Flanders

Duration : 8 hours + 40.00 per each added hour
Tour Price : 575,00 Euros
Type of Tour : Excursion in Ypres

Flanders' Fields W.W. 1 Battlefields and Memorials Ypres and surroundings 8 hours 400.00 euros

The Menin Gate - British Memorial of the First World War
St. George's Memorial Church
Flandes's Field Museum
Tyne Cot Military Cemetery
The Memorial WW I Museum Passchendaele
Mount Kemmel and Bayernwald Trenches
The American W.W.I. Cemetery
Diksmuide

The city of Ypres in western Flanders was a pivotal location for Allied Forces during World War I, and was the focus of several major battles. The memorials and cemeteries of the fallen in Ypres and its surrounding villages draw thousands of visitors every year to pay their respects and tour the area. Guests to Ypres also enjoy spending time in the beautiful, historical city center and take walking tours through the picturesque avenues which are closed to automobile traffic.

Splendid architecture in Gothic detail with towering majestic spires make fascinating attractions for you to appreciate during your private guided tour of Ypres. Right in the town center is the beautiful Cloth Hall, where you'll be intrigued by the In Flanders Field Museum, and entranced by the crowded marketplace. The Belfry tower of the Cloth Hall is integral to one of Ypres oldest traditional festivals, the Kattenstoet. The Festival of Cats is held in May and commemorates an ancient tradition from the middle ages where a cat is thrown from the belfry tower. The modern day festival features stuffed toy cats and parade festivities.

A driving tour of the war memorials and cemeteries surrounding Ypres is an awe inspiring experience. You will want to visit the Memorial Museum Passchendaele, the Tyne Cot Commonwealth Cemetery, and the Vladso German Cemetary.

The delightful countryside surrounding the city of Ypres offers many picturesque routes for walking and bicycling, and welcomes visitors to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors also enjoy the marketplace, and all the lovely shops and cafes selling Belgian chocolates and beers. During the summer Tuesday nights are music nights in the marketplace of Ypres, providing enjoyable evenings in the casual seating areas outside the pleasant pubs.