World War I Battlefields Tour Itinerary
2010 sees the 91st Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and we are offering you the opportunity to explore the WWI battlefields of Flanders and the Somme where over 200,000 Irishmen fought. Guided by a professional historian, the tour follows the main battle sites, cemeteries and memorials of the Flanders and the Somme.
We will also focus 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 which 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.
Tour Dates |
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9th - 12th May 2010
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13th - 16th June 2010
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12th -15th Sept 2010
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26th - 29th Sept 2010
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10th - 13th Oct 2010
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4 Days
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4 Days
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4 Days
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4 Days
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4 Days
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€647
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€647
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€647
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€647
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€647
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Ypres, Brussels, Somme, Ulster Tower, Flanders Field Museum, Menin Gate Last Post Ceremony |
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Your Tour Price Includes:
- Return flights from Dublin to Brussels with Aer Lingus.
- Airport and flight taxes and charges totalling €96.35.
- Tour manager and professional historian guide for duration of the tour.
- Executive coach transfers throughout tour.
- 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/accorhotels).
- Full day visits to the Flanders and Somme 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, Willie Redmond's Grave, Hyde Park Corner Memorial, Pozieres, Dartmore Cemetery, Guillemont, Lochnager Crater, Beaumont Hamel (Newfoundland Memorial), Ulster Tower and Thiepval Memorial including all entrance fees.
- Visit to Flanders Field Museum in Ypres including entrance fee.
- Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate Memorial.
- Day visit to the beautiful canal town of Brugges.
- 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 peformed 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
Explore the beautiful medieval canal city of Brugges before returning by executive coach to Brussels Airport for your return flight to Dublin.
Booking Information:
- Inclusive of all taxes and service charges as indicated.
- Price is inclusive of baggage check-in fee 1 standard piece of luggage per person.
- Single supplement: €110.00 per person per tour.
- Optional insurance: €18.00 (conditions apply).
- A non-refundable / non transferable deposit of €250.00 per person is required at time of booking (by laser, cheque or credit card)
- Balance is due 6 weeks prior to departure.
- A minimum number of 25 persons must book on this tour for it to proceed.
If you would like to book on this tour or require further information please contact us on
(01) 843 4734 or click here to access our booking enquiry form.
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+353 (0)1 843 4734 
info@gti-ireland.com
