also focuses on the Irish soldiers involvement with visits to Willie Redmond’s Grave, the 16th Division Memorial, Guillemont, Ulster Tower and the Island of Ireland Peace Park. Situated in Messines the Peace Park commemorates the Battle of Messines where the 16th Irish Division and the 36th Ulster Division fought side by side against a common enemy. A truly historic era in the world’s history, now you have the opportunity to see what happened for yourself.
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19 - 22 May 2012
16 - 19 June 2012
08 - 11 September 2012
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Island of Island Peace Park 16th Division Memorial
Ulster Tower
In Flanders Field Museum
Last Post Ceremony
Menin Gate
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About Your Guide:
Les has been offering informative and in depth guided battlefield tours to WW1 battle sites for a number of years and any tour with him is always a moving experience. His passionate stories of unwavering courage, bravery and honour are a fitting tribute to the many soldiers who still lie in foreign fields. Of particular interest to Les are the roles of the 16th Irish Division and the 36th Ulster Division during in WW1.
Your Tour Price Includes:
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Return flights from Dublin to Brussels with Aer Lingus including airport and flight taxes and charges totalling €93.00.
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Tour manager and professional historian guide for duration of the tour.
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Executive coach transfers throughout tour.
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3 nights accommodation in the Novotel Ieper Centrum Hotel located in the heart of Ypres. Includes bed and breakfast. Based on twin share (www.accorhotels.com).
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Full day visits to the Flanders Battlefields including Essex Farm, Langemarck Cemetery, Passchendale Memorial, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hooge Crater, Hill 60, Hill 62, 16th Division Memorial at Wytschaete, Island of Ireland Peace Park and Willie Redmond's Grave
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Full day visit to the Somme Battlefields including Pozieres, Dartmore Cemetery, Guillemont, Lochnager Crater, Beaumont Hamel (Newfoundland Memorial), Ulster Tower and Thiepval Memorial including all entrance fees.
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Visit to the interactive In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres including entrance fee.
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Attendance at the emotive Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial.
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Free time for sightseeing and shopping of your own choice.
Day 1
Fly from Dublin to Brussels. Meet your Tour Manager on arrival and transfer by executive coach to Ypres where you will visit the award winning In Flanders Field Museum. This evening hear the Last Post performed at the Menin Gate Memorial.
Day 2
Today visit the battlefield sites of Ypres including Essex Farm Cemetery, Francis Ledwidge's Grave, the German Cemetery Langemarck, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Hill 62, Hill 60, the 16th Irish Division Memorial at Wytschaete, Spanboeikmolen Crater, the 36th Ulster Division, Hyde Park Corner, the Island of Ireland Peach Park and Willie Redmond's Grave.
Day 3
Visit the battlefield sites of the Somme including Pozieres Memorial, Dartmoore Cemetery, the Devonshire Cemetery, the 16th Irish Division Memorial at Guillemont, Beaumont Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, the 36th Ulster Divisions Ulster Tower and Thiepval Memorial.
Day 4
Today take a trip to the beautiful medieval canal city of Brugges, before returning by executive coach to Brussels Airport for your return flight to Dublin.

Booking Information:
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Return flights from Dublin to Brussels including all airport and flight taxes and charges of €93.
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Price is inclusive of 1 standard piece of hand luggage. Checked in luggage: €30 per 1 standard piece
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Price based on twin share. If you are travelling alone and are willing to share a twin room with another group member of the same sex, we will do our best to accommodate this request although it cannot be guaranteed.
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Single supplement: €110.00 per person per tour.
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Optional insurance: €18.00 (conditions apply).
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A non-refundable / non transferable deposit of €250.00 per person is required at time of booking (by laser, cheque or credit card)
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Balance is due 8 weeks prior to departure.
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A minimum number of 16 persons must book on this tour for it to proceed.
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Prices, flight times & listed itinerary are subject to change.