Immerse yourself in the history of World War I on a private tour of the Flanders battlefields from Brussels. Explore impressive monuments, visit the Flanders’ Field Museum, and witness a poignant Last Post ceremony in Ypres.
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Saint Julien Memorial - With your guide, discover these sites including St Julien Memorial, a Canadian memorial sometimes referred to as the ‘Brooding Soldier,’ and Polygon Wood, the 5th Australian Division Memorial.
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Tank Memorial Ypres Salient - Poelkapelle - Relax on a scenic drive through Brussels to Ypres, where you’ll visit the famous battlefield of the Ypres Salient, an area that saw many of the biggest battles during World War 1. Thousands of soldiers from the Commonwealth countries, as well as Germany, France and Belgium, defended the land around the Ypres Salient from the German Army. This battlefield saw numerous deaths during the war, and is now the site of several cemeteries and memorials honoring those who lost their lives there.
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In Flanders Fields Museum - In a country where war was fought, it lingers, even if that war is already a century behind us. For each of the more than 600,000 dead who fell here, for each of the more than 425,000 graves and names on memorials and for the hundreds of traces and relics in the front region, for each of the millions affected (physically or psychologically wounded, refugees and displaced persons) there is a story of suffering, pain and ordeal somewhere in the world.
The City of Peace Ypres and the In Flanders Fields Museum conserve the link with the war past. Because it is important for those who want to speak about peace and war today.
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Essex Farm Cemetery - Next, discover the Essex Farm Cemetery and bunkers, an area used as a dressing station during WWI and often associated with John McCrae, a Canadian soldier who was stationed here. Learn how he wrote ‘In Flanders Fields,’ the famous poem that resulted in poppies becoming one of the world’s most recognized memorial symbols for fallen soldiers.
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Hill 60 - With your guide, walk up to Hill 60, a famous battlefield on raised land that saw heavy fighting during the war. Unlike other battlefields in the Belgium Flanders region, Hill 60 saw a lot of fighting underground in tunnels created by mines.
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Tyne Cot Cemetery - Visit the Tyne Cot Cemetery, where many soldiers who died in the Ypres Salient are buried. See the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing, the stone wall that surrounds the cemetery containing the names of missing soldiers from the UK and New Zealand.
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Ieper (Ypres) - On your tour, you’ll also have free time to explore the town of Ypres at your leisure and have lunch (own expense).
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Menin Gate Memorial - See the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, which has the names of thousands of missing Commonwealth soldiers inscribed on it, before enjoying a comfortable ride back to Brussels
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Flanders field museum entry
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Brussels
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- gratuity
Survey the notable landmarks that pay tribute to the brave warriors who fell in battle, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Belgian landscape throughout your journey. Partake in captivating discussions led by a knowledgeable guide while visiting gravesites of those who perished in the pioneering global conflict. Broaden your understanding of history at the Flanders’ Field Museum, and be emotionally moved by the solemn Last Post ceremony in Ypres.
Embark on a touching full-day journey to the battlefields of Flanders from Brussels, delving into the heart-rending history of World War I.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
