Armistice Day in Ypres
Armistice Day in Ypres
‘The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month...’
Our annual return to Ypres for Armistice Day. Although there are no special anniversaries this year, the moving Last Post Ceremonies take place both in the morning adn evening on 11th November at Ypres. Join us on this special pilgrimage of remembrance.
Your itinerary
9th Nov Local departure by coach then onwards to northern France or Belgium for a three-night stay.
10th Nov The Ypres Salient (included). Today we look at some of the key battle sites in what became known as the Ypres Salient - a place where a quarter of a million British and Commonwealth troops died in WWII. We start at the preserved trenches in Sanctuary Wood, and also visit the nearby Canadian memorial on Hill 62, before following events along the Menin road to the important village of Gheluvelt with its memorials to the South Wales Borderers and Worcesters. Lunchtime in Ypres. In the afgernoon we go to Tyne Cot Cemetery and the Passchendaele, and visit Langemarck where the main German cemetery for the Ypres area is found. We end the day in Ypres. B
11th Nov Ypres and the Armistice Day Ceremonies (included). We attend ceremonies in Ypres for 11th November, with a special commemoration at the Menin Gate at 11.00am and another in the evening at 8.00pm – including the veteran’s parade from the main square in the morning. You will have all day in Ypres to visit WW1 locations in the town, such as In Flanders Field Museum or St. Georges Memorial Church . However, the main focus of the day will be to attend the Last Post ceremonies in Ypres. B
12th Nov Journey to Calais and return home.B
Included Meals B=Breakfast
Your hotel
You will stay for three nights in a city-style hotel in northern France or Belgium. All hotels will have a bar and restaurant and
all bedrooms will have TV and telephone. Due to demand, we will use a number of 2-star and 3-star hotels in the area.
4 days from only £259
What’s Included?
• Specialist Battlefield Guide
• 2 Battlefield visits
• 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
• Travel by executive coach - upgrade to Silver Service available
Please Note: Entrance fees to museums & places of interest are at extra cost.
Upgrade to Silver Service for luxury coach travel and enjoy these added benefits.
As above plus...
• Deluxe, reclining seats
• Extra legroom
• Comfortable rear lounge
• Porterage at your hotel
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras • Optional excursions
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Executive Coach - Tour Ref: 4BAF
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| 9 Nov 2009 | 259 | ||
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| Single Room | 78 | ||
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Silver Service - Tour Ref: 4BAFV
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| 9 Nov 2009 | 289 | ||
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| Single Room | 78 | ||
