From only
£299
5 Days / 4 Nights
About Us
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Battlefields of World War One
“Travel to many emotive locations on the Western Front battles of the Great War.”
Our expert guide will journey with you to many of the crucial locations of the battlefields of the First World War. You
will be taken to Tyne Cot cemetery to witness the world’s largest British war cemetery, to original British trenches at Hill 62 known to the
British army as Sanctuary Wood and to the Spanbroekmolen Mine Crater, which is one of the craters blown at the beginning of the Battle of Messines.
On day three we visit Vimy Ridge and the Somme Valley and you will visit Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel, Thiepval and Albert. On day four we
visit Ypres. You will have free time here; why not visit the ‘In Flanders Field’ museum at the Cloth Hall. The poignant ‘Last Post’ ceremony
which takes place at the Menin Gate will complete your visit. Finally, we offer an optional visit to beautiful Bruges, with its stunning bridges,
canals and preserved medieval buildings.
Your Hotel
You will stay for four nights at a comfortable hotel, such as, or similar to, the Westminster Group of hotels. All hotels used
have well furnished en-suite bedrooms. Continental breakfast and dinner will be included throughout your stay.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Belgium. Journey to your hotel in Belgium.
Day 2 Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele & Hill 62. - Included full day excursion.
Day 3 Vimy Ridge & the Somme Valley Included full day excursion.
Day 4 Ostend/Ypres & ‘Last Post’ Ceremony at Menin Gate. Morning at leisure in Ostend. Lunch instead of dinner
at hotel. Included afternoon/evening excursion.
Day 5 Ostend/Bruges. Morning at leisure in Ostend. Optional morning excursion to Bruges. Early afternoon we
commence our journey home.
What's Included
- Included visits to Passchendaele, Hill 62, Tyne Cot cemetery, Vimy Ridge & The Somme Valley, Ypres and The Menin Gate ceremony
- Four nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Return executive coach travel
- Return channel crossing by Ferry/Eurotunnel®
- Free local pick-up points
- Now includes a FREE bar on two nights of your stay*
Single rooms only £69. Child discount (under 12's) save £25. Travel insurance and deposits click here. Admission fees not included. *Free local brand beer and wine on each evening from 8.30pm until midnight.
Your holiday starts close to home. Our ‘Executive Class’ coaches offer you a 'hassle free' way to journey to your destination. Once onboard you can sit back and relax while your experienced coach crew ensure you have a comfortable journey.
Group travel... You'll be better off booking your Group Holiday with Gold Crest! Why? - We have more than 16 years experience providing holidays for groups and we work regularly with schools, churches, clubs and societies.
Just give us a call on:
01943 433 457
01943 433 457